Rites For C.H. Rostermund At Manning Today
Former Member Imperial Army Dies Of Long Sickness
Funeral services for Carl Henry Rostermund, 66, who died Sunday morning, September 15, 1935, after an illness of several weeks, were held this afternoon in the Ohde Funeral home, Rev. E.J. Hough of the Presbyterian Church was in charge of the services.

Mr. Rostermund had been in failing health for nearly six months, but it was not until last week, that his condition became critical. He suffered from heart trouble and kidney disease, complications setting in within the last few weeks.

He was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, on January 11, 1869. He was the third child of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rostermund.

We was baptized in the Lutheran faith and later confirmed.

After his school days Mr. Rostermund learned the carpenter trade.

Served in Army from 1889 to 1891 he served in the Imperial Army, joining the 85th infantry. He was stationed at Neumunster during his army years.

In 1893 he left his native land and came to this country. He was then 24 years of age.

He came to Manning and later moved to a farm near Manilla. He remained there six years and in 1902 moved on a farm north of Manning.

He was united in marriage to Miss Marie Knaack in Manning on February 16, 1895. The couple moved to Manning in 1920 which had been their home up until the present time.

Survivors Mr. and Mrs. Rostermund had four daughters: Mrs. H. Lohmeier (Minnie), of Manning, Mrs. Ben Joens (Anna) of Manning, Mrs. Albert Umland (Emma) of Manilla and Mrs. John Steenhusen (Alma) of Irwin.

His wife, four daughters and 17 grandchildren, survive. He is also survived by a brother and sister, Peter and Emma, who still live in Germany.

In 1925, Mr. and Mrs. Rostermundt made a trip to Germany.