March 13, 1923

John George Summ

John George Summ, a well-known farmer of the Town of Polar, passed away at his home March 13, shortly after 2 o'clock in the morning. He was taken slightly ill with a cold a short time before and this developed into pneumonia, which with several other troubles resulted in his death early this morning. Mr. Summ had not been enjoying good health for several years.

The deceased was born in Baden, Germany, on January 24, 1853. It was there he spent his boyhood and young manhood, coming to this county when he was 29 years of age. He was one of the first settlers of Antigo.

On the 26th of October, 1882, he was married to Marie Blum. Four children were born to them, all of whom, with his widow, are left to mourn his loss. They are Mrs. Marie Martin, Jr., of Polar, Carl Summ of Polar, and Herman and Marcus, who are living at home. He had nine grandchildren who also live at Polar.