The family of JSG Hoffmann

Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW : 1881 - 1895) Fri 22 Dec 1933 Page 42 WALBUNDRIE

THE death of an old and respected resident of the Alma Park district in Johann Heinrich Kotzur took place on Thursday morning. Deceased was a pioneer of the Alma Park district, taking up his selection when all was scrub and undergrowth, from which, with determination and perseverance, he progressed to a most successful far- mer. He leaves, besides a widow, a family of four sons, Traugott, John, Gotthilf and Ben Kotzur, all of Alma Park, and six daughters, Mrs. W. Lubke (Henty), Mrs. A. Schlenker (Ryan), Mrs. A. Beck (Albury), Mrs. Wegener (Walla Walla), Mrs. O. Seidel and Mrs. C. Seidel, of Walbundrie. A son and daughter predeceased him. Deceased was a son of the late Martin Kotzur, and was born at Hochkirch, Victoria, on July 14, 1860. His youth was spent at Gerogery, from whence he came to settle in Alma Park. Rev. Stolz officiated, and after a short ser- vice at the deceased's home, the larg- est cortege ever seen at Alma Park moved to the burial ground. Rev. Stolz based his German address on Bev. 14, 13, and his 'English - address on Phil. 3, 17. The speaker said that Advent time was always a happy time, as it was the approach of Christmas, when the children were always happy, and they in turn brought happiness to the hearts of the elders. But the loss of one who had been dear to all must bring sorrow to the widow, the children and the community. The life of de- ceased was an inspiration to all. As he was in his home life so also were his endeavors to the community. He was appointed layreader, together with the late Mr. J. Lieschke, over 50 years ago, and last September he was the recipient of an address from the con- gregation for long and faithful service, to mark the 50th anniversary of his induction. At this occasion he gave, what happened to be, his final address, in which he implored the young not to forget their duty to the church and read the Bible daily. He helped to build the first church and helped to en- large it — and as the congregation kept growing he took an active part in the building of the edifice. Through all the years he held regular lay-reading services when no pastor was in atten- dance. From October his health began to fail. Deceased attained the age of 73 years 5 months. Ho was a brother of Mr. W. Kotzur (Wagga), Martin Kotzur (Alma Park), Fred Kotzur (Goulburn) and Ernest Kotzur (Henty), Mrs. C. Wolter (Henty), Mrs. P. A. Lieschke (Alma Park) and Mrs. G. Grunow. Floral tributes were sent from: — Messrs. T. 'G. Klemke and family; H. Kohlhagan and family, B. Mueller and family, F. . Damschke and family, Wilhelm, Marie, Gladys, Mary, Belle and Les Wenke, Mr. and Mrs. W. Krause, Mrs. L. Lubke and family, Mr. and. Mrs. B. Terlich, Mr. and Mrs. D. Leamann and family, E. J. and H. Grosse, Fred and Vera Etoll, J. S. Muel ler and family, Irene and Eddy Schnei der, Mr. and Mrs. W. Singe and family, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Seidel and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wolter and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Pannach and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. Liesehke and family, E. A. Alder, Mr. and Mrs. A. Vine- combe and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C. Damschke, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kloske and family, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Kohlhagen and family, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Rosenz- weig, Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Fischer and family, Mr. and Mrs. F. Rochow and family, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Lieschke, Mrs. H. Fischer and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Paech and family, Mr. and Mrs. M. Kotzur and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. Schreiber and family, Emilie Fietz, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kotzur and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. Graetz and Miss Cunningham, Mrs. Mueller, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Fischer and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. Yensch and family, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Lieschke and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Yensch and family, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Lindner and family, Mr. C. A. and Miss A. Lindner, Mr. and Mrs. F. Wenke and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. Klinberg and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. Stein and family. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Lieschke and family. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kotzur and family, Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Schneider and family, Mrs. J. Wenke and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. Kotzur and family, Mackie Bros. and staff, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Lieschke and family, Mr. and Mrs. C A. Jacobs and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Pertsall, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pumpa and family, Mr. and Mrs. B. Seidel and family. The casket was carried by his four sons and two lay readers of the church, Messrs. I. T. Liesehke and W. Yensch.