WAUPACA REPUBLICAN POST

November 4, 1909

 

J.H. LEUTHOLD.

 

            J.H. Leuthold was born in Zurich, Switzerland, Dec. 11, 1821.

            He attended school until twelve years of age, after which his school attendance consisted of but one day in the week.

            In 1857 Mr. Leuthold left Europe for America.  He came by rail as far as Fond du Lac, then by boat as far as Gills Landing, then by team to Scandinavia where he lived for a time.

            Shortly after, he bought a farm in the town of Helvetia where he has since resided.  In 1857 he built his first house where his aged parents who came to America with him, spent their remaining days.

            Mr. Leuthold was married twice, the first time to Fredaline Fehr.  From this union four children were born, two of which, Mrs. Jacob Wipf and Wilfred Leuthold of Iola survive him.  In 1872 his wife died and he was later married to Emma Staub.  Seven children were born, to them, four of which, Henry, of Chicago; Edward, Meta and Robert of Iola and their mother, survive him.

            Mr. Leuthold was one of the popular and influential citizens of Helvetia, being town clerk for thirteen years and chairman for fifteen years.  In 1860 when Helvetia township was set off from Iola, he suggested the name and up to the time of his death took a very great interest in its affairs.

            He possessed great musical and poetical talent.  A few of his poems have been published but most of them are still in manuscript form.

            He was a member of the German Reformed church in which he took an active part.

            Mr. Leuthold was always in the best of health until six months before his death when old age brought in complications.  He passed away Oct. 26, 1909.