Ewaldt Von Hein

VON HEIN

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 9/10/2014 at 15:44:46

Ewaldt Von Hein, 72, a life resident of Le Claire, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Charlotte Bissick of, of Le Claire, at 11:30 a. m. today following a brief illness. A retired marine engineer, Von Hein also was noted in this area for his chess-playing, having been a member of the Tri-Cities chess and checker club and a participant in a number of tournaments.

He was born in Le Claire Jan. 17, 1876. surviving besides Mrs. Bissick are another sister Mrs. Dorothy Vance, and a brother, Martin, both of Le Claire. Three sisters and five brothers preceded him in death.

The body was taken to Runge Mortuary.

Pallbearers were Roy Long, Louie Herman, Lonnie Retherford, Robert Moore, Lee Ruhf and Elmer Jugenheimer.

Source: The Daily Times, Davenport, Ia., 16 Dec 1948, p. 14.