Scherner, Mary 1873-1979

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Posted By: Linda Mohning (email)
Date: 11/4/2011 at 01:20:11

Death claims Mary Scherner, Remsen’s Oldest Resident.
Miss Mary Scherner, 106, Remsen’s oldest resident, died Saturday, July 7 at Floyd Valley Hospital, Le Mars. Miss Scherner was born April 20, 1873 in Drage, Germany, one of a family of four girls. She came to the United States at the age of 20 in 1893 and worked as a dressmaker after settling in Remsen.
Later she became a clerk in the J.P. Beck general store where she worked for 24 years. Along with the late Bertha Harnack, she opened a hat shop, which later expanded into a women’s apparel shop. The shop was destroyed in the 1936 fire and was moved to another location.
After the death of Miss Harnack in 1950, Mary sold the shop and retired. She had made her home with her niece, Mrs. Olinda Shields.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 10 at Christ Lutheran Church here. Rev. E. C. Rodehorst of Ft. Dodge officiated and burial was in the Remsen city cemetery.
Pallbearers were Wilbur Hasenbank, Vernon Hasenbank, Marvin Hasenbank, Ronn Huettman, Dale Huettmann and Richard Huettmann. The Moeller funeral home was in charge of arrangements.
Mary was a lifetime member of Christ Lutheran Church, a member of the church choir for 40 years and a longtime member of the Ladies Aid.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.