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James Peter Birkel

23 Oct 1868 – 11 May 1948

Birth	23 Oct 1868
Death	11 May 1948
Cemetery	Saint Marys Cemetery David City , Butler County , Nebraska , USA
Added by	Scott on 31 May 2013
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97163960

Bio

Born John Peter Birkel but known as James in the United States. Son of Peter and Mary (Mackel) Birkel. Married Julia Hilger on April 2, 1894 at David City, Nebr. by Rev. Father H. Bex. His marriage record refers to him as John not James. '''''''''''' The People's Banner (David City, Nebr.), May 27, 1948, p. 10, col. 5 FUNERAL OF JAMES P. BIRKEL Funeral services for James P. Birkel, residing one mile south of Surprise, who died Friday evening, May 14, about 9:30 o'clock after being bedfast just two days, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 17, in St. Mary's Catholic church, David City. Rev. Father Downey of Ulysses conducted the services. The pallbearers were six nephews, Alfred, Clarence, Gerald, John and Peter Birkel and Henry Smith, all of David City. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery near David City. James P. Birkel was born in Luxembourg Oct. 23, 1868, and came to America with his parents at the age of 2½ years. He was married to Julia Hilger on April 2, 1894. Eight children were born to them, of whom seven are living: Edward and Charles residing at home. Joseph J. at Shelby, H. Lawrence at Ulysses, Louis at Fremont, George and one daughter Emily Alshouse at Bellwood. He also is survived by nine grandchildren; two brothers, Frank and Henry Birkel of David City; and one sister, Mrs. John Puetz of of Albion. __ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the community of Surprise and Ulysses for the many kind courtesies extended to us at the time of the passing of our father. We are especially thankful to those who helped with planting of corn. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Birkel Ted and Charles Birkel

Inscription

J.P. BIRKEL / OCT. 23, 1868 MAY 14, 1948 / JULIA WIFE OF / J.P. BIRKEL / NOV. 17, 1868 APR. 30, 1912 / MAY SHE REST IN PEACE

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Family

Parents

• Peter Berkel 1834–1912
• Mary Mackel Berkel 1844–1905

Spouse

• Julia Hilger Birkel 1868–1912

Siblings

• Nicholas M. Birkel 1862–1935
• Lena Birkel Eller 1863–1920
• John Birkel 1870–1944
• Michael H. Birkel 1873–1940
• Peter Birkel 1874–1920
• Jacob Birkel 1875–1942
• Mary H Birkel Smith 1878–1939
• Henry Birkel 1881–1963
• Frank Birkel 1882–1959
• Elizabeth Marie "Lizzie" Birkel Puetz 1887–1978

Children

• John Joseph Birkel 1895–1958 FaG
• Charles P Birkel 1896–1959 FaG
• George Birkel 1898–1951 FaG
• Edward Theodore "Ted" Birkel 1900–1980 FaG
• Louis Francis Birkel 1902–1965 FaG
• Henry Lawrence Birkel 1904–1987 FaG
• Emily L. Birkel Alshouse 1907–1975 FaG

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