Thode, Henry 1855-1935

THODE, GLEASON, MOSER

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Date: 7/17/2011 at 07:21:19

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Store in Remsen, but was forced to retire in 1928 to the farm home of his daughter, when Mrs. Thode’s health failed. His wife preceded him in death.
Henry Thode was a man of true Christian character, a devoted husband and father, and ever loyal and trustworthy to his friends of whom he had hundreds through this community. In business life he dealt fairly and won the confidence of the public, his home life was of the most pleasant , and in social circles he was regarded highly among all with whom he came in contact. His many old friends mourn his passing and extend sympathy to the sorrowing children.
The surviving children are one son, Otto Thode, of Davenport, and two daughters, Mrs. Earl Gleason of Davenport, and Mrs. Moser of Le Mars. The grandchildren are: Wilfred Thode and Mrs. Chandler Felming, Davenport, and Audrey and Dorothy Moser of Le Mars. The great-grandchild is Billy Fleming of Davenport – Le Mars Globe-Post, July 29, 1935, page 3
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Aged Resident is Claimed By Death. Henry Thode Passes Away at Home of Daughter Near Le Mars Saturday Afternoon.

Death last Saturday afternoon claimed Henry Thode, former resident of Remsen who in late years made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Efford Moser, near Le Mars. Mr. Those was 80 years old. His death was due to infirmities and he had been in failing strength for several years. Surviving him are two daughters and one son, besides several grand children and one great grand child. Funeral services were held Tuesday with burial in the Remsen cemetery.
Mr. Thode had been making his home with the Moser family for the last seven years, having retired from business in Remsen. In the several recent years he had been in a feeble condition and although he received excellent care and professional attention his condition gradually weakened and for a number of weeks he had been confined to the sick-room. Saturday afternoon at about three o’clock he passed away suddenly and without warning of the approaching end. He was found dead by his daughter.
Henry Thode was born in Heide, Holstein, Germany, March 5, 1855. He attended the grade schools and later entered college in Germany, and was a college graduate. He lived with his parents until the time of his marriage on September 14, 1880, to Sophia Thedens, and shortly after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Thode came to the Untied States, settling in Wolcott, Iowa. Mr. Thode went into business and for many years devoted himself to the clothing and dry goods lines, both in retail stores and as a traveling salesman. Leaving the town of Wolcott Mr. and Mrs. Thode spent a short time in Clinton and later moved to Davenport where they spent a number of years.
In 1910 Mr. Thode accepted a position with the J. P. Beck company of Remsen and for seven years was in charge of the men’s furnishings and clothing department. He made many friends for himself and the store, and was a faithful employee. In 1918 he left the employ of the Beck company and established a men’s furnishings store of his own, occupying the room now used a s a director’s’ room by the Firs Trust & Savings bank. He operated here with success for 10 years, but in 1928, when Mrs. Thode’s health began to fail the couple moved to the farm home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Moser, in Fredonia township. Mrs. Thode passed away while living there. The Moser family now reside near Le Mars.
Henry Thode was a man of true Christian character—a devoted husband and father, and ever loyal and trustworthy to his friends of whom he had hundreds throughout this community. In business life he dealt fairly and won the confidence of the public, his home life was of the most pleasant, and in social circles he was regarded highly among all with whom he came in contact. His many old friends mourn his passing and extend sympathy to the sorrowing children.
The surviving children are one son, Otto Thode, of Davenport, and two daughters, Mrs. Earl Gleason of Davenport and Mrs. Moser of Le Mars. The grandchildren are: William Thode and Mrs. Chandler Fleming, Davenport, and Audrey and Dorothy Moser of Le Mars. The great grandchild is Billy Fleming of Davenport.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in St. Paul’s Evangelical church, followed by interment in the Remsen cemetery. A large concourse of old friends attended the last rites. Pall bearers were: Chris Bogh, Marius Bogh, Andrew Juhl, H. C. Andersen, Edwin Holtgrewe and John Schmidt. – Remsen Bell Enterprise.