Henry Beenken 1856-1934

BEENKEN

Posted By: judith Theiss (email)
Date: 2/28/2013 at 03:07:33

Henry Beenken, pioneer Ramsey Township farmer, died at his home in Titonka July 13, 1934 after several months of illness. Mr Beenken was well known in the county and was a prominent in political and civil matters for many years and was a sucessful farmer. He was born in Germany January 11, 1856 and in 1881 when a young man came to America.

After living at Freeport, Illinois for three years came to Kossuth County, settling on a farm in Ramsey Township. Several years ago he retired and moved to Titonka. Mr Beenken was twice married. The first time to Grace Pals who died in 1899. Eight children blessed this union. two died in in infancy. In 1901 he was united in marriage to Miss Katie (Caroline) Long daughter of Dan Long of Algona whom with seven children survives. Mr Beenken leaves beside the widow, thirteen children. He was a member of the German Reformed Church where the services were held.

since the obit was clipped it probably was from the Titonka paper.