Sleet Cause of Fatal Accident
Leo Wermerskirchen, Jordan Businessman, 45 Years Old, Dead as Result of Highway Accident.
A pall of sorrow enshrouds Jordan this week. It is because of the sad, sudden and tragic passing on of one of the popular businessmen of the town - Leo Wermerskirchen. Death met him suddenly on the highway of life, Monday evening about six o'clock. At that time he was driving a truck home to Jordan from the Green farm just north of Merriam, which he had managed for several years for the South St. Paul owners. On the truck were lumber and equipment he was returning to Maerz Bros. from whom it had been borrowed. Jacob Weckman of Jordan was with Mr. Wermerskirchen.
On paved T.H. No. 5, at a point about four miles northeast of Jordan they stopped the truck. It was sleeting at the time. Motorists found it necessary to frequently scrape off the ice formed on windshields. In order to do this, Mr. Wermerskirchen, who was driving, stopped the truck and stepped outside the cab on the left side, to clean the windshield.
Light Car Hits Truck From Rear
While engaged at cleaning the truck windshield, the truck was hit from the rear and left by a light sedan driven by Tony Colling, also of Jordan, whose brother John was riding with him. They were also Jordan bound, returning from their day's work on the railroad at Merriam.
"I was driving about 30 miles an hour," said Mr. Colling. "I never saw the truck until John shouted 'Look out.' Then I was right on it. I tried to turn aside to the left, but the paving was icy and my car struck the truck slantingly." Mr. Colling was almost prostrated with grief over the sad accident.
Mr. Wermerskirchen appears to have received the full force of the impact, being crushed between the moving sedan and the standing, heavily laden truck. The truck was forced over the highway shoulder by the impact. The sedan was very badly wrecked.
Died of Internal Injuries
Mr. Wermerskirchen was terribly bruised about the back. Mr. Weckman, who was helping him clean the windshield, but standing on the other side of the truck, was hurled into the highway ditch by the jolt. He suffered injury to one leg and has been unable to walk since, is in care of a physician; but his hurts are not considered serious. Neither of the Colling brothers were greatly injured.
A good samaritan motorist whose name was never learned in the excitement, a father having his two little boys with him, came along just after the accident, picked up the injured men and kindly brought them to their homes in Jordan in his large sedan. It was a sad homecoming for the devoted Wermerskirchen family, which is very closely knit by ties of live and kindness to one another. Dr. Phillips came at one, found Mr. Wermerskirchen terribly bruised about the back. His internal injuries were so bad that he died at his home three hours later. He was conscious and clear-minded, bade his lived ones adieu and made preparation for undertaking the Great Adventure into the Land of Mystery. His funeral is being held in Jordan this (Thursday) morning, services at St. John's Catholic church at 9:30. St. Francis Benevolent Society, of which he is a member, provides the funeral escort. General sympathy goes out to the bereaved family and relationship.
Was Likeable Man
The deceased businessman was very accommodating, very likable. His friends were numbered by those who knew him and he had a wide acquaintanceship. He loved horses and was a good judge of horseflesh. All progress interested him. He was friendly with young or old, patient, courteous, always of good humor. He was a kind and loving husband and father, a dutiful son and brother. His loss in the prime of life in indeed a grievous one.
Leo Wermerskirchen was born on the Casimir Wermershirchen homestead in Belle Plaine township, Feb. 11, 1884, grew to manhood in Jordan community. On Jan. 23, 1906, he was married to Miss Cecelia Krautkremer, also of Jordan community. With the exception of about two years, in Mankato and eight in Hopkins, Jordan community has been the couple's home. The family came to Jordan to permanently reside, twelve years ago. With the widow, are two children, a daughter, Miss Dorothy and a son J.F. Wermerskirchen, who are associated together in the clothing merchandising business in Jordan. Mr. Wermerskirchen was the Jordan iceman and was making preparations when he was so suddenly called away to harvest the present season's ice crop. He was also local agent for a St. Paul carbonated beverage company in distributing their products over this territory. His business was prospering, life looked bright and rosy to him and his friends were numerous and loyal. Besides his own immediate family, he is survived and mourned by his father, Casimir Wermerskirchen of Jordan; by three brothers, Guido Wermerskirchen on the home farm in Belle Plaine township; Ernie Wermerskirchen of Merriam; Peter Wermerskirchen of Jordan. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Alex Beckius of St. Joe, this county and Mrs. Henry Schoenecker of New Prague.
Source: Jordan Independent, Jordan, MN - Dec. 19, 1929 - Microfilm copy at Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN
Leo Wermerskirchen, Jordan Businessman, 45 Years Old, Dead as Result of Highway Accident.
A pall of sorrow enshrouds Jordan this week. It is because of the sad, sudden and tragic passing on of one of the popular businessmen of the town - Leo Wermerskirchen. Death met him suddenly on the highway of life, Monday evening about six o'clock. At that time he was driving a truck home to Jordan from the Green farm just north of Merriam, which he had managed for several years for the South St. Paul owners. On the truck were lumber and equipment he was returning to Maerz Bros. from whom it had been borrowed. Jacob Weckman of Jordan was with Mr. Wermerskirchen.
On paved T.H. No. 5, at a point about four miles northeast of Jordan they stopped the truck. It was sleeting at the time. Motorists found it necessary to frequently scrape off the ice formed on windshields. In order to do this, Mr. Wermerskirchen, who was driving, stopped the truck and stepped outside the cab on the left side, to clean the windshield.
Light Car Hits Truck From Rear
While engaged at cleaning the truck windshield, the truck was hit from the rear and left by a light sedan driven by Tony Colling, also of Jordan, whose brother John was riding with him. They were also Jordan bound, returning from their day's work on the railroad at Merriam.
"I was driving about 30 miles an hour," said Mr. Colling. "I never saw the truck until John shouted 'Look out.' Then I was right on it. I tried to turn aside to the left, but the paving was icy and my car struck the truck slantingly." Mr. Colling was almost prostrated with grief over the sad accident.
Mr. Wermerskirchen appears to have received the full force of the impact, being crushed between the moving sedan and the standing, heavily laden truck. The truck was forced over the highway shoulder by the impact. The sedan was very badly wrecked.
Died of Internal Injuries
Mr. Wermerskirchen was terribly bruised about the back. Mr. Weckman, who was helping him clean the windshield, but standing on the other side of the truck, was hurled into the highway ditch by the jolt. He suffered injury to one leg and has been unable to walk since, is in care of a physician; but his hurts are not considered serious. Neither of the Colling brothers were greatly injured.
A good samaritan motorist whose name was never learned in the excitement, a father having his two little boys with him, came along just after the accident, picked up the injured men and kindly brought them to their homes in Jordan in his large sedan. It was a sad homecoming for the devoted Wermerskirchen family, which is very closely knit by ties of live and kindness to one another. Dr. Phillips came at one, found Mr. Wermerskirchen terribly bruised about the back. His internal injuries were so bad that he died at his home three hours later. He was conscious and clear-minded, bade his lived ones adieu and made preparation for undertaking the Great Adventure into the Land of Mystery. His funeral is being held in Jordan this (Thursday) morning, services at St. John's Catholic church at 9:30. St. Francis Benevolent Society, of which he is a member, provides the funeral escort. General sympathy goes out to the bereaved family and relationship.
Was Likeable Man
The deceased businessman was very accommodating, very likable. His friends were numbered by those who knew him and he had a wide acquaintanceship. He loved horses and was a good judge of horseflesh. All progress interested him. He was friendly with young or old, patient, courteous, always of good humor. He was a kind and loving husband and father, a dutiful son and brother. His loss in the prime of life in indeed a grievous one.
Leo Wermerskirchen was born on the Casimir Wermershirchen homestead in Belle Plaine township, Feb. 11, 1884, grew to manhood in Jordan community. On Jan. 23, 1906, he was married to Miss Cecelia Krautkremer, also of Jordan community. With the exception of about two years, in Mankato and eight in Hopkins, Jordan community has been the couple's home. The family came to Jordan to permanently reside, twelve years ago. With the widow, are two children, a daughter, Miss Dorothy and a son J.F. Wermerskirchen, who are associated together in the clothing merchandising business in Jordan. Mr. Wermerskirchen was the Jordan iceman and was making preparations when he was so suddenly called away to harvest the present season's ice crop. He was also local agent for a St. Paul carbonated beverage company in distributing their products over this territory. His business was prospering, life looked bright and rosy to him and his friends were numerous and loyal. Besides his own immediate family, he is survived and mourned by his father, Casimir Wermerskirchen of Jordan; by three brothers, Guido Wermerskirchen on the home farm in Belle Plaine township; Ernie Wermerskirchen of Merriam; Peter Wermerskirchen of Jordan. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Alex Beckius of St. Joe, this county and Mrs. Henry Schoenecker of New Prague.
Source: Jordan Independent, Jordan, MN - Dec. 19, 1929 - Microfilm copy at Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN
Sleet Cause of Fatal Accident
Leo Wermerskirchen, Jordan Businessman, 45 Years Old, Dead as Result of Highway Accident.
A pall of sorrow enshrouds Jordan this week. It is because of the sad, sudden and tragic passing on of one of the popular businessmen of the town - Leo Wermerskirchen. Death met him suddenly on the highway of life, Monday evening about six o'clock. At that time he was driving a truck home to Jordan from the Green farm just north of Merriam, which he had managed for several years for the South St. Paul owners. On the truck were lumber and equipment he was returning to Maerz Bros. from whom it had been borrowed. Jacob Weckman of Jordan was with Mr. Wermerskirchen.
On paved T.H. No. 5, at a point about four miles northeast of Jordan they stopped the truck. It was sleeting at the time. Motorists found it necessary to frequently scrape off the ice formed on windshields. In order to do this, Mr. Wermerskirchen, who was driving, stopped the truck and stepped outside the cab on the left side, to clean the windshield.
Light Car Hits Truck From Rear
While engaged at cleaning the truck windshield, the truck was hit from the rear and left by a light sedan driven by Tony Colling, also of Jordan, whose brother John was riding with him. They were also Jordan bound, returning from their day's work on the railroad at Merriam.
"I was driving about 30 miles an hour," said Mr. Colling. "I never saw the truck until John shouted 'Look out.' Then I was right on it. I tried to turn aside to the left, but the paving was icy and my car struck the truck slantingly." Mr. Colling was almost prostrated with grief over the sad accident.
Mr. Wermerskirchen appears to have received the full force of the impact, being crushed between the moving sedan and the standing, heavily laden truck. The truck was forced over the highway shoulder by the impact. The sedan was very badly wrecked.
Died of Internal Injuries
Mr. Wermerskirchen was terribly bruised about the back. Mr. Weckman, who was helping him clean the windshield, but standing on the other side of the truck, was hurled into the highway ditch by the jolt. He suffered injury to one leg and has been unable to walk since, is in care of a physician; but his hurts are not considered serious. Neither of the Colling brothers were greatly injured.
A good samaritan motorist whose name was never learned in the excitement, a father having his two little boys with him, came along just after the accident, picked up the injured men and kindly brought them to their homes in Jordan in his large sedan. It was a sad homecoming for the devoted Wermerskirchen family, which is very closely knit by ties of live and kindness to one another. Dr. Phillips came at one, found Mr. Wermerskirchen terribly bruised about the back. His internal injuries were so bad that he died at his home three hours later. He was conscious and clear-minded, bade his lived ones adieu and made preparation for undertaking the Great Adventure into the Land of Mystery. His funeral is being held in Jordan this (Thursday) morning, services at St. John's Catholic church at 9:30. St. Francis Benevolent Society, of which he is a member, provides the funeral escort. General sympathy goes out to the bereaved family and relationship.
Was Likeable Man
The deceased businessman was very accommodating, very likable. His friends were numbered by those who knew him and he had a wide acquaintanceship. He loved horses and was a good judge of horseflesh. All progress interested him. He was friendly with young or old, patient, courteous, always of good humor. He was a kind and loving husband and father, a dutiful son and brother. His loss in the prime of life in indeed a grievous one.
Leo Wermerskirchen was born on the Casimir Wermershirchen homestead in Belle Plaine township, Feb. 11, 1884, grew to manhood in Jordan community. On Jan. 23, 1906, he was married to Miss Cecelia Krautkremer, also of Jordan community. With the exception of about two years, in Mankato and eight in Hopkins, Jordan community has been the couple's home. The family came to Jordan to permanently reside, twelve years ago. With the widow, are two children, a daughter, Miss Dorothy and a son J.F. Wermerskirchen, who are associated together in the clothing merchandising business in Jordan. Mr. Wermerskirchen was the Jordan iceman and was making preparations when he was so suddenly called away to harvest the present season's ice crop. He was also local agent for a St. Paul carbonated beverage company in distributing their products over this territory. His business was prospering, life looked bright and rosy to him and his friends were numerous and loyal. Besides his own immediate family, he is survived and mourned by his father, Casimir Wermerskirchen of Jordan; by three brothers, Guido Wermerskirchen on the home farm in Belle Plaine township; Ernie Wermerskirchen of Merriam; Peter Wermerskirchen of Jordan. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Alex Beckius of St. Joe, this county and Mrs. Henry Schoenecker of New Prague.
Source: Jordan Independent, Jordan, MN - Dec. 19, 1929 - Microfilm copy at Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN
Leo Wermerskirchen, Jordan Businessman, 45 Years Old, Dead as Result of Highway Accident.
A pall of sorrow enshrouds Jordan this week. It is because of the sad, sudden and tragic passing on of one of the popular businessmen of the town - Leo Wermerskirchen. Death met him suddenly on the highway of life, Monday evening about six o'clock. At that time he was driving a truck home to Jordan from the Green farm just north of Merriam, which he had managed for several years for the South St. Paul owners. On the truck were lumber and equipment he was returning to Maerz Bros. from whom it had been borrowed. Jacob Weckman of Jordan was with Mr. Wermerskirchen.
On paved T.H. No. 5, at a point about four miles northeast of Jordan they stopped the truck. It was sleeting at the time. Motorists found it necessary to frequently scrape off the ice formed on windshields. In order to do this, Mr. Wermerskirchen, who was driving, stopped the truck and stepped outside the cab on the left side, to clean the windshield.
Light Car Hits Truck From Rear
While engaged at cleaning the truck windshield, the truck was hit from the rear and left by a light sedan driven by Tony Colling, also of Jordan, whose brother John was riding with him. They were also Jordan bound, returning from their day's work on the railroad at Merriam.
"I was driving about 30 miles an hour," said Mr. Colling. "I never saw the truck until John shouted 'Look out.' Then I was right on it. I tried to turn aside to the left, but the paving was icy and my car struck the truck slantingly." Mr. Colling was almost prostrated with grief over the sad accident.
Mr. Wermerskirchen appears to have received the full force of the impact, being crushed between the moving sedan and the standing, heavily laden truck. The truck was forced over the highway shoulder by the impact. The sedan was very badly wrecked.
Died of Internal Injuries
Mr. Wermerskirchen was terribly bruised about the back. Mr. Weckman, who was helping him clean the windshield, but standing on the other side of the truck, was hurled into the highway ditch by the jolt. He suffered injury to one leg and has been unable to walk since, is in care of a physician; but his hurts are not considered serious. Neither of the Colling brothers were greatly injured.
A good samaritan motorist whose name was never learned in the excitement, a father having his two little boys with him, came along just after the accident, picked up the injured men and kindly brought them to their homes in Jordan in his large sedan. It was a sad homecoming for the devoted Wermerskirchen family, which is very closely knit by ties of live and kindness to one another. Dr. Phillips came at one, found Mr. Wermerskirchen terribly bruised about the back. His internal injuries were so bad that he died at his home three hours later. He was conscious and clear-minded, bade his lived ones adieu and made preparation for undertaking the Great Adventure into the Land of Mystery. His funeral is being held in Jordan this (Thursday) morning, services at St. John's Catholic church at 9:30. St. Francis Benevolent Society, of which he is a member, provides the funeral escort. General sympathy goes out to the bereaved family and relationship.
Was Likeable Man
The deceased businessman was very accommodating, very likable. His friends were numbered by those who knew him and he had a wide acquaintanceship. He loved horses and was a good judge of horseflesh. All progress interested him. He was friendly with young or old, patient, courteous, always of good humor. He was a kind and loving husband and father, a dutiful son and brother. His loss in the prime of life in indeed a grievous one.
Leo Wermerskirchen was born on the Casimir Wermershirchen homestead in Belle Plaine township, Feb. 11, 1884, grew to manhood in Jordan community. On Jan. 23, 1906, he was married to Miss Cecelia Krautkremer, also of Jordan community. With the exception of about two years, in Mankato and eight in Hopkins, Jordan community has been the couple's home. The family came to Jordan to permanently reside, twelve years ago. With the widow, are two children, a daughter, Miss Dorothy and a son J.F. Wermerskirchen, who are associated together in the clothing merchandising business in Jordan. Mr. Wermerskirchen was the Jordan iceman and was making preparations when he was so suddenly called away to harvest the present season's ice crop. He was also local agent for a St. Paul carbonated beverage company in distributing their products over this territory. His business was prospering, life looked bright and rosy to him and his friends were numerous and loyal. Besides his own immediate family, he is survived and mourned by his father, Casimir Wermerskirchen of Jordan; by three brothers, Guido Wermerskirchen on the home farm in Belle Plaine township; Ernie Wermerskirchen of Merriam; Peter Wermerskirchen of Jordan. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Alex Beckius of St. Joe, this county and Mrs. Henry Schoenecker of New Prague.
Source: Jordan Independent, Jordan, MN - Dec. 19, 1929 - Microfilm copy at Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN
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