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Rhinehart Hillrichs

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Birth	:	27 Apr 1892 Athens, Menard County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	5 Dec 1918
Burial	:	Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery, Ruble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8372000, -96.3799000
Description	:	Note: I believe the correct year of his death is 1892 since there was a sister born in October 1893.. LeMars Sentinel March 21, 1919 NEWS WAS BELATED FAMILY HAD NOT HEARD FROM SON FOR LONG TIME RINEHART HILLRICHS DIES IN FRANCE Young Man is Stricken With Attack of Pneumonia Which Proved Fatal—He Was a Resident of Preston Township All His Life A telegram was received on Thursday by the Hillrichs family residing in Preston township bringing belated news of the death of Rinehart E. Hillrichs, a son... Read More	Note: I believe the correct year of his death is 1892 since there was a sister born in October 1893.. LeMars Sentinel March 21, 1919 NEWS WAS BELATED FAMILY HAD NOT HEARD FROM SON FOR LONG TIME RINEHART HILLRICHS DIES IN FRANCE Young Man is Stricken With Attack of Pneumonia Which Proved Fatal—He Was a Resident of Preston Township All His Life A telegram was received on Thursday by the Hillrichs family residing in Preston township bringing belated news of the death of Rinehart E. Hillrichs, a son of Henry Hillrichs, who died in France on December 5, 1918, of pneumonia. It was the first information Mr. Hillrichs had received concerning his son since last November and the news of his death was a severe blow to the afflicted relatives. The family for months had been anxiously looking for a letter from the son in France. At the news of the armistice day they had rejoiced and were happy in the thought that the young man was well and would soon be reunited with is family. Their joy was turned into the deepest sorrow when the message conveying the sad news of his death without any premonitory warning or any word of illness was suddenly thrust upon them. Rinehart E. Hillrichs was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hillrichs and was born at Athens, Ill., on April 27, 1893, and was twenty-six years of age lacking a few months. When he was a baby of eighteen months old, his parents came to Plymouth County and the family has resided here ever since. Rinehard had always lived at home on the farm until he reported for service. He attended the country schools where he received his education and assisted his father in the work of the farm. He was called into service last July and left with a contingent of Plymouth County men for Camp Gordon. He was assigned to Company 31, 157th depot brigade, and after remaining at Camp Gordon for several weeks he was transferred to Camp Merritt from where he was sent overseas. His parents received several letters from him after his arrival overseas. In November letters ceased in coming. His early death is mourned by his parents, six brothers, and three sisters. They are Mrs. Will Barinsky of Johnson township, Henry, John, Emma, Fred, Minna, Bernhard, Harry and Edwin. His death has brought the bitter cup of sorrow to the lips of his many relatives and friends. In the truest sense of the words, he was manly, kind, loving, and true. He was a quiet and unassuming young man of splendid qualities and was very popular among the young people of the community. His friends were numbered by his acquaintances. Though it was not his lot to die on the field of battle his life given in full service to his country. To the broken hearted parents and his sorrowing brothers and sisters is extended the sympathy of all who knew and loved him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~NOTE ABOUT SPELLING: The name Rinehart or Rinehard Hillrichs was spelled both ways in this article about his death. The transcriber is not sure which spelling is correct. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ **Additional News Articles: ACCORDED MILITARY HONORS Body of Rheinhart Hillrichs is Returned from France The body of Rheinhart Hillrichs, who died while in service in France, was buried on Sunday at the Preston township church with military honors and a large concourse of people gathered to do honor to the memory of the young man. Rheinhart was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hillrichs, of Preston township, and with other Plymouth county boys was inducted into service in 1918. Members of the Horschler Post, of the American Legion, attended the funeral services at the graveside and fired a last volley over the grave of their comrade and taps were sounded. Source: Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel Tuesday, June 14, 1921 Le Mars, Iowa ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In order that misunderstandings may be corrected, Albert E. Hoschler Post No. 186, the American Legion desires to take this opportunity to assure the public that we hold the family of Henry Hillrichs entirely blameless for the manner in which the funeral of their son and brother, the late Pvt. Reinhard Hillrichs, U. S. army, was conducted. It was their desire and request that a military funeral be conducted and they did everything in their power to the end that all arrangements could be successfully completed. They have personally expressed their sorrow that certain incidents which took place without their previous knowledge or intention might be taken as showing disrespect to our country. The flag, which was removed from the casket, in compliance with army regulations before it was lowered into its last resting place, they cherish as being symbolic of the country he served and for which he died. They have our heartfelt sympathy. Albert E. Hoschler Post, No. 186, the American Legion. Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel June 24, 1921 Le Mars, Iowa ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Rhinehart Hillrichs's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery, Ruble, Plymouth County, USA.
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Latitude: 42.8372000
Longitude: -96.3799000

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Hillrichs Sr.

(1865 - 1949)

Mena Theen Schmidt Hillrichs

(1868 - 1941)

Siblings

Anna Margaret Hillrichs Barinsky

(1893 - 1968)

Henry Hillrichs Jr.

(1898 - 1971)

John Folkert Hillrichs

(1899 - 1958)

Emma Ankea Hillrichs Andresen

(1900 - 1984)

Fred Johannes Hillrichs

(1902 - 1964)

Mina Henrietta Hillrichs Peters

(1904 - 1987)

Ben Jurgen Hillrichs

(1906 - 1971)

Harry Albert Hillrichs

(1908 - 1976)

Edwin Gerrit Hillrichs

(1910 - 1949)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Ruble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8372000, -96.3799000

2. Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8208760, -96.3318410

3. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8514600, -96.2902600

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7. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7494011, -96.4005966

8. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7484000, -96.3315000

9. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8367004, -96.5453033

12. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9681015, -96.3143997

13. Hillside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7291985, -96.2544022

14. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8953018, -96.2005997

15. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7214480, -96.2583450

16. Mount Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8885994, -96.5667038

17. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9585991, -96.2550201

18. Resthaven Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8375015, -96.1686020

19. Union Creek Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8911018, -96.5863037

20. Calvary Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7939000, -96.1527100

21. Memorial Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7875000, -96.1504920

22. Westfield Township Cemetery
Westfield, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7510986, -96.5914001

23. Grace Hill Cemetery
Hawarden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0052986, -96.4708023

24. Liberty Perry Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6557999, -96.3893967