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Nonnenmacher, Johnnie B. (1893-1942)
Nonnenmacher, Johnnie B.
Obituary
1942
New Ulm Enterprize
JUNE 11, 1942 p. 1 (The Bellville Historical Society has scrapbooks with clipped obituaries from The Ulm Newspaper starting from 1974 to 2003. The page number after the name is the page number from the 1974 to 1980 scrapbook.) J. B. NONNENMACHER, PROMINENT ROCKHOUSE CITIZEN, DIES FROM BULLET WOUND TUESDAY NIGHT Small Caliber Pistol which he was cleaning was accidently discharged SERVICES HELD TODAY Johnnie B. Nonnenmacher, 48 year old prominent farmer of the Rockhouse community, died in the Bellville hospital Tuesday evening at 8:45 o'clock from a gun shot wound in his head, suffered at about 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon. According to informants Mr. Nonnenmacher was cleaning a small caliber pistol in his work shop at his home when the accident occurred. He was found by his wife who went to look for him when he failed to answer her call. Mrs. Nonnenmacher, finding him unconscious in a sitting position on his work bench, did not at the time suspect her husband was wounded, thinking that he had been overcome from the excessive heat that prevailed during the afternoon. She immediately went to the phone to call a neighbor to help remove her husband to the home. It was after the arrival of neighbors that it was found he had been shot. The wounded man was taken to the Bellville hospital in the Zaskoda funeral home ambulance, however, all surgical skill to save a life was in vain. The pistol Mr. Nonnenmacher was cleaning was found under the work bench. Still holding in his hand was a smalll oil rag used in cleaning the gun, and on the bench near him was an oil can and another rag with a small wire attached to it which was used in cleaning the barrel. It is believed that the gun was accidently discharged while he was in the act of cleaning it. Mr. Nonnenmacher was a life time resident of Austin county. He was born in New Ulm on September 23, 1893, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Nonnenmacher. He attended the local schools for his education In December, 1915, he was united in marriage with Miss Winnie Surmann. The couple moving to the Rockhouse community where they operated a small farm. In connection with farming he also operated a small garage and repair shop for a number of years. During the past six years he was also employed by Commissioners Precinct No. 4, as a road maintainer operator. On Thursday, June 4, he made public his intentions by announcing his candidacy for the position of Commissioner of Precinct No, 4. In general Mr. Nonnenmacher took a great interest in the welfare of his community and county, possessing a friendly nature which won him many friends and a large acquaintanceship. Funeral services were held from the family residence at 3:30 o'clock this Thursday afternoon with Rev. G. C. Brannies of the Industry Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Shelby cemetery. Zaskoda Funeral Home of Industry had charge of arrangements. The many beautiful floral tributes and the large attendance at the services gave evidence of the high esteem in which he was held by his friends and relatives. Besides his grief stricken wife he is survived by four daughters and two sons, namely Mrs. Clifton (Vivian) Kuehn of Bryan, Leslie Nonnenmacher of San Antonio, Mrs. Victor (Leola) Cappadona and Miss Doris Nonnenmacher of Galveston and Clarice and Weldon Nonnenmacher at home; two granddaughters, Agnes Faye Cappaddona of Galveston and Mary Lynn Nonnenmacher of San Antonio. Also surviving are three brothers and four sisters, Otto Nonnenmacher of W der, Edwin and Chas. Nonnencnmacher of Houston Mrs. Henry (Clara) Schultz of ton, Mrs. Ernst (Mary) B and Mrs. Willie (Margret) Oppermann of New Ulm and Mrs. Rudy (Frieda) Soebel of Columbus. Contributed by Kathy Fuller Posted by Joy Neely |
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Nonnenmacher
Johnnie B.
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