Bohlen, Herman 1880-1918

BOHLEN, STEIN

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Date: 10/20/2012 at 20:51:26

Akron Register-Tribune
December 5, 1918

DIED.
Herman Bohlen passed away at his home in Akron on Tuesday morning, December 2, 1918, of pneumonia following influenza. Nearly every member of his large family had been sufferers from the painful malady, and he was taken ill November 15. In spite of the best care that could be given, his case gradually developed into pneumonia, which even his great physique and robust constitution could not withstand. Mr. Bohlen attained the age of 38 years, 8 months and 1 day.

Herman Bohlen was born March 1, 1880, at Morrisonville, Illinois, and he was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran Church at Mt. Olive, Illinois. On February 24, 1903, he was united in marriage with Anna Stein. They made their home after marriage at Mt. Olive for four years, when they family moved to Akron, Iowa, and have since resided here. Mr. Bohlen had engaged in the blacksmith business here since that time. Just a year ago Mr. Bohlen was badly burned while removing a flaming kerosene heater from his home, from which he suffered for many weeks, and was again regaining his former vigor and strength and able to do a full day’s work when he was stricken with the fatal illness. Mr. Bohlen was an industrious, upright, loyal citizen. He was an excellent mechanic and worked hard at his trade, providing well for his large family. His untimely taking away is mourned by his wife and nine children—three sons and six daughters—William, Leona, Helen, Edna, Fred, Annie, John, Emma and Amanda. An infant daughter, Marie, died November 22, 1918. Mr. Bohlen is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Henry, of Mt. Olive, Ill.; O. E. of East Alton, Ill.; John, of Akron, Ia.; Jacob, of Litchfield, Ill.; Albert of Mt. Olive, Ill.; Mrs. Mary Geiselmann, of East Alton, Ill.; G. E. of Mt. Olive, Ill.

The community extends its sympathy to these relatives in the loss of a kind husband, father and brother.

Funeral services, conducted by Rev. F. A. Meske in the German Lutheran Church Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, were largely attended. The remains were not taken into the church, owing to the influenza restrictions. Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery.

Relatives who came from Illinois to attend the funeral were a brother and sister, G. E. Bohlen of Mt. Olive, and Mrs. Mary Geiselman, of East Alton.