Heuer, John Frederick 1884-1944 & Louise Miller Family

HEUER, MILLER, SCHLUMBOHM, GAYER

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 7/22/2023 at 09:27:43

Heuer, John Frederick 1884-1944 & Louise Miller Family

This story was taken from pages 403-404 of the Ireton Centennial Book (1882-1982). Author not listed. The story was transcribed for this BIOS by Beth De Leeuw of the Greater Sioux County Genealogical Society. Some research notes were added by Wilma J. Vande Berg

John Frederick Heuer, oldest son of Fred and Catherine (Schlumbohm) Heuer, was born Dec. 24, 1884, in Sioux Co., Eagle Twp., Sec. #3, on the farm where he spent practically all of his life. His parents were both born in Hanover, Germany. His father was twenty-one when he came to the U.S. in 1871. His mother, Catherine, immigrated to Gladbrook, Ia. in her early girlhood.

Louise Fredericka Miller, oldest daughter of Louis and Rita (Gayer) Miller was born Sept. 23, 1888 in Sioux Co., Garfield Twp. Louise’s father was born at Elgin, Ia. and her mother in Germany. She attended rural school in Garfield Twp. and high school in Rock Valley. She was a teacher for a number of years before her marriage.

John and Louise were married July 8, 1914 at her parents’ farm near Rock Valley. They were confirmed in the Lutheran faith, and members of the Peace Lutheran Church, rural Sioux Center.

For a time, they lived with John’s parents until the parents moved to another farm about a mile and a half east of the home place. John and Louise were the second generation to live at the Heuer home place. John was considered a prominent and successful farmer in Eagle Twp. His father’s chief business was also farming.

Louise was a member of the Rural Study Club and the Hawarden Woman’s Club. She took an active part in the garden department of this organization, and was widely known for her hobby, growing numerous kinds of flowers in her gardens, both on the farm and later when she moved to Hawarden. She was awarded many honors for her flower arrangements, as entries in flower shows, and many were used for wedding arrangements.

Seven children were born to this union: Edwin, Rose (Mrs. Densel Roberts), Harold, Clarence, Viola (Mrs. Dwayne Grau), Lois (Mrs. Benton Boyer), and John Jr., who was killed in an auto accident May 1, 1956.

John Heuer passed away Oct. 23, 1944 after a terminal illness. His wife, Louise, and family remained living on the farm, until the marriage of her son, Clarence to Phyllis Johnson, Feb. 14, 1946.

In Apr. of 1946 Louise purchased a home in Hawarden, where she moved along with her children Lois and John Jr. She transferred her church membership at that time to Trinity Lutheran Church in Hawarden.

In the summer of 1952, Louise became seriously ill and passed away two months later on Aug. 21, 1952. Both John and Louise are buried in the church cemetery at Peace Lutheran Church, rural Sioux Center.

RESEARCH NOTES: Added by Wilma J. Vande Berg See the BIOS Story of his parents on this page, Frederick Heuer 1850- and Catherine Schlumbohm 1859 family for more family details. Information added from ancestry.com public member trees done by other family members.

John Frederick Heuer was born 24 Dec 1884 Sioux county IA and died 23 Oct 1944 Hawarden IA. He married Louise Fredericka Miller on 8 Jul 1914 at Sioux Center IA. He was the son of Frederick Johann Heuer 1850-1936 and Kathrina Schlumbohm 1859-1939. (see their BIOS on this site)
They were the parents of seven children.

Louise Fredericka Miller was born 23 Sep 1888 Ida County IA and died 21 Aug 1952 Hawarden IA. Her parents were Louis Miller 1858-1923 and Frederika Wilhelmine Gayer 1866-1943. They were the parents of seven children as listed.

Children of John F. Heuer and Louise F. Miller:
1. Edwin Carl John Heuer born 30 Aug 1915 Hawarden IA died 4 Apr 1987 Spirit Lake IA. Obituary - Hawarden Independent of Apr 16,1987 Edwin C. Heuer, 71, of rural Hawarden, died suddenly Saturday, April 11, 1987, in a hospital in Spirit Lake. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April IS, in Peace Lutheran Church, rural Sioux Center. Rev. Ronald Nelson officiated. Burial was in Peace Lutheran Cemetery under direction of Porter Funeral Home in Rock Valley. Mr. Heuer was born August 30, 1915, in Eagle Township, near Hawarden and attended rural schools. He married Louise Gayer February 20, 1938, rural Sioux Center. In addition to farming near Hawarden, he also was in the trucking business for 10 years and was line manager for the Ireton Rural Telephone System for 12 years. Since 1972, the couple had lived the summers at their home in Spirit Lake. Mr. Heuer was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Karen) Janvrin of Panora; two brothers, Harold of Rock Valley and Clarence of Hawarden; three sisters, Mrs. Densel (Rose) Roberts and Mrs. Benton (Lois) Boyer, both of Hawarden and Mrs. Dwayne (Viola) Grau of Ireton, and two grandchildren.

2. Rose Ann Heuer (Roberts) born 4 Jun 1917 Hawarden IA died 12 May 2013 Hawarden IA.
Obituary - Roberts, Rose A. Home Town: Hawarden, Iowa Deceased Date: Sunday, May 12, 2013 Service: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Address: American Lutheran Church
HAWARDEN, IOWA- Rose Ann Roberts, 95, of Hawarden, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at the Hillcrest Health Care Center in Hawarden. Funeral Service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the American Lutheran Church in Hawarden with Rev. Erma Wolf officiating. Burial will follow in the Grace Hill Cemetery. Rose Ann Louise Heuer was born June 4, 1917 northeast of Hawarden, Iowa to John and Louise (Miller) Heuer. She was Baptized and Confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church rural Sioux Center, Iowa. After graduation from Sioux Center High School she went to Business College in Omaha, Nebraska. She worked at Mutual of Omaha after finishing her schooling. While in Omaha she met Densel Roberts and they were married there on November 22, 1942. Densel was drafted into the Army and was stationed in California. Rose followed him there and found employment at Lockheed Airplane Factory. Densel was shipped to France where he was captured and held as a P.O.W. Rose returned to Iowa to her family farm until she received word of his release. She then met him at a base in North Carolina. They returned to Iowa and farmed until 1964. After moving into Hawarden, Rose spent many hours in her flower gardens. She loved house hold sales and rummage sales. Rose also spent many hours doing Hardanger projects and was very talented at it. She also was published in a book on a round pattern she invented. She loved sewing quilts with Alma Mapes for the American Lutheran Church. Rose was involved with the church, taking care of the flowers for many years, helping with funerals and Ladies Aid. She moved to the Hillcrest Health Care Center in 2007 where she passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at the age of 95 years. Survivors include her daughter, Glenna and husband Duane Fickbohm of Hawarden; two grandchildren, Robin (Myong) Fickbohm of Barnes, Kansas and Kim (Tom) Heeren of Pine Island, Minnesota; five great-grandchildren, James (Paige) Fickbohm, Jayson (Julie) Fickbohm and Nicole, Samantha, and Melanie Heeren; two great-great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Myra Heuer, Phyllis Heuer, and Ruth Esbeck; and a brother-in-law, Benton Boyer. Rose was preceded in death by her parents; husband Densel on January 5, 1990; a granddaughter, Trish Fickbohm; four brothers, Edwin, Harold, Clarence, and Johnny; and two sisters, Viola Grau and Lois Boyer. Honorary casket bearers will be James and Jayson Fickbohm and Nicole, Samantha and Melanie Heeren. Source: Porter Funeral Home, Hawarden, IA., obit.

3. Harold Frederick Louis Heuer born 26 Jan 1919 Hawarden IA died 19 Dec 1997 Rock Valley IA.
Obituary - Hawarden Independent of Dec 25, 1997 Harold Heuer, age 78, of Rock Valley, died Fri., Dec, 19, 1997 at the Hegg Memorial Hospital at Rock Valley. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Tues,, Dec, 23 at Peace Lutheran Church, rural Sioux Center, with Rev. Ernie Caltvell officiating. Visitation was Mon., Dec. 22, with the family present 7 to 9 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. at the Porter Funeral Home at Rock Valley.
Harold Frederick Louis Heuer was born January 26, 1919 in Eagle Township near Hawarden, the son of John and Louise (Miller) Heuer. Harold attended country school and graduated from the Sioux Center High School in 1937. He married Myra Liston on August 30, 1942 at the Peace Lutheran Church of rural Sioux Center. Together they farmed near Rock Valley until 1964 and continued living on the farm until moving to Rock Valley in October 1991. Harold was very active in the National Farmers Organization, doing organizational work in western Iowa and southern Minnesota counties and later served as Iowa's district vice-president. He was lifelong member of Peace Lutheran Church, serving on the church council and Lutheran Brotherhood until suffering a stroke in June of 1991. Surviving relatives include his wife; three daughters and their husbands, Eloise and Kenn Hamann of Dublin, CA, Sandra and Jim Borello of South Barrington, IL, Victoria Jayne of Portland, OR; one son and his wife, David and Sandra Heuer of Rock Valley; seven grandchildren; one brother and his wife, Clarence and Phyllis Heuer of Hawarden; two sisters, Rose Roberts of Hawarden, and Viola and her husband Dwayne Grau of Ireton; one brother-inlaw, Benton Boyer of Hawarden. Harold was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Natalie Sehroeder, his parents; two brothers, Edwin and John Heuer; one sister, Lois Boyer; brother-in-law, Dense Roberts; and a sister-in-law, Louise Heuer.

4. Clarence Melvin Heuer born 21 Sep 1920 Hawarden IA and died 15 jan 2013 Hawarden IA.
OBITUARY - Home Town: Hawarden, Iowa Deceased Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Service: Friday, January 18, 2013 Time: 10:30 a.m. Address: Trinity Lutheran Church
Hawarden, Iowa – Clarence M. W. Heuer, 92, of Hawarden went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 at the Hillcrest Health Care Services. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hawarden with the Rev. Todd Bunge officiating. Burial will be in Grace Hill Cemetery at Hawarden. Visitation will begin at noon Thursday, with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. followed by visitation with the family until 8:00 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church. The Porter Funeral Home of Hawarden is assisting the family.
Clarence Melvin William Heuer was born September 21, 1920 at the Heuer home place in Eagle Township east of Hawarden to John and Louise (Miller) Heuer. He was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church in rural Sioux Center where he was also later confirmed. He attained his education through the eighth grade at a country school in Eagle Township where he later was a country school director for many years. At an early age, he started farming with his father which he thoroughly enjoyed and continued long after. He was united in marriage to Phyllis LeAnn Johnson on Valentine's Day, February 14th, 1946 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ireton. After settling in at the Heuer home place, they attended Peace Lutheran Church for many years where he held offices on the church council a number of times. Clarence and Phyllis were blessed with two children, a daughter, Shari, and a son, Randy. Clarence's interests included bowling with the Kent Feed team for many years in Ireton and later in Hawarden. He and his wife also enjoyed traveling with their friends throughout the U.S. and also to Japan, Europe, and Hawaii several times. In addition, he took many fall fishing trips and was an avid collector of Farmall Tractors which he proudly displayed in his home. Later, Clarence and his wife enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren and attending their school activities where they could always be seen in the bleachers. In December of 1977, the couple moved to their new home in Hawarden and became members of Trinity Lutheran Church. Clarence still continued to farm for many years with his son Randy and son-in-law, Fred Koopmans. He took great pride in maintaining his home by grooming his lawn and helping with the flowers.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving family, including his wife, Phyllis, of almost 67 years; a daughter, Shari and her husband Fred Koopmans of Hawarden; and a son, Randy Heuer and his wife Pam of Alcester. Grandchildren are Michele Dirkx and her husband Brian of Spencer, Michael Koopmans and his wife Tammy of Hinton, Jayson Koopmans and his wife Carolina of Mankato, Tara Shumansky and her husband Todd of Sioux City, Sara DeLay and her husband Ben of Beresford, and Josh Homandberg and his fianceé, Molly Donnelly of Alcester. Great Grandchildren are Jenna & Devin Dirkx, Caden & Kylie Koopmans, Carson & Jackson Koopmans, Jace & Aubrey Shumansky, Josie, Megan & Cooper DeLay, and many nephews anand nieces. Clarence also has a sister, Rose Roberts of Hawarden, four sisters-in-law, Myra Heuer of Rock Valley, Ruth Esbeck of Hawarden, Lorraine Wells and Vivian Johnson of Ireton; and a brother-in-law, Benton Boyer of Hawarden. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, John and Louise Heuer, three brothers, Edwin, Harold, and John; two sisters, Lois Boyer and Viola Grau; a sister-in-law, Louise Heuer; brothers-in-law, Densel Roberts, Dwayne Grau, Roland Johnson and Willis Wells; and several nieces and nephews.. Source: Porter Funeral Home, Hawarden, IA., obit.

5. Viola June Elizabeth Heuer (Grau) born 24 Jun 1922 Hawarden IA died 4 Oct 1999 Sioux Center IA.
Obituary - Viola June Elizabeth Grau, 77, of Ireton died suddenly Monday, Oct.4, 1999, at Sioux Center Community Hospital in Sioux Center, Iowa, of an apparent heart attack.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Peace Lutheran Church in rural Sioux Center. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Ireton. Visitation will be 1 to 4:30 p.m. today at Porter Funeral Home in Ireton. Visitation with the family will resume 7 to 9 p.m. today, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m., at the church.
Mrs. Grau was born June 24, 1922, in Eagle Township near Hawarden, Iowa, the daughter of John and Louise (Miller ) Heuer. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She attended country school and graduated from Sioux Center High School in1938.
She married Dwayne Marlo Grau on Feb 4, 1945, in rural Sioux Center. The couple farmed near Ireton until 1978. She was owner and operator of Vi’s Cake Shop.
She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, where she served as church treasurer and Sunday School superintendent, and Women of Evangelical Lutheran Church Association, where she was treasurer. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, bowling and puzzles.
Survivors include her husband; three daughters and their husbands, Paula and Duane Koller of Sioux Falls, S.D., Marsha and Bobby Driggers of Merrill, Iowa, and Lori and Randy Davis of Hawarden; five grandchildren, Adam Muller, Mindee (Muller) Winkel, Heath, Tiffany and Bobbie Sue Davis; a great-granddaughter; a sister, Rose Roberts of Hawarden; a brother and his wife, Clarence and Phyllis Heuer of Hawarden; a brother-in-law, Benton Boyer of Hawarden; and a sister-in-law, Myra Heuer of Rock Valley, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, Barry Wayne; her parents; three brothers, Edwin, Harold and John; a sister, Lois Boyer; a brother-in law, Densel Roberts; and a sister-in-law, Louise Heuer. Source: Local newspaper after 10-4-1999

6. Lois Lorraine Heuer (Boyer) born 23 Apr 1926 Sioux County IA died 21 Jan 1995 Hawarden IA Obituaty - Hawarden Independent January 25, 1995 Lois "Mother" Boyer, 68, or rural Hawarden died Saturday, Jan. 21, 1995, at her residence. Services were held Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hawarden with the Rev. Loren Volger officiating. Burial was in Grace Hill Cemetery. Visitation was held Tuesday, with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at the Porter- Dow Funeral Home in Hawarden. Mrs. Boyer was born April 23, 1926, on a farm in Eagle Township, Sioux County, the daughter of John and Louise (Miller) Heuer. She was baptized June 6, 1926, and confirmed May 28, 1939, at the Peace Lutheran Church, rural Sioux Center. She moved to Hawarden with her mother and brother in 1945. She graduated from Hawarden High School in 1944. She worked at several business places in Hawarden including Mary's Quilts and More. She married Benton Boyer Dec. 16, 1946, at the Dwayne Grau Home near Ireton. The couple farmed north of Hawarden their entire married life. Mrs. Boyer was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid, the Voter's Assembly and Lamplighters. She was an active member of the Hawarden Hospital Auxiliary and Calliope Village.
Survivors include her husband; five sons, Bryon and his friend Jane Lustig of Cameron Park, Cali., Luke and Bill both of Hawarden, Dan and his wife Laurie of Ralston, Neb., and Aaron and his fiancee, Joyce Vreeman of Hawarden; three grandsons, Jesse Jared and Corey; two granddaughters Jennifer and Ashely; two brothers, Harold Hcucr of Rock Valley and Clarence Heuer of Hawarden; two sisters, Rose Roberts of Hawarden and Viola Grau of Ireton, and 14 nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brother, Edwin and Johnny.

7. John Fredrick Heuer born 16 Aug 1929 and died 1 may 1956 Hawarden IA.
John Heuer, 25, Victim in Road Accident Near Here
John Heuer, 25, who farmed near here, was killed late Tuesday afternoon when the pickup truck in which he was riding was in collision with another vehicle at a country road intersection, six miles east and one mile north of Hawarden. A. D. Van Etten, Sioux county coroner, said Heuer died almost instantly after suffering a fractured skull. There were no witnesses to the crash, it was reported. Mrs. Hairley Brown of Ireton was the driver of the other car. Her grandson, Karl Groen, was a passenger in her car at the time of the accident. Neither Mrs. Brown nor young Groen were injured, it was reported Heuer was thrown from truck. Patrolman Lawrence Haze of the Iowa Highway Patrol at Sheldon said Mr. Heuer's vehicle was knocked off the road and into the ditch but did not overturn. The driver was thrown in front of the vehicle, however, it was possible that rain was falling and clouding of windshields of the cars and could have contributed to the crash, Patrolman Haze was assisted in the investigation by Dykstra, Sioux county sheriff and Dr. Van Etten.
Mr. Heuer was born August 16, 1930, on a farm near Hawarden. He was graduated from Hawarden high school and entered the Service shortly afterward. He was the father of 3. He married Ruth Harris of Akron, while in the service.
Survivors include the widow; daughter Amy, 4; two sons, Jeffrey, 1, and Timothy, 6 weeks; three sisters, Mrs. Denise Roberts and Mrs. Lois Boyer, both of Hawarden, and Mrs. Viola Grati (sp) of Ireton; three brothers, Edwin and Clarence, both of Hawarden, and Harold of Rock Valley. The body was taken to the Barnard funeral home.
Source: Rock Valley Bee 5/3/1956

OBITUARY OF JOHN HEUER Sr.
Source: Hawarden Independent (10-26-1944)
Born: December 24, 1884 Died: 1944
JOHN HEUER DIED MONDAY AT HOSPITAL--WELL KNOWN MAN SUCCUMBS AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS---HAD FARMED IN EAGLE TOWNSHIP NEARLY ALL HIS LIFE; FUNERAL BEING HELD THIS AFTERNOON
John Heuer, 59, prominent farmer of Eagle Township, passed away at the Hawarden Hospital at 7:15 Monday evening.
While Mr. Heuer had been in failing health for some time, he was up and around until recently. He became seriously ill almost two weeks before his death and was removed to the hospital.
Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o’clock this afternoon and at Peace Lutheran Church in Plato Township at 2:3, with Reverend Hugo Beyers in charge. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
John Frederick Heuer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Heuer, was born December 24, 1884, on the farm where he spent practically all his life. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in his youth and remained a member of the Peace Lutheran Church throughout his life.
He was united in marriage with Louise Miller in July, 1914, and to this union were born seven children all of whom survive him. After his marriage he continued to live on the home farm and was one of Eagle Township’s most progressive and successful farmers. Besides his wife, he is survived by seven children, Edwin Heuer of Hawarden, Harold Heuer of Rock Valley, Clarence, Viola, Louis and John at home, and Mrs. Densel Roberts, who has been at home since her husband, who was recently reported missing in action in the European War theater, was sent overseas. Mr. Heuer also leaves two brothers, Fred and William Heuer of Hawarden, and four sisters, Mrs. Albert Klumb, Mrs. Emil Steinfadt and Mrs. Herman Gradert of Hawarden, and Mrs. Chris Westergard of Ireton. There are four grandchildren, Karen and Brian Heuer, Eloise Heuer and Glenna Mae Roberts.

OBITUARY OF LOUISE HEUER
Mother of Local Person Passed Away In Hawarden Thurs.
Mrs. Louise Heuer passed away Thursday at her home in Hawarden after an illness of two months at the age of 63. She spent one week in Rochester and was treated in Davenport five weeks and spent her remaining days at home.
Louise Frederick Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Miller was born Sept, 23, 1888 on a farm near Rock Valley. She was married to John Heuer of Hawarden July 8, 1914, they farmed in that vicinity for 30 years. Mr. Heuer preceded her in death in 1944 and she later moved to Hawarden, where she resided until her death. She was a member of the Lutheran church, Ladies aid and missionary league of that church, also honorary member of the Rural Study Club and member of the Garden Club.
She leaves to mourn her passing seven children, Edwin, Clarence, Rose Roberts and Lois Boyer of Hawarden, Harold of Rock Valley, Viola Grau of Ireton and John who is in the Air Force, at Selma, Ala., also two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Frank Plunkt and Mrs. Anna Coffman of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Wesley Miller of Rock Valley, Lois and Carl Miller of Hudson and 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church at Hawarden with Rev. Pittack officiating.
Source: Rock Valley Bee 8/28/1952