John H. Hoehn

HOEHN, WIEGAND, KNOSTMAN

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 7/7/2014 at 10:51:04

HOEHN

John H. Hoehn, whose death occurred Friday afternoon from heart failure, was born in Arresberg-Thuermgel, Saxony, Oct. 20, 1828, and in the year 1842 came to America with his parents and settled near St. Louis. He was married to Miss Mary Wiegand in 1854 and came to Davenport in the year 1856 and resided here with his family ever since. He was formerly a carpenter and for a number of years was a foreman for Franklin Kirk and other early contractors. In 1863 he went into the grocery business and followed it for 25 years. The store is now located at Eighth and Gaines Streets and is occupied by Jansen and Stolie.
Mr. Hoehn's wife died 18 years ago and he retired in the year 1890. He was honored by being trustee for a number of years and was known as "honest John". He had temperate habits and was worthy of example. He is survived by 4 children, John L., Mrs. G.H. Knostman, Lizzie, at home and Edward W. of St. Paul and 5 grandchildren, John W., George H., Ralph E. Knostman, Edward H., and W. Henry Hoehn.

He also has 2 brothers living, Henry of Alton, Ill., and Fred of Santa Clara, Calif. Mr. Hoehn was in the best of health until the last 2 years and while enjoying a walk on Friday afternoon was overcome with heart failure and died.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence, 522 Warren St. Rev. Moeller will officiate at the home and grave in Oakdale Cemetery where interment will be made. All friends of the family are invited to be present.

Source: The Democrat and Leader, Davenport, IA, 24 December 1905.