Fred Rakel, for many years a resident of this city, died at 5 o'clock this morning, following a stroke of apoplexy, which
occurred about two months ago. He was born in Hanover, Germany, February 16, 1844, and came to the United States in 1870, living
five years in Chicago and other sections of Illinois before coming to Oregon City, where he made his home until his death. Six
children survive him: Mrs. Peter Winkel,, August, George, Herman, William and Minnie Rakel. The funeral services will be held
Thursday morning. The interment will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.