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William Jacob Henry Miller, Sr.
Stricken Dead While Fishing
William Miller Suffers Apoplexy and Falls Into Lake
Old and Esteemed Citizen of West Bend Taken Away Suddenly at Small Cedar Lake Sunday
William Miller, one of West Bend's old and most highly esteemed residents, died last Sunday afternoon at about 6 o'clock, the final summons coming as he was fishing on small Cedar Lake. He and his son Stephen were in a boat in the middle of what is known as the "kettle". Just as Mr. Miller was about to reach for his lunch basket he was stricken, and as he collapsed, he
struck the side of the boat, and fell into the lake. The son had rare presence of mind and jumped into the lake and grabbed his father by the coat collar and then was fortunate to get hold of the then overturned boat. He called loudly for help, and as the cries of distress were heard by young men at "Seldom In" cottage, assistance soon reached them. They were taken to the cottage, and in the hope that Mr. Miller might be revived, a physician was hurriedly summoned. However, Mr. Miller was beyond help, and thus another good man was taken from his family and friends.
Mr. Miller was born in the town of West Bend on March 16, 1852. He married Miss Appolonia Immel on Sept. 30, 1879, and since 1880 the couple resided in West Bend. Mr. Miller was employed as teamster and
maltster at the local brewery for forty-eight years, and for this reason became widely known throughout the county. All who knew him were his friends. His
ever-cheerful and happy disposition endeared him to all with whom he came in contact, and wherever good old "Buergermeister" Miller was there was life and good cheer. i his home he was an ideal husband and father, and as a citizen he was the ideal. He was respected by all who knew him, and his sad death is regretted by everyone. He is survived by his widow and the following-named children: Stephen and William of Milwaukee; Edwin of Jackson; Louis of Theresa; and John, Melinda and Herbert at home. He also leaves two brothers - Charles of Trenton, and Otto of the town of West Bend, also had three sisters - Mrs. Leopold Meyer, Sr., and Mrs. Frank Reuter of this city, and Mrs. William Fischer of Keowns. To these we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, services being held in the German M.E. Church. Interment was made in Holy Angel's cemetery.
Source: West Bend Democrat, September 10, 1915.
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