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Emil Zimmerman

Birth	:	8 Oct 1849 Germany
Death	:	3 Jan 1911 Shelby, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Boniface Cemetery, Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7219009, -95.3944016
Plot	:	SC-26-06
Description	:	* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1915 PAST AND PRESENT OF SHELBY COUNTY IOWA BY EDWARD S. WHITE, B.A., LL.B. B.F. BOWEN & COMPANY, Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana pages 1224 ~ 1225 EMIL ZIMMERMAN. The character of a community is determined by the lives of its stronger members. If its moral and intellectual status be good, if in a social way it is a pleasant place... Read More	* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1915 PAST AND PRESENT OF SHELBY COUNTY IOWA BY EDWARD S. WHITE, B.A., LL.B. B.F. BOWEN & COMPANY, Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana pages 1224 ~ 1225 EMIL ZIMMERMAN. The character of a community is determined by the lives of its stronger members. If its moral and intellectual status be good, if in a social way it is a pleasant place to live and if its citizens are known for their integrity, then the standards set by the leading men have been high and their influence powerful among those with whom they mingle. The late Emil Zimmerman was one type of The worthy German citizens who have contributed so much to the prosperity of this county. Although a quiet and unobtrusive man, with no ambition for public position or leadership, yet he contributed much to the material, civic and moral advancement of his county. His admirable qualities of honesty and attention to duty and the straightforward and up~ right course of his daily life won for him the esteem and confidence of his~ fellow men. The late Emil Zimmerman, one of the best beloved pioneers of this county, was born in 1849 in Westphalia, Germany, and died in this county January 3, 1911. He was the son of John and Marie Anna Zimmerman, both of whom spent all their lives in their native land. Emil Zimmerman was given a good education in the schools of Germany and after leaving school began work in a factory. His work was so satisfactory that within a short time he was made foreman at the early age of twenty~four. He felt that there were greater opportunities for advancement in the United States and in 1873 came to this country. He bought a farm in Westphalia town~ ship, Shelby county, and began life under unfavorable circumstances. With the determination and energy which characterizes the people of his country, he set to work and in a few years was on the road to prosperity. Each year he became more prosperous and when he retired in 1910 he was the owner of seven hundred and twenty~five acres of land in this county. Mr. Zimmerman was married to Bertha Heese in Westphalia and to this union were born thirteen children: Emil, who married Josephine Posch and has one child, Roman; John, who died August 4, 1882; Bertha, who is a Sister in St. Joseph Convent, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, known as Sister Jerome; Joseph, who is in the Jesuit college studying for the priesthood; Carl, who married Katherine Muenchrath, and has one child, Cletus; Anna, known as Sister Benita, who is a Sister in St. Joseph Convent, with her sister; Frank, single; Clara, who is with her two sisters in the convent at Milwaukee, where she is known as Sister Emelie; Bernard, a student at the Jesuit College, also studying for the priesthood; Marie, single; Elizabeth, who died November 15, 1897; Peter, a student at Jesuit College, and Adalaide, who is single and still at home. Mr. Zimmerman was a Democrat but never took an active part in politics although a firm advocate of good government. He and the whole family are zealous Catholics and are very active in their church. Charles J. (or Carl) Zimmerman, the fifth child of Emil and wife, was born March 5, 1887, in Westphalia township, in this county. He was given a good education in the local schools and later attended Champion College at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. After leaving college he returned home and worked upon the farm with his father until the latter's death in 1911. He was married January 10, 1911, to Katherine Muenchrath, the daughter of Fred and Anna (Ruthrup) Muenchrath, and to this union has been born one child, Cletus. His wife's parents were born in Germany and Osage county, Missouri, respectively. Mr. Muenchrath is a prosperous retired farmer now living in Earling. He and his wife reared a large family of children: George who married Marie Heese; vary, the wife of Henry Greave; Henry, who married Dora Goeser; Joseph, single; Bernadine, the wife of Otto Beiker; Katherine, the wife of Mr. Zimmerman, and Anna and Elizabeth, who are single. Charles (or Carl) Zimmerman is a young man of keen business ability and is highly respected and honored by everyone of his associates. He is making a success of farming and promises to be one of the leaders of his county. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ from Westphalia, IA 1872~1997 book "PRESERVING OUR PAST, ENSURING OUR FUTURE": Emil Zimmerman, Sr., (1849~1911) married Bertha Heese (1859~1925). Their children: Emil Jr., (18791956), married Josephine Posch (1887~1971); John (d. 1882); Bertha (Sr. Jerome, SSSF); Rev. Joseph, S.l., (1885~1954); Carl (1887~1967), married Katherine Muenchrath; Anna (Sr. Benita, SSSF); Frank (1891~1979), married Cecilia Schiltz; Clara (Sr. Emile, SSSF); Rev. Bernard, S.l.; Marie (Sr. Munda, SSSF1895~1979)~ Elizabeth (died in infancy); Peter, married Beth; and Adelaide (1901~1970), married Herman Hemmy. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Emil Zimmerman's memorial?
Emil Zimmerman's memorial is located at: Saint Boniface Cemetery, Westphalia, Shelby County, USA.
When did Emil Zimmerman death?
Emil Zimmerman death on 3 Jan 1911 in Shelby, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Emil Zimmerman's memorial?
Latitude: 41.7219009
Longitude: -95.3944016

Family Members:

Parent

Johann Zimmerman

(1821 - 1908)

Maria Anna Schnuettgen Zimmerman

(1826 - 1881)

Spouse

Bertha Maria Heese Zimmerman

(1859 - 1925)

Siblings

Mary Anna Zimmerman Schmitz

(1851 - 1933)

Regina Zimmerman Coenen

(1861 - 1941)

Children

Emil J. Zimmerman

(1879 - 1956)

John Zimmerman

(1882 - 1882)

Rev Joseph Aloysius Zimmerman

(1885 - 1954)

Carl John “Charley” Zimmerman

(1887 - 1967)

Frank Clement Zimmerman

(1891 - 1979)

Elisabeth Zimmerman

(1897 - 1897)

Adelaide Zimmerman Hemmy

(1901 - 1970)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

2. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

3. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

4. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

5. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

6. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

7. Rose Hill Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7317009, -95.2767029

8. Union Township Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3471985

9. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

10. Slates Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7605000, -95.2521000

11. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

12. Doyle Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8051000, -95.5087000

13. Cass Township Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

14. Gallands Grove RLDS Holcomb Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8342018, -95.4788971

15. Abel Galland Memorial Cemetery
Manteno, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8370000, -95.4932500

16. Fairview Township Cemetery
Corley, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5856500, -95.3207500

17. Bowmans Grove Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6617012, -95.2130966

18. Folck Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6198000, -95.2456000

19. Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

20. Danway Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7296982, -95.1900024

21. Manteno Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

22. Astor Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

23. Chambers Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6018982, -95.5681000

24. Red Line Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7178574, -95.1517029