Fochs, Peter J.

Other Events:

• 1920 Census: 1920, Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 26 Jan 1924; Chilton Times

Notes:

1920 Census:
Peter Fuchs38
Katherine Fuchs32
William Pendleton38
Howard Suiese18

Obituary:
Death Follows Long Suffering
Peter J. Fochs one of Chilton's Highly Respected Citizens passed away on Tuesday.
Death came on Tuesday afternoon shortly after 2:30 o'clock to end the suffering of Peter J. Fochs, respected citizen of this city, who had been seriously ill since last November with no hope of recovery. Mr. Fochs was forced to retire from active business about a year ago on account of poor health and last November entered a hospital at Appleton but gaining no relief returned to his home here where he was made as comfortable as possible. His condition grew worse and about a week relatives realized the end was near. Death was truly a relief to him for his last days were filled with extreme pain and suffering.
Peter J. Fochs, son of the late Peter and Elizabeth Fochs, was born on a farm in Chilton town on March 22, 1881. He spent his boyhood with his parents on the farm and when they moved to this city some twenty years ago he came with them. He secured employment under Robert Ott and learned the well drilling business, a few years later becoming a partner in the business from Mrs. Ott. Later he purchased the entire business and up to a year ago was actively engaged in drilling wells in this vicinity. Even though handicapped by continued ill health he lead a busy useful life and courageously "carried on" until called to his reward. His pleasing disposition and human interest in the lives of others drew people to him and his death is a source of sorrow to all that knew him. He was unmarried and since the death of his parents he and his sister, Miss Katherine, lived together in the family home on Reid Street.
The funeral was held on Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock from St. Mary's church in this city. Rev. Fr. L.H. Thelen officiating with interment in St. Mary's cemetery. The St. Joseph's Society, of which he was a member attended the funeral in a body. Mr. Fochs was also a member of the local aerie of Eagles and served honorably as a volunteer fireman in the city fire department.
The deceased is survived by three brothers, Nick of Sherwood, John of Chilton, and Math, of Manitowoc and one sister Miss Katherine of this city.