Thomas Nordbrock

THOMAS NORDBROCK DIES AS A RESULT

OF BEING THROWN BY BRONCO

On Monday, July 31, Thomas Nordbrock, one of the best-known German American citizens of the county, endeavored to break a bronco to the saddle at his home southwest of town.

He had always been a very vigorous man, notwithstanding the fact that he had been a sufferer from asthma for years. On the day in question he got the bronco under saddle and mounted its back. The animal a powerful one, threw him to the ground with great force. Nothing daunted Mr. Nordbrock. He tried the feat a second time and he rode the animal quite a distance when it again got an ugly streak on and threw him with great force.

He returned to his home and complained of being severely shaken up but did not deem the services of a physician necessary.

About Saturday, after he had been attending his duties on the farm without complaint, he suffered so that he sent for the family physician, Dr. Tyler.

He said that he felt sore and that his asthma was bothering him

more than usual. He suffered considerably and on Monday,

about noon he passed away.

Thomas Nordbrock was born in Oast Friesland, Germany, May 14, 1842 and had passed his 69th year at the time of his demise. He came to this country in 1866 and settled at Petersburg, Illinois, where he was married to the good wife that survives him. In 1873 he came to this county and had resided here since. He was the father of twelve children, namely, Anna Casper, Altman Nordbrock, Rachael Fahrenhois, John Nordbrock, George Nordbrock, Grace Remmers, Herman Nordbrock, Henry Nordbrock, Hilda Caspers, Kate Torbeck, Maggie Nordbrock and Thomas Nordbrock.

Thomas Nordbrock was one of the finest type of men. He was joyful in disposition, always had a smile and a pleasant word for everybody, and in his conversation he never spoke ill of a human being. He was generous to his family and to his friends. By thrift and industry he amassed a fortune and provided good homes for all of the members of his family. He was the soul of honor and he regarded his word as being something sacred and because of his conscientious regard for it he made his word one of his most valuable assets. He was the soul of loyalty to a friend. His wife has lost an ideal husband and his children the best kind of father. He may will them lands and money7 but he will not leave anything behind him that is more valuable than the memory of his goodness and his virtue. He was a splendid citizen and a good man. There will be great sense of loss in his neighborhood, among his relatives and friends and in the county as a result of his going.

The funeral will be held from the house at noon today, Friday,

the Reverend Didlaukies, officiating.

The Nemaha Republican

Friday

August 11, 1911

Buried - Saint Johns Cemetery
Wilcox, Franklin County, Nebraska
Wife - Adele Marie (Caspers) Nordbrock