Renken, Herman 1873-1935

RENKEN, HOFFMAN

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 5/4/2011 at 20:07:00

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
June 25, 1935

HERMAN RENKEN AKRON FARMER TAKEN BY DEATH

Herman Renken, well known and highly esteemed farmer living northwest of
Akron, in Sioux Valley township, passed away at his home Thursday evening,
June 13, 1935, aged 61 years, 6 months and 13 days, of pleurisy and heart
trouble. He was taken ill in April.

Herman Renken was born October 30, 1873, in Mt. Olive, Illinois, where he
was baptized in the Lutheran church, and was confirmed in the Lutheran
church in Nokomis, Ill. In 1889 he moved to Ireton, Iowa, with his parents,
and in 1893, to Alcester, S.D. On March 28, 1915, he was united in marriage
with Miss Grace Hoffman, and they moved to Sioux Valley township, in Union
County, S.D., where he had engaged in farming up to the time of his death.

He is survived by his wife and four children, Carl, Marvin, Lowell and
Lydia.

The funeral was held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron, Sunday, Rev. F. A.
Meske officiating, and interment made in Riverside Cemetery, Akron.