SHULTZ, John H. (1836 - 1916)

SHULTZ

Posted By: Karon King (email)
Date: 10/24/2016 at 23:33:32

John Henry Shultz
(May 8, 1836 - Feb 11, 1916)

The New Virginian newspaper, New Virginia, Iowa, Thursday, Feb 17, 1916, front page

Sudden Death of J. H. Shultz – Died at the home of his sister, Mrs. M. J. Wilson, Friday morning, Sick but a short time
This community was shocked Friday morning to learn that J. H. Shultz had passed away about eight o’clock that morning. Very few knew that he was sick. In company with his sister, Mrs. M. J. Wilson, he had went to Murray Saturday to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. P. G. Butler. Little did anyone realize that in less than one short week Mr. Shultz would have left this stage of action. He complained Monday evening of a pain in his chest. He grew worse, and in spite of all that could be done he passed away a victim of acute pneumonia. To know Mr. Shultz was to like him. He was a most pleasant gentleman to meet and to talk to. A good Christian man has gone to his reward and this old world is better for him having lived in it. The deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones in these their saddest of hours.
The Obituary
John Henry Shultz, the third child of Washington and Fanny Henry Shultz, was born May 8th, 1836, in Park county, Indiana, and departed this life at New Virginia, Iowa, Feb. 11th, 1916, at the age of 79 years, 9 months, and 3 days. He was of German-Irish decent, his father’s side being German and the mother’s side – Irish. His father died when he was but 16 years of age. In company with his mother, brother and three sisters he came to Iowa in 1852 and located on a farm near Oskaloosa, Mahaska county, where he lived for forty years. Moved to Madison county in 1900 and to Warren county in 1903, where he resided until death. He was married to Louisa Lyon, March 13th, 1860, who died Feb 11th, 1908. To this union was born three children, George A., of Indianola, Iowa, one child who died when one year old, and J. Eustice, of Osage, Sask., Canada. In 1869 he united with the Presbyterian church and for almost 50 years was an active member. Left to mourn his loss are two sons, two sisters and five grandchildren. Short funeral services were held at the home at 11 o’clock Saturday, February 12th, conducted by Rev. Geo. W. Koser, pastor of the M.E. church, after which the remains were taken overland to Indianola, where funeral services will be held Monday and the body laid to rest in the Indianola cemetery.