Henry W Schierholz (1874-1964)

SCHIERHOLZ, RIEBENSTEIN, RIEFENSTEIN, ROHWER, STERN, MALAGENOVICH

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Date: 6/12/2021 at 21:05:24

Henry W. Schierholz, son of Henry and Dorthea (Riebenstein) Schierholz, was born Nov. 8, 1874, in Benton County, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in his home town of Luzerne, Iowa. He came to O'Brien county at the age of 16.

In January 1900, he was married to Dorathea Rohwer and to this union two children were born. In 1925, his life was saddened by the loss of his wife.

Henry spent his life at various jobs, including farming, truck driving, and car salesman.

In November of this year he celebrated his 90th brithday. About one month ago he was taken ill. He spent some time in the hospital at Primghar. On Tuesday, Dec. 22, he passed away at the Wide View Rest Home in Paullina. He attained the age of 90 years, one month and 14 days.

Survivors include his two daughters, Mrs. Arthur (LaVera) Stern of Paullina, and Mrs. Mabel Malagenovich of Whittier, Calif.; three grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and two sisters. Five brothers, four sisters, his wife and parents preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held at Gaudian Funeral Home Saturday, Dec. 16. Burial was in Prairie View Cemetery.

Paullina (Iowa) Times, 31 Dec 1964, p7