Obituary: Winnebago County, Wisconsin: Hans KITTLESON

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Winneconne Local, Aug. 15, 1912 p.1

Drowns in Rat River

Hans Kittleson, a well known farmer of the town of Winchester, met death by
drowning, Tuesday afternoon, in the Rat river, a small stream which
meanders through several townships in the northern part of the county.
While in swimming, it is though he was suddenly seized with a cramp and
sunk before help came.  The remains were recovered soon after and the
funeral was held Wednesday morning from the Winchester church.  The
deceased was forty-five years of age and is survived by four sisters.
After his day's work, Kittleson went to the river to enjoy a swim, as he
had often done before.  A companion accompanied him, but he sat on the
bank.  He observed Kittleson to suddenly throw up his hands and sink.  He
was not again seen until the dead body was pulled from the river.  No
inquest was held.