OLOF REMIEN
Olof Remien, dealer in clothing, dry goods, boots, shoes, hats, caps, etc., commenced business here November 6, 1883, since which time he has done a good business. Mr. Remien was born in Northern Germany, May 22, 1852. He spent his early life in his native country, and in his youth learned the mason's trade in the city of Hamburg. In 1868 he came to America, and located at Davenport, Iowa, where he remained a short time, going from there to Chicago, where he followed his trade until 1874. In that year he came to Iowa, and resided in Avoca and Walnut, removing in December, 1875, to Marne. In November, 1883, he started the clothing and dry goods store that he now owns, having previously worked at his trade, and being engaged in the coal trade in Marne, in the winter seasons of 1881 and 1882. At the fall election of 1882 he was chosen justice of the peace, and in August, 1883, he was appointed notary public. He is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. On June 26, 18875, Mr. Remien was united in marriage to Anna Greve, at Walnut, Iowa. She is also a native of Germany, and daughter of John and Margaret Greve. Mr. and Mrs. Remien have four children...Emma, Bertha, Carl and Alvina.
Transcribed by Gloria Goltiani from "History of Cass County, Iowa. Together With Sketches of its Towns, Villages and Townships, Educational, Civil, Military and Political History: Portraits of Prominent Persons, and Biographies of Old Settlers and Representative Citizens." Springfield, Ill.: Continental Historical Company, 1884, pg. 614.
