OBITUARY

Hokitika Guardian, 7 August 1930, Page 1

OBITUARY

Tlie death of Mr Louis Sec-beck, which took place at his residence, Soddon Street, Kumara yesterday, removed yet another of the early band of pioneers, and one who was associated with the business life of the community for over 50 years at Kumara, where his genial personality and estimable character had gained for him the respect of everybody. The late Mr Seebeck,’ who had attained the’ ripe age oi 87 years, came to Melbourne whenquite a boy, and followed the Victorian gold rushes and various kinds of business, which he relinquished in 1862 to take a trip to his native land, Holstein. Colonial life had appealed to him, however, and he returned a year later, and in 18(55 came to Grcymoiith, where he went into business as a tobacconist, with the late Mr J. Muller, and had also interests in various other properties. The discovery of gold at Kumara in 1579 found him one of the first business men there, and he started- the well known butchery in Redd on Street, which he conducted with success for many years, till lie sold out to Mr John Stewart about 25 years ago. Since then he had led a retired life. He walked a good deal every day and was a well known pedestrian in all parts of the district, and did much reading while resting by the .wayside. He leaves a widow and one daughter /Mrs 11. H. Ford), two sons, Albert (headmaster of the Kumara School), and Henry (Greymouth). Mrs N Paulsen, of Camerons, is a sister. He also leaves twelve grand children and four great-grand children. The ffimily will have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends.