HUEBNER, Herman Edward 1867-1938

HUEBNER, WALK, HEIMKE

Posted By: Marilyn O'Connor (email)
Date: 1/5/2011 at 16:07:25

HERMAN E. HUEBNER

Herman Edward was born on September 5, 1867, at Jefferson, Wisconsin. When about a year of age he came with his parents to Iowa. They settled on a farm seven miles southeast of Grafton. When he was fourteen years of age he was confirmed at Rock Creek church.

He was married to Miss Anna Heimke on Oct. 12, 1892 and to this union four children were born: Ervin, William and Herbert, of Grafton, and Mrs. Alphia Walk of Myrtle. They lived for many years on his father's farm, then moved to town, where he engaged in the hardware business for twelve years. They then moved to a farm 2 1/2 miles southeast of Grafton,later moving back to town in 1936.

Mr. Huebner was taken ill last April and some time later was taken to the hospital at Rochester, but medical science was of no avail and he passed away last Sunday morning, May 8, 1938.

Funeral service was held at the Grafton church Wednesday at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Lechner officiating. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife and four children named above; also a brother, Emil Huebner, of Humboldt, South Dakota.

Mitchell County Press
May 19, 1938