Joachim Mundt Died May 9, 1925, at Home of Son After Short Illness

Friends in this vicinity were shocked to learn on Saturdays, that Joachim Mundt, had passed away at 5:30 that morning at the home of his son, James Mundt, in Washington twp.
Mr. Mundt had been in failing health all winter due to his advanced age but he was not thought to be seriously ill until a short time before his death, when he contracted the flu and his end came very unexpectedly.

The deceased had the honor of being the first white settler in Washington twp. and his son, James, with whom he made his home, was the first white child to be born there. During his many years of residence here, Mr. Mundt made many friends in this vicinity. He was a quiet, industrious man with a kind word for everybody and was loved and respected by all, who will sorely miss him now that he is gone.

Joachim Mundt was born in Germany May 12, 1845 and at the time of his death, May 9th, had reached the ripe old age of 79 years, 11 months and 27 days, lacking just 3 days of reaching his 80th birthday, which would have occurred on Tuesday of this week.

When a young man he came to this country in 1868 and settled first in Scott county, Iowa. Here in 1871 he was united in marriage with Miss Catherina Arp.
In the same year they moved to Washington twp., Carroll county, Iowa, where he has since made his home on a farm and prospered well. His wife preceded him to Eternity last year and since that time his decline in health had been rapid.

He leaves to mourn his death one son, James, his daughter-in-law, Mrs. James Mundt, one brother, Henry Mundt of Manning and one grandchild, Bernice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Mundt.

The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home of his son, Mr. and Mrs. James Mundt and interment was made in the Hayes Twp. Cemetery. Rev. H. W. Shirnecker, pastor of the Evangelical church of West Side, IA., conducted the last rites.

The Journal joins with the many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives in their dark hour of sorrow and loss.