Lemke, Henry 1829 - 1900

LEMKE, PINOW, EBERHARD, MEYER, HAMMAN

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 8/3/2020 at 08:22:58

Elkader Register, Thur., 31 May 1900. Local News columns.

At the residence of his son Louis in Cox Creek, after an extended illness, occurred the death of Henry Lemke, Wednesday evening May 30, 1900, at the age of 71 years. Deceased was born in Boizenburg, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany, in October 1829. He married Annie Pinow in the old country, and in 1857, with his family came to the United States, first settling near Clayton Center, and about 1860 moved to Cox Creek. His wife preceded him to the grave about ten years ago. To them were born five sons and two daughters, one died and the others have grown to be men and women. They are: Henry at Maynard, Iowa; Wm. at Ash Creek, Minn.; Charles and Louis, of Osborne; Mrs. Rudolp Eberhard, of Cox Creek, and Mrs. Geo. Meyer, of Volga twp,, besides these a stepson at Chicago, a brother William, of Read, and one sister Mrs. Aug. Hamman, of Garnavillo mourn his loss.

Deceased was a quiet and unassuming man, honorable in his dealings with his neighbors, honored and respected by all who have known him. By his death the community loses a respected citizen and the family a beloved father and friend. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved.

The funeral will be held tomorrow, Friday, afternoon at 1 o'clock from the house, the interment being at Mederville. The services will be under the auspices of Bismarck Lodge 110, Iowa Workmen of Elkader, the religious service being conducted by Rev. G. F. Braun of this place.