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Henry F Hansmeier

Birth	:	29 Aug 1874 Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Death	:	Oct 1966 Bristol, Day County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Bristol Cemetery, Bristol, Day County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.3406160, -97.7481940
Plot	:	Row B, Plot 41
Description	:	“FOREWARD [to “This Is My Life” by Herman F. Hansmeier published 1959 by Reporter and Farmer Co., Webster, South Dakota] This book of my life I dedicate jointly to the Germany where I was born and to the America where I have lived my adult life. To each I owe a great debt—to Germany for the heritage of a sound body and mind and for the early training which gave me a sense of true value which has served me well throughout life—and to America for receiving me as her own son, affording unlimited opportunity for myself and my family... Read More	“FOREWARD [to “This Is My Life” by Herman F. Hansmeier published 1959 by Reporter and Farmer Co., Webster, South Dakota] This book of my life I dedicate jointly to the Germany where I was born and to the America where I have lived my adult life. To each I owe a great debt—to Germany for the heritage of a sound body and mind and for the early training which gave me a sense of true value which has served me well throughout life—and to America for receiving me as her own son, affording unlimited opportunity for myself and my family and sharing bountifully in all those many blessings that only the United States of America can provide. For all these I am truly grateful. If in the pages of this book, some one will be enabled to appreciate more fully this land in which we live, the Good Earth that God has provided, and the opportunities that await all those who strive to be worthy of them, it will have fulfilled its purpose. Henry F. Hansmeier.” “On March 8, 1906 at Waukon, Iowa, I married Helen [Lana] Helming at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Helming…. My wife and I observed our Golden Wedding March 8, 1956.” The Hansmeiers had two children, Ralph H. Hansmeier (Wanda Violet Pierson) and Evangeline R. Hansmeier (Wallace S. Moore). Herman F. Hansmeier came from Lippe, Germany. He wrote: “Lippe was ruled by a prince who was well supplied with tax free land and forest. But he was so interested in social life and hunting that the welfare of the people was neglected. While the neighboring princes were busy having railroads and factories built to keep their people busy, his people had to go away from home to find work…. Lippe is an historic place. In 9 A.D. the Roman army was defeated in the Leutsberg Forest (Leuterburgerwald) by Hermann. This marked the beginning of the downfall of the Roman Empire. A large monument to Hermann’s memory still stands in Lippe.” His comment about the Lippe prince may explain the extensive immigration of other families who settled in the Bristol and Webster areas. “The Hansmier seed, seed cleaning and farming operations have grown to large size and constitute the largest source of labor employment in the Bristol area. Operated as a partnership between the senior Mr. Hansmeier and his children, the Hansmeier firm has pioneered in crop experimentation and in methods of seed cleaning, has built up a market for South Dakota grown legumes over a wide area and in expanding the bluegrass seed operations. Its seed cleaning plant in Bristol is modern and up-to-date in every particular and its operators have a know-how that only years of practical experience can give. Those activities, combined with high character and a genuine desire to serve honestly and well, have given the name ‘Hansmeier’ a high place in its home community and everywhere the name is known.” Herman F. Hansmeier’s book is a treasure with photos of family and homes. Moreover, it provides a view into the values and ambition of immigrants determined to succeed in a new land. ------------------------------------------------ Henry's father is Herman Dietrich Hansmeier; and his mother, Karoline Henrietta Hansmeier. I am unable to find the day of Henry F. Hansmeier's death. Incidentally, his book "This Is My Life" is available for purchase via the Internet (Abe's Books, et al). [Submitted by Marilyn Bullert Rarick (#47238869)]

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Henry F Hansmeier's memorial is located at: Bristol Cemetery, Bristol, Day County, USA.
When did Henry F Hansmeier death?
Henry F Hansmeier death on Oct 1966 in Bristol, Day County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 45.3406160
Longitude: -97.7481940

Family Members:

Spouse

Helen Lana Helming Hansmeier

(1876 - 1963)

Children

Evangeline Ruth Hansmeier Moore

(1907 - 1988)

Ralph Hansmeier

(1912 - 2001)

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Coordinate: 45.3406160, -97.7481940

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Coordinate: 45.1814003, -97.6680984

16. Scotland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.2580986, -97.9606018

17. Saint Ansgar Cemetery
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18. Hanson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.5005989, -97.6517029

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Coordinate: 45.1379880, -97.7024780

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