HAEFNER, John W. (1880-1967)

HEAFNER, MANN, SCHULDT

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 10/19/2013 at 14:35:11

John W. Haefner rites at Klemme

Funeral services for John W. Haefner, 86, Klemme, were conducted Firday afternoon, Feb. 17. at the Methodist church in Klemme. The Rev. J. E. Albertson officiated.

Burial was made in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme, with the Johnston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Arlin Olsen, Merlin Helps, John Pannhoff, Kermit Koerner, Henry Kaduce and Ray Michelson.

Mr. Haefner died February 15, at Concord Manor Nursing Home in Garner.

He was born May 30, 1880, at Eldora, the son of Gottleib and Elizabeth (Mann) Haefner. As a minister's son he lived in various communities. When he was 16 years old the family moved to Klemme. On March 5, 1903, he was married to Alice Schuldt. They farmed in Liberty Township until moving to Klemme in 1940.

Mr. Haefner was an active member of the Methodist church.

Surviving are his wife, Alice; three sons, Wilbur of Klemme; Rufus of Edgerton, Wisconsin, and Paul of Aurora, Ill. Eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, a step brother and a son, Burnette.

source: Garner Leader & Signal 22 Feb 1967

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In Memory Of

John Wesley Haefner

1880 — 1967

- Memorial Service In -

KLEMME METHODIST CHURCH

Klemme, Iowa

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1967

1:30 P. M.

Rev. J. E. Albertson, Pastor

JOHN WESLEY HAEFNER

Mr. Haefner was born May 30, 1880 at Eldora, Iowa, the son of Gottleib and Elizabeth (Mann) Haefner. As a minister's son he lived in various communities. When he was 16 years old the family moved to Klemme and later he attended college in Charles City.

On March 5, 1903, he was married to Alice Schuldt. They farmed in Liberty Twp. until they moved to Klemme in 1940. In 1953 they celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Mr. Haefner was an active member of the Liberty Methodist Church and later transferred his membership to the Klemme Methodist Church.

He suffered a stroke on January 21 from which he did not recover and died on Wednesday, February 15 at Concord Manor.

Surviving are his wife: Alice

Three Sons:

Wilbur of Klemme

Rufus, Edgerton, Wisconsin

Paul, Aurora, Illinois

Also surviving are:

8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, a step brother and a son, Burnette.

CASKET BEARERS

Arlin Olsen

Merlin Helps

John Pannhoff

Kermit Koerner

Henry Kaduce

Ray Michelson

ORGANIST

Mrs Robert Schulz

DUET

Mrs. Russell Thorson

Mrs. Roy Arnold

OFFICIANT

Rev. J. E. Albertson

INTERMENT

Ell Township Cemetery

Klemme, Iowa

JOHNSTON FUNERAL HOME

Klemme, Iowa

source: funeral card