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Henry Bernard Forkenbrock

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Birth	:	16 Dec 1840 Germany
Death	:	27 May 1916 Dyersville, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Francis Cemetery, Dyersville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4879860, -91.1355320
Description	:	From the May 29, 1916, edition of the Dubuque (IA) Telegraph Herald Dubuque County Pioneer Dead Henry H. Forkenbrock Is Suddenly Summoned Saturday Evening Was Native of Baden, Germany Came to Dubuque County When But Fifteen Years Old and Lived Here Ever Since Dyersville, Ia., May 29 -- Special: Henry Forkenbrock, a resident of Dubuque county since 1841, died at his home on West Main street in this city Saturday evening, about 6:30 o'clock, at the age of seventy-five years. Although a sufferer of heart trouble, he had been in very good health recently, being able to attend to business affairs. Death came... Read More	From the May 29, 1916, edition of the Dubuque (IA) Telegraph Herald Dubuque County Pioneer Dead Henry H. Forkenbrock Is Suddenly Summoned Saturday Evening Was Native of Baden, Germany Came to Dubuque County When But Fifteen Years Old and Lived Here Ever Since Dyersville, Ia., May 29 -- Special: Henry Forkenbrock, a resident of Dubuque county since 1841, died at his home on West Main street in this city Saturday evening, about 6:30 o'clock, at the age of seventy-five years. Although a sufferer of heart trouble, he had been in very good health recently, being able to attend to business affairs. Death came without a moment's warning while he was walking from one room to another. Deceased was a native of Germany, having been born in West Baden, Muenster, on Dec. 16, 1841. He lived there until he was fifteen years of age, when he immigrated to this country with his parents, coming directly to this county, locating near New Vienna. He grew to manhood and engaged in farming in that vicinity. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary M. Fangmann, who preceded him in death about eight years ago, in the Catholic church at New Vienna. In 1873, they came to Dyersville to live and Mr. Forkenbrock for many years was interested with the firm of Goerdt Bros., grain dealers. He is survived by six sons and one daughter. They are Rev. Father B.H. Forkenbrock of New Hampton; Rev. Father H.H. Forkenbrock of Seymour, Wis.; Joseph, New Hampton; Frank, Adrian, Minn.; John, Three Forks, Mont.; Fred of Dyersville, Mary and Mrs. B. Thier of Lismore, Minn. Henry Forkenbrock was one of the great men of this community, coming here in an early day. He endured the hardships of pioneer life in company with his faithful wife, whose death occurred several years ago. He was a devout member of the Catholic faith and live strictly in accordance with its teachings. The funeral will take place Wednesday morning at 9:30 from the home to St. Francis church and interment in the St. Francis cemetery, this city.

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Henry Bernard Forkenbrock's memorial is located at: Saint Francis Cemetery, Dyersville, Delaware County, USA.
When did Henry Bernard Forkenbrock death?
Henry Bernard Forkenbrock death on 27 May 1916 in Dyersville, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.4879860
Longitude: -91.1355320

Family Members:

Spouse

Mary Ann Fangmann Forkenbrock

(1844 - 1908)

Children

Rev Bernard H Forkenbrock

(1865 - 1938)

Joseph Ignatius Forkenbrock

(1873 - 1917)

Frederick Henry “Fred” Forkenbrock

(1882 - 1933)

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Coordinate: 42.4879860, -91.1355320

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Coordinate: 42.4486008, -90.9961014

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Coordinate: 42.5978012, -91.1577988

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Coordinate: 42.6003000, -91.0752000

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Coordinate: 42.3618000, -91.1478000

18. Johns Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3819008, -91.0338974

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Coordinate: 42.5196190, -90.9617890

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Coordinate: 42.3641500, -91.2199000

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Coordinate: 42.4041606, -91.2918120

22. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6241989, -91.1928024

23. Zion Reformed Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3465000, -91.0813000

24. Pine View Cemetery
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