Arthur Tigges1
(February 1, 1905 - February 25, 1965)
Arthur Tigges|b. Feb 1, 1905\nd. Feb 25, 1965|p4415.htm|Martin Tigges|||Anna Frisch|||||||||||||||
Arthur Tigges was born on Wednesday, February 1, 1905 in Dubuque County, Iowa, son of Martin Tigges and Anna Frisch.2
At age 27, Arthur married Marcella Maro on Tuesday, January 10, 1933 at St. Teresa's Church, in LaMotte, Jackson County, Iowa. Marcella was 19 years old.1
Raphael and Rosie lived at St. Catherine's, Mosalem Township after their marriage.2 Arthur was worked at the Packing House in Dubuque, as well as had an auto Body Shop.2
Arthur died on Thursday, February 25, 1965 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, at age 60. Elgene Mesch, family historian, adds that he died as the result of heart surgery in Iowa City, when heart surgeries were quite rare.2 He was laid to rest in the St. Catherine's Catholic Cemetery in South of Dubuque, off of Hwy 52, Dubuque County, Iowa.2
His obituary in an unidentified and undated newspaper clipping read:
At age 27, Arthur married Marcella Maro on Tuesday, January 10, 1933 at St. Teresa's Church, in LaMotte, Jackson County, Iowa. Marcella was 19 years old.1
Raphael and Rosie lived at St. Catherine's, Mosalem Township after their marriage.2 Arthur was worked at the Packing House in Dubuque, as well as had an auto Body Shop.2
Arthur died on Thursday, February 25, 1965 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, at age 60. Elgene Mesch, family historian, adds that he died as the result of heart surgery in Iowa City, when heart surgeries were quite rare.2 He was laid to rest in the St. Catherine's Catholic Cemetery in South of Dubuque, off of Hwy 52, Dubuque County, Iowa.2
His obituary in an unidentified and undated newspaper clipping read:
Arthur M. Tigges
Arthur M. Tigges, 60, of 155 Devon Drive, died at 8:55 a.m. Thursday at University Hospitals, Iowa City, Ia.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hoffman Mortuary. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Catherine’s Church, the Rev. Charles F. LaBarge, pastor, will offer the Requiem High Mass. Burial will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.
Mr. Tigges was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Men.
He was born at Dubuque, the son of Martin and Anna Frisch Tigges and lived here all his life.
He farmed in Mosalem Township until he retired a month ago.
Surviving are his wife, the former Marcella Maro, whom he married Jan. 10, 1933, at St. Theresa’s Church, LaMotte; one daughter, Mrs. Albert (Callista) Decker, Dubuque; one son, Raphael J. Tigges, Dubuque; six grandchildren; two brothers, Fred C. Tigges, Bancroft, Ia., Melvin J. Tigges, Dubuque; and one sister, Mrs. George (Bernice) Hohman, Dubuque.
Members of St. Catherine’s Parish and its Holy Name Society will meet at the Hoffmann Mortuary and 8:00 p.m. Sunday..2
Children of Arthur Tigges and Marcella Maro
- Mary Tigges2 b. 12 Jan 1934, d. 12 Jan 1934
- Calista Tigges2 (living)
- Raphael Tigges2 (living)
A family history
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and from when you came."Nor long shall any name resound
Beyond the grave, unless't be found
In some clerk's book; it is the pen
Gives immortality to men."A good life lasts for several generations.
In all of us there is a hunger, marrow-deep,
to know our heritage, to know who we are
and where we come from.
— Alex HaleyTo forget one's ancestors
is to be a brook without a source,
a tree without a root.
— Chinese ProverbFamily faces are magic mirrors.
Looking at people who belong to us,
we see the past, present, and future.
We make discoveries about ourselves.
— Gail Lumet BuckleyIn every conceivable manner,
the family is a link to our past,
a bridge to our future.
— Alex HaleyWhat greater thing is there for human souls
than to feel that they are joined for life – to be with each other
in silent unspeakable memories.
— George EliotSome people come and go in our lives.
Some stay forever.We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors,
we borrow it from our children.
— Native American ProverbThe memories we give may a lifetime live in the heart
of those we hold so close.
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mostly sweet with a few nuts.
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Having someone to love – is a family.
Having both – is a blessing.
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and every man is his own heir.
He devises his own future,
and he inherits his own past.
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