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John Bartel was born on the 19th day of February, 1864, in SouthRussia, immigrated to America in 1874. Located in Jefferson County,Nebraska. Here he grew up to manhood. In 1885 he was converted andbaptized on May 17 from Elder Abraham L. Friesen. In 1886 he was married to Maria Barkman. Out of this union there wasborn 9 children; Mrs. John J. Harder, Miss Katie, Mary, Mr., JacobBartel, Mr. Peter Bartel, Mr. John Bartel, Mrs. A. L. Classen and MissAnna Bartel. One son preceded him in death. These other children allreside in Meade County, Kansas. In 1907, Mr. and Mrs. Bartel followed the immigration group, whenthey colonized here in Meade county which had started in 1906. Herethey built up their future home and have resided ever since. , Mrs., Bartel preceded him in death on March 12th, 1934. Father Bartel took sick on the 15th, of August, 1937, with a spell ofheart attack. Though he recovered somewhat but later on Sunday,October 3rd became a stroke of paralysis that made him helpless. He departed from this world on October 5 at 6:35 A. M., 1937. Had brought his age to 73 years, 7 months and 16 days. Leaves to mourn3 sons, 5 daughters, 27 grandchildren, 3 have preceded him in death, 5great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Mrs. Henry Ratzlaff, Jansen, Nebraska,and Mrs. John Wiens, Lyons,. Kansas. * * *