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Arnold Wertje Danekas

4 Apr 1895 – 6 Mar 1922

Birth	4 Apr 1895
Death	6 Mar 1922
Cemetery	West Blue Cemetery Milford , Seward County , Nebraska , USA
Added by	Linda T. on 25 Oct 2013
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/118577554

Bio

On Wednesday, February 14, 1917, Arnold married Martha Gaseking at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. August Gaseking, in Goehner. Arnold's middle initial "W" was occasionally used to represent William. * * * * * * * * * * Arnold Wertje Danekas was born near Milford, Nebraska, on the 4th day of April 1895, as the second child of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Danekas. He spent the greater part of his life on the territory of the West Blue, where he went to school, Sunday school and church, and where he played with his friends in childhood days and later on helped in the work on the farm. On the 9th day of April 1911 he was confirmed by Pastor Koehler at the Evangelical Friedens church; his confirmation memory verse being the words of Psalm 121, 4. "Behold, he that keepeth Israel will neither slumber nor sleep." In 1917, on the 14th of February, he was united in marriage to Miss Martha Geseking of Seward, Nebraska. They first established their home near that of his parents, but lived for the past two years on a farm near Goehner, Nebr. During a period of about five years, stomach trouble hindered him somewhat in his work and depressed not only his mind, but caused also sorrow among his relatives, especially in the hearts of his parents and his beloved wife. Hearing of the surgeons in Rochester, Minn., who had been able to relieve the suffering of many, he was encouraged to go there for an examination. HIs father accompanied him. They left for Rochester February 19. After the examination the deceased himself desired to undergo the operation at once, so he was operated on the 24th of February. He seemed to have overcome the critical period usually following operations. He hoped to regain his strength and to return to his loved ones. He entertained such strong hopes that he even encouraged his good father to return home, while he would stay there long enough to get well again. Mr. Danekas had not been home very long when during the night of Sunday, March 5, a message was received calling Mr. Danekas to the bedside of his son again. He left at once during the night for Rochester, accompanied by his son's young wife and her father. However, before they could arrive the patient passed away. Peritonitis, an inflammation of the peritoneum (Bauchfell Entzuendung) had set in and ended his life so unexpectedly. He passed away Monday, March 6 at 1:10 p.m., at the age of 26 years, 11 months, and two days. He is survived by his parents, his wife with three little children, of whom the seven-months-old baby is sick at the present time. Others among his nearest relatives are the following: Two grandmothers, one grandfather, his father-in-law, August Geseking of Seward, two brothers, Robert Danekas and family, Elmer Danekas, (one brother died in infancy), two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Sanders, and family of Litchfield, and Miss Edna Danekas, Milford. The bride's nearest relatives besides her father are: Mrs. Fred Heumann and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Jausie of Seward, Mr. and Mrs. August Geseking of Minier, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Geseking of Beaver Crossing, Nebraska. Many other relatives feel and mour his loss. Funeral services were held at the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Danekas, and at the West Blue EVangelical Friedens church on March 9. Rev. L. Marx of Goehner and Rev. A. Woth of Seward, assisted the local pastor, Rev. G. H. Krueger, in the service. The male choir of the church rendered several songs. The West Blue church could not hold all the friends who had come to attend the service and to show their sympathy to the bereaved families. The beautiful floral offerings were a proof of love and friendship to the departed as well as to his loved ones. "Love never ceases." The departed was laid to rest at the West Blue cemetery. May he rest in peace. "What I do though knowest not now; but thou shalt understand hereafter." From obit published in The Seward Journal dated Thursday, March 23, 1922, page 5, column 4.

Inscription

Where I am there, ye may be also. John 14.3 I know that my redeemer liveth. Job 18.25

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Spouse

Martha Augusta Geseking Thorne 1896–1979 FaG

Siblings

Children

Ruth Sophia Danekas Lierly 1919–1996 FaG

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