Schumacher, Henry J. 1865-1940

SCHUMACHER, POTTHOFF

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:37

Source: Hawarden Independent (7-25-1940)

Born: August 3, 1865
Died: July 18, 1940

Henry J. Schumacher, a resident of the Hawarden and Chatsworth communities for 55 years, passed away at his home in Chatsworth shortly after 4 o'clock last Thursday afternoon, following a long illness. He was a sufferer from a heart ailment and had been confined to his home for many months preceding his death.

Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Church in this city at 9:30 Saturday morning with Reverend Father R. Graff in charge. Interment was made in Calvary Cemetery.

Henry J. Schumacher, a lifelong resident of Iowa, was born August 3, 1865, and passed away July 18, 1940, having attained the age of 74 years, 11 months and 15 days. He was united in marriage with Mary A. Potthoff in Hawarden October 7, 1889, and last October Mr. and Mrs. Schumacher celebrated their golden wedding.

To this union were born five children, two of whom passed away in infancy. The children, who together with his wife are left to mourn his death, are H.T. Schumacher and L.L. Schumacher of Sioux City and Mrs. Frank Vogelzang of Chatsworth. There are 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers and one sister, A.J. Schumacher of Hawarden; John Schumacher of Sioux City, and Mrs. William Sendleback and George Schumacher, who reside in Oklahoma. Two sisters preceded him in death.

Mr. Schumacher was one of the pioneers of Chatsworht, having resided there for the past forty years. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Schumacher operated the hotel there. He was also engaged in various other lines of business in Chatsworth during his long residence there. Before locating in Chatsworht he was engaged in farming in the Hawarden and Chatsworth communities for about 15 years. He served as mayor of Chatsworth for several years and he also served on the council for many years.

Mr. Schumacher possessed a jovial disposition and through his kindness he made numberless friends who will sincerely mourn his passing. During his long illness he was tenderly cared for by his wife and sincere sympathy is extended to her and the children in their loss of a good husband and father.

Relatives from a distance who came to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hansman and Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Potthoff and their son and wife of Halbur, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Tony Reisberg of Templeton, Iowa; Conrad Sondgroth and son of Carroll, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Potthoff and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Potthoff of Gary, South Dakota; Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Schumacher and Roger, Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Schumacher and family, John Schumacher, Mrs. Lloyd Dowd, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dudley, Mr. Lamberts. Mrs. Jo Adams, Mrs. John Rembe and family and Tony Schumacher Jr., all of Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. M.F. Russell and Mrs. Arden Banks of Merrill; Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Schumacher and family of Alcester; and Mrs. Mike Puhl and son of Akron.