Herter, Elizabeth Mrs. Henry H. 1861-1944

HERTER, SCHMIDT

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 9/10/2012 at 11:40:32

Hawarden Independent of July 6, 1944
DEATH COMES TO AN AGED PIONEER
Mrs. H. M. Herter, who for 60 years lived in Hawarden, passed away at 5 o'cjock Monday morning at the home of her daughter,-- Mrs. Harry Dawson, five miles northwest of Hawarden, following a long illness. Mrs. Herter was removed to the Hawarden hospital several months ago and recovered sufficiently so that she was able to return home, but later she was removed to the home of her daughter in order that she might receive better care.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon at the Associated church, with Rev. Noel Orcutt in charge. Burial was in Grace Hill cemetery.

Elizabeth Schmidt was born June 13, 1861, at Elmstein, Germany, and died on July 3, 1944, having just passed her 83rd birthday. She came to America when a girl, locating at Youngstown, Ohio. She was united in marriage with Henry H. Herter at Montezuma, Iowa, December 4, 1883, and to this union were born three children. One son, Hiram J., preceded her in death June 15, 1902. Her husband passed away January 23, 1934,

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs, Floyd F. Edmintser of Sioux Falls and Mrs, Harry Dawson of Hawarden. Mrs. Herter spent all but one year of her married life in Hawarden and was one of the real pioneers. She was
a member of the Congregational church and of the Ladies Aid of that church. During the early days of the church, she was an ardent worker in the various organizations and a faithful attendant. After the death of her husband, she continued to live in her home until she was stricken with illness and unable to care for herself.