Bernard Peschong (b. 1856) received his education in Wisconsin and partly completed a course in preparation for the priesthood but his health would not permit him to continue his study. In 1880 he removed to Lincoln county, South Dakota, and on the 3d of April of that year purchased a relinquishment of one hundred and sixty acres, upon which he resided until 1903. He then removed to Grant county, where he now holds title to six hundred and forty acres of excellent land. He erected a commodious residence and also built a granary and improved his barn. He carries on general farming and stock-raising and is meeting with a gratifying measure of success in both branches of his business. When he came to South Dakota his capital was only five hundred dollars but his industry and enterprise have enabled him to gain financial independence. Mr. Peschong is a republican and has served on both the school board and the town board and was town treasurer but has not taken a very active part in politics as the management of his farm demands the greater part of his time. He and his family are communicants of the Roman Catholic church and do all in their power to aid in the work of that organization. Bernard was united in marriage to Elizabeth Catherine Krell (b. 1862) on November 18 1882, who was born in Wisconsin and is a daughter of Peter Krell. Her father settled in that state in 1849 and continued to reside upon the farm until his demise. Of this union seven children were born: Agnes Mamie Loeher (b. 1885), Peter John, (b. 1885) who is on his father's farm and who is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Rose Ann Farley (b. 1887), Nick (b. 1889) who resides at home and who is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Margaret Ann Pardon (b. 1893) who is a school teacher, Anthony John (b. 1895), and Loretta Mary Allen Schaffer (b.1898). The sons Peter and Nicholas, are considered the best baseball players in their county. Bernard died at the age of 78 in Milbank, South Dakota.
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