Herwehe, Henry 1858-1939

HERWEHE, WITTMER, WALKER, VRIEZELAAR, MARSHALL, RICHMOND

Posted By: Michel Tool Daniels (email)
Date: 1/22/2004 at 20:18:20

HENRY HERWEHE--Funeral services for Henry Herwehe were conducted at the M.E.Church Friday afternoon by the Rev. E.L. Patterson. Interment was in the Monroe Cemetery. Pallbearers were the grandsons, Ervin Walker, Milan Herwehe, James Vriezelaar, Robert Marshall, John Herwhee, and Donald Herwehe. Mrs. Leo Sweeney and Mrs. Bennett Corr were in charge of the flowers. Carl Ammer, Horace Cash, Oscar Ammer and Erle LeGrand accompanied by mrs. Carl Amer sand, "Going Down the Valley", "the Beautiful Garden of Prayer" and "We'll Never Say Goodbye in Heaven".

Henry Herwehe, son of Phillip and Anna Mary Herwehe, was born at Vandalia, Iowa, March 10, 1858 and departed this life Oct 4, 1939, after a three year illness, beginning with a stroke and ending with the third stroke September 22 which brought death Wednesday. The deceased had reached the age of 81 years. His parents were both born in Mannheim, Germany, where they grew up, married and began life on the farm.

In 1855 they emigrated to America and settled for a short time at Cincinnati, Ohio, coming in the fall of that year to Jasper County. Here they again took up farming near Vandalia. Here it was that Henry was born. Those were pioneer days of log houses and open prairie. Mr. Herwehe was born in a log house. When two years of age he moved with his parents to the home-place north of Monroe where he received his education in the district school. Early in life he took his place among the county pioneers. He was most successful as a general farmer and stock raiser.

On April 24, 1884, he was united in marriage with Anna K. Wittmer, whose parents were also pioneers of this county. To this union 11 children were born, two of whom preceded their father in death; Cora Belle and Richard, both of whom died in infancy. Brother Herwehe was converted and joined the Methodist Church in 1884 at Bellevue, later transferring to the Monroe Methodist Church. He has been a loyal and faithful Christian and church member since. As long as his health would permit he was regular in his attendance at the church services. Many of the accomplishments of the local church are due to his love, energy and service. Readers of church records will often be reminded of his noble acts, his love of God and truth and his love for his fellowmen.

He was also a member of the Three Quarter Century Club of Newton. Mr. and Mrs. Herwehe celebrated their golden wedding anniversary five years ago in 1934. With his famly he moved to Monroe 20 years ago, though never really retiring but always remaining active and continuing to go out to his farms to work. Throughout his illness he was uncomplaining and patient, always manifesting the Christian spirit and faith in God. He was a good neighbor and a friend to all especially those in need. Always kind and helpful and speaking the encouraging word. His was a long an useful life in church and community.
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He leaves to mourn his departure from this life: his widow and nine children; Hannah Herwehe of Des Moines, George Herwehe of Newton, Mrs. John Walker of Monroe, Mrs. Gradus Vriezelaar, of Otley, Grover Herwehe of Newton, Merl Herwehe of Des Moines, Mrs. Lee Marshall of Monroe, Mrs. O.P.Richmond of Newton and Viola Herwehe of Minneapolis, Minn; one brother Adam Herwehe of Monroe; 19 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Four sisters and one brother preceded him in death.