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Frederick Klossner is the fourth of ten children born to Samuel and Elizabeth (Tchepler) Klossner, natives of Switzerland, born in 1813 and 1816, respectively. When young both came to the United States, were married in Ohio, in 1836, and came to Hermann, where they were among the first German settlers of the county. They lived in Roark Township until 1856, when they removed to Richland Township, on Gasconade River, where the father died in 1864. He was a carpenter and farmer by occupation. He enlisted in the Mexican War, but had just reached Kansas City when the war ended. He was an honest citizen. The mother died in 1875. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Frederick was reared in the pioneer days of Gasconade County with but little education, and assisted his father in clearing the farm. In 1861 he was three months in the Home Guards. In 1868 he wedded Miss Pauline, daughter of Paul and Caroline Hoffmann, formerly of Germany, but early settlers of Hermann, where Mrs. Klossner was born. To this marriage were born eight children, six now living: Emma, Otto, Paul, Ella, Henry and Frederick. Since his marriage Mr. Klossner has lived on the old farm of 163 acres, of which he is owner, all excellent bottom land. He is successfully engaged in farming and stock-raising, and has improved his stock of all kinds. He is an excellent citizen, and is an earnest worker for the cause of education and for the public in general. His children are well educated in both English and German. A Republican in his political views, his first presidential vote was cast for Lincoln in 1860. He is a worthy member of the Evangelical Church.