Weber, Henry 1856-1928

WEBER, EILERS, PLUEGER, PECKS, DIRKSON

Posted By: Janet Schuldt, Volunteer (email)
Date: 12/13/2010 at 15:23:59

Le Mars Globe Post, Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, USA THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1928

HENRY WEBER DIES AT ADVANCED AGE

Pioneer Was Widely Known in This County―Came Here in 1907

Henry Weber, a widely known pioneer settler of the county, passed away at the Community hospital today at the advanced age of 72 years, three months and five days. Complication of diseases was the cause of his death. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock from Luken's Funeral chapel and at the Johnson township church at 2 o'clock, Rev. Meyer officiating. Burial will be made in the Johnson township cemetery.

Mr. Weber was born in Marx Providence, Hanover, Germany, on January 8, 1856, He received his education and grew to manhood in Germany, and during his stay there served in the German army. In the spring of 1881 he came to the United States, settling at Petersburg, Illinois. In the year 1883 he was united in marriage to Tena Frederick Eilers, who passed away in December, 1914. Deceased moved to this county in the year 1907 and took up farming. Retiring from the farm he made his home with his children, and just recently lived with his daughter, Mrs. Fred Plueger, living northeast of Le Mars.

Twelve children were born, six preceding their father in death. Those who survive with the other relatives and many friends are: three sons, Harry, Ricks and Henry and three daughters, Mrs. Gerd Pecks, Mrs. William Plueger and Mrs. Fred Plueger, all of this township. Besides the children, he leaves one sister, Mrs. Fanny Dirkson, living in Germany; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mr. Weber was well liked by everyone, was a sturdy pioneer of this county. He was a hard worker, loving husband and father. His death will be mourned by many of his company.