OBITUARY CARL REUTER.

The community was greatly shocked Monday evening when word came of the passing of Carl Reuter.

Mr. Reuter was born May 5th, 1878 in Javer, Germany. He was the third son of Gerd and Gesina Reuter. At the age of fourteen years he came alone to America to live with his uncle at Monticello, Iowa.

In 1897 he was united in marriage to Margaret Siebels of Monticello. To this union three daughters were born. Mrs. Reuter passed away August 11th, 1906.

In 1909 he was married again to Lena Decker of Monticello, Iowa. To this union three sons were born.

In December 1913 he moved to Lyle, Minn., residing there seven years, Mrs. Reuter having passed away on, May 23rd 1914.

In 1920 he moved to a farm seven miles south west of Austin, where he resided until shortly before his death.

He leaves to mourn his sudden demise his six children, Mrs. Clifford Liedall of Lyle, Mrs. Ben Englehart of Amber, Iowa, Mrs. Lewie Helgens of Monticello, Rex of Amber, Iowa, Raymond of Rose Creek and Leo of Austin. Also seven grandchildren, a brother John of Monticello and two sisters Mrs. Gerhart Prull and Mrs. Eberhart Prull of Langworthy, Iowa, and two brothers and a sister living in Germany.

The funeral services were held at the Lyle Lutheran church Thursday May 14th, at 2 P. M., Rev. O. M. Langehough officiating.

We wish to express sincere thanks to all who spoke words of comfort and sympathized with us after the sudden death of our father. Especially do we wish to thank the Dahl quartette, the Lyle Masons, Rev. Langehough and those who sent floral tributes, or in other ways made our loss and sorrow easier to bear.

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Leidall
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Englehart
Mr. and Mrs. Louie Helgens
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Reuter
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Reuter
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Reuter