Tena (Wiemann) GERDES 1868 - 1949

GERDES, WIEMANN, WESSELS, VAN AVERY, HULSING, WINTJES, NEVE

Posted By: Mark Moore (email)
Date: 3/23/2010 at 17:52:16

Mrs.Tena Gerdes

Mrs. Tena Gerdes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Temme Wiemann, deceased, was born in Eastfriesland, Germany, February 22,1868. On April 18, 1889 she was united in marriage to George Gerdes. To this union 12 children were born. In the year 1902 with her husband and children she left her homeland and came to America. They first made their home in the town of Meservey. Later the family moved on a farm, being engaged in farming. They retired from farm life in 1929 and moved to the town of Meservey, where the remaining years of life were spent in retirement. The departed was a faithful member of the Meservey Reformed Church since October,1919 when she was received into its fellowship on confession of faith in her Lord and Savior. During the last months of life the health of Mrs. Gerdes began to fail, chiefly due to ailment of the heart. Loving hearts and helping hands did not fail her in the days of her affliction and helplessness. Gradually becoming weaker she entered the hospital in Mason City about four weeks prior to her death. Every human means and medical skill was employed to prolong her life. But gradually her condition became more serious. On Wednesday morning, May 25, she quietly passed away, attaining the age of 81 years, 3 months, and 3 days. We believe she was ready to depart from this earthly life and meet her Lord.

She leaves to mourn her departure, her children: Tim Gerdes of Goodell, Iowa; Miss Jennie Gerdes and Mrs. Gertie Wessels of Meservey, Iowa; Mrs. Reka Van Avery of Mason City, Iowa; Mrs. Margaret Hulsing of Rockwell, Iowa; 4 brothers: John Wiemann of Thornton, Iowa; Leppo Wiemann of Alexander, Iowa; Thomas and Harm Wiemann of Verona, North Dakota; 2 sisters: Mrs. Jennie Wintjes of Meservey, Iowa; Mrs. Effie Neve of Sheffield, Iowa; 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren and also many other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death of the immediate members of the family are the husband and seven children.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 28,1949 at Meservey Reformed Church with the pastor E. Kampmann in charge. Internment was made in the Meservey cemetery.

Belmond Independent - Thursday, June 9, 1949