Heimke, William F. 1868-1940

HEIMKE, BOWERS

Posted By: Lorelei Rusco (email)
Date: 5/5/2011 at 13:39:31

Heimke, William Frederick –
The sudden death of Wiliam F. Heimke which occurred Monday evening, July 8 [1940] at about 5:30 o'clock at the Heimke farm near Kent, came as a great shock to the surrounding community. Mr. Heimke was apparently in good wealth, and had gone to the farm where his daughter, Mrs. Fred Stillinger lives, to help the men about oats.
He complained to one of the men that it seemed hard for him to get his breath, which was the only thing that indicated that he was not feeling so well. He collapsed suddenly and died before the other workers could reach him.
William Fredrick Heimke was born near Berlin, Germany, February 2, 1868, and passed from this life July 8, 1940, at the age of 72 years, 5 months and 6 days. His death occurred at the Heimke farm now occupied by his daughter, Mrs. Fred Stillinger and husband. He retired from the farm 21 years ago and came to Corning to live.
When five years old he came with his parents to America where he grew to manhood in Grant township, Adams county. October 7, 1896; he was married to Blanche Olive Bowers. To this union five children were born, one son dying in infancy
The living children are: Blanche at home, Mrs. Grace Dory of Henderson, la.; Mrs. Jessie Stllinger of Kent and Dale of Corning.
His father, His father, mother, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. His living brothers are Charles of Kent, Chris of Virginia, Albert of North Dakota, Fred of Cromwell; and one sister, Mrs. Marie Mort of Nebraska.
He also leaves two grandchildren, Mary Ann and David William, children of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Heimke.
In early life he united with the Methodist church and has continued his membership and interest in the principles of Christianity. He was a kind and loving husband and father, a good neighbor and a friend to all. His energy and stability, fairness in judgment and kindliness of nature have endeared him to all who have known him.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon July 20, 1940 at the Methodist Church, Corning, Iowa, conducted by the Rev. F.G. Barnes. Burial was in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, July 18, 1940