HENRY, Joseph 1890-1964

HENRY, ROTHERMEL, COLSCH, RUCHDASCHEL, WOODLEY

Posted By: Diana Diedrich (email)
Date: 2/1/2004 at 14:53:48

Services for Joseph Henry Held Friday, March 20

Joseph Henry passed away at the Veterans Memorial Hospital on March 18, death due to a stroke. Services were held from St. Paul’s Methodist Church on Friday, March 20, at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev., Mr. Jack DeLong officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery.

Mr. Henry was born in Makee township on Sept. 18, 1890, to Charles and Eva Rothermall Henry. He had lived in Waukon since 1920. Mr. Henry had been a freight hauler for many years retiring only recently.

He was married on February 23, 1916 at the New Albin Methodist Church to Julia Ann colsch, who with three children survives. They are Rachel, Mrs. Merle Ruchdaschel, Decorah; Reuben C. Henry, Oskaloosa, Ia.; and Joan, Mrs. Delmar Woodley, Fort Dodge; and one brother Andrew Henry, Waukon. There are seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Martin Bros. Funeral Home were in charge.

Source: Allamakee Journal Pg1, Wednesday March 25, 1964
Submitted by Diana Diedrich, GGrandniece