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Henry W Hitzemann

Birth	:	19 Dec 1895 Westfield, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	31 Oct 1961 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8367004, -96.5453033
Description	:	WIDELY KNOWN AKRON FARMER DIES SUDDENLY Henry Hitzemann Spent Most Of Life In Akron Vicinity Coming as a grievous shock to the family and acquaintances was the death of Henry W. Hitzemann, prominent farmer northeast of town, Tuesday, October 31, 1961, at the Veterans' Hospital, Sioux Falls. He had been ailing somewhat, but entered the hospital for treatment only the day before his death. His age was 65 years, 10 months and 12 days. Henry William Hitzemann, son of August and Caroline Oofenerde Hitzemann, was born Dec. 19, 1895, in Westfield Township, near Westfield, Plymouth County,... Read More	WIDELY KNOWN AKRON FARMER DIES SUDDENLY Henry Hitzemann Spent Most Of Life In Akron Vicinity Coming as a grievous shock to the family and acquaintances was the death of Henry W. Hitzemann, prominent farmer northeast of town, Tuesday, October 31, 1961, at the Veterans' Hospital, Sioux Falls. He had been ailing somewhat, but entered the hospital for treatment only the day before his death. His age was 65 years, 10 months and 12 days. Henry William Hitzemann, son of August and Caroline Oofenerde Hitzemann, was born Dec. 19, 1895, in Westfield Township, near Westfield, Plymouth County, Iowa. He was baptized Jan. 12, 1896, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Akron, by Pastor Fred A. Meske, and on April 11, 1911, was confirmed, also in Trinity Lutheran Church, by Pastor Meske, into the Lutheran faith. He received his education in the local schools. On Feb. 12, 1923, he was married to Helen Von Hagel, at Trinity Church, Akron. The couple farmed in the Akron vicinity all their life together, living in one place 19 years, and 12 years on another. Mr. Hitzemann was a member to Trinity Brotherhood and served on the Church Council. He was a member os the American Legion. He saw active service overseas for his country in World War I. Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Helen; five sons, Arnold, Marvin, George, and Arden of Akron, and Robert, of Sioux City, two daughters, Mrs. Helen Meske, and Esther Hitzemann at home, 15 grandchildren, and two brothers and two sisters: Carl, Adolph, Mrs. Minnie Von Hagel, Akron; Mrs. Bertha Lammers, Red Elm, S. Dak. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved relatives. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church, Rev. Luther Meyer officiating. Pallbearers were Gary Hartmann, Arthur Rozell, Fred Hillrichs, Carl Hasenbank, Melvin Johnson, Reinie Witt, Henry Kleihauer and Marvin Klemme. Interment was in Riverside cemetery. [Source: The Akron Register Tribune; Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA; Thursday, November 9, 1961; Volume 75, Number 17, Page 1]

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Henry W Hitzemann's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Henry W Hitzemann death?
Henry W Hitzemann death on 31 Oct 1961 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 42.8367004
Longitude: -96.5453033

Family Members:

Parent

August Hitzemann

(1865 - 1944)

Caroline Offenerde Hitzemann

(1869 - 1956)

Spouse

Helen Margaret “Matie” Von Hagel Hitzemann

(1894 - 1985)

Siblings

PVT Carl Herman Hitzemann

(1897 - 1978)

Adolph Louis Hitzemann

(1899 - 1989)

Children

Arnold William Hitzemann

(1924 - 1998)

Helen Margaret Hitzemann Meske

(1928 - 2005)

George Eldon Hitzemann

(1930 - 2013)

Marvin Earl Hitzemann

(1932 - 2018)

Esther Grace Hitzemann Neunaber

(1933 - 2014)

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