Many thanks to cousin Welton Croissant of IL, grandson of Phillip Jacob Croissant, fourth child of William and Margaret (Wunder) Croissant
The tall Croissant Monument has German inscriptions on all four sides. They translate as follows:
Northwest Face: "Dedicated in honor and memory to his fellow leaders of this congregation and fellow builders of this church."
By: William Croissant
Born: November 4, 1819
Died: May 10, 1898
Northeast Face: "This is a rock that shall stand firm till Heaven and earth have passed away."
By: Phillip Croissant
Southeast Face: "Gather up yourselves treasures for eternity, which neither moth or rust shall eat."
By: Anna Maria Croissant and John Croissant
Southwest Face: "This stone has been chosen, a treasure that no one will steal from me."
By: Elizabetha Croissant
