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William Henry Messner

Birth	:	21 Nov 1858 Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	26 Oct 1946 Wolbach, Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Hillside Cemetery, Wolbach, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4005089, -98.3921356
Plot	:	Block 1, Lot 65
Description	:	From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, October 31, 1946, transcribed by Linda Berney: Funeral Services Held Tuesday for William H. Messner – Funeral services for William Henry Messner were held Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. at the home and 2:15 p.m. at the Lutheran Church. William Henry Messner was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 21, 1858 and passed away at his home in Wolbach, Saturday, October 26, 1946, 8:30 p.m. at the age of 87 years, 11 months and 5 days. He was baptized in infancy and later confirmed in the Lutheran Church to which he remained faithful and was such... Read More	From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, October 31, 1946, transcribed by Linda Berney: Funeral Services Held Tuesday for William H. Messner – Funeral services for William Henry Messner were held Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. at the home and 2:15 p.m. at the Lutheran Church. William Henry Messner was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 21, 1858 and passed away at his home in Wolbach, Saturday, October 26, 1946, 8:30 p.m. at the age of 87 years, 11 months and 5 days. He was baptized in infancy and later confirmed in the Lutheran Church to which he remained faithful and was such a source of comfort in his late declining years and recent illness. He was one of a family of 9 children. The family moved to Portland, Indiana when he was a small boy, where he grew to man-hood, coming to Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, in 1882 where he was foreman of the Allerton ranch for 4 years. In 1886 he married Sarah Lowe. They moved onto a farm in Nance County where they lived for 34 years, then moved to his present home in Wolbach. To this union was born 6 children one having died in infancy. Mrs. Messner passed away 11 years ago. Those surviving are Minnie Berney and Hazel Wagner of Wolbach; Margaret Kernan, Santa Monica, California; Wm. Messner, Jr., Riverside, California and Clyde Messner, Malcolm, Nebraska, 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Louise Collins, Detroit, Michigan; Tena Baughman and Emma Messner Anonia, Ohio and one brother, George, Bellfountain, Ohio. Rev. C. B. Harmon of Grand Island conducted the services. "Lead Me Gently Home" was sung by Zola Grossart and Bonnie Bengtson and "In the Garden" by the choir with Mrs. Helen Adams, organist. Pallbearers were: Wm. Borre, Ray McLain, Harry Brown, J. A. Berney, Edward Allen and Dr. Holm with Gus Holm, Ed McKelvey, Pete Berney and D. H. Marcoe as Honorary Pallbearers. Interment was made in the Hillside Cemetery. Out of town relatives and friends attending the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Messner, Malcolm; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Berney, Columbus; Mr. and Mrs. Don Feather and Jerry, Cheyenne, Wyoming; Mrs. Tony Henggeler and grandson, Allen Henggeler, Columbus; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell, Elba; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cox, Cedar Rapids; Mrs. Mae Halpin and Aaron, Belgrade; Mrs. C. B. Harmon, Grand Island; Mrs. Jerry Svoboda and Mrs. Bill Svoboda, St. Paul and Mr. Henry Peterson, Fullerton.

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William Henry Messner's memorial is located at: Hillside Cemetery, Wolbach, Greeley County, USA.
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William Henry Messner death on 26 Oct 1946 in Wolbach, Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.4005089
Longitude: -98.3921356

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Sarah Jane Lowe Messner

(1861 - 1935)

Siblings

Lewis Charles Messner

(1863 - 1938)

Children

Minnie C Messner Berney

(1887 - 1986)

Walter E Messner

(1892 - 1893)

Hazel Messner Wagner

(1894 - 1998)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hillside Cemetery
Wolbach, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4005089, -98.3921356

2. North Logan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3657990, -98.4492035

3. Spring Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3314200, -98.3833300

4. Summit Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3875008, -98.4953003

5. Rock Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3367004, -98.3246994

6. Fairdale Sunrise Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3580000, -98.4887000

7. North Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3222008, -98.4347000

8. South Logan Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3222100, -98.4352600

9. Hamm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2933006, -98.4672012

10. East O'Connor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5106000, -98.4638000

11. O'Connor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5101128, -98.4654999

12. Fairdale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2891998, -98.5152969

13. Enfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5391998, -98.2782974

14. Glenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2928990, -98.2148550

15. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2930984, -98.5746994

16. Swedish Cemetery
Greeley, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5525017, -98.5147018

17. Elba Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2764015, -98.5643997

18. Fish Creek Cemetery
Scotia, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4663000, -98.6154000

19. Cotesfield Cemetery
Cotesfield, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3358002, -98.6219025

20. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Greeley, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5539017, -98.5381012

21. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Belgrade, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4306984, -98.1434021

22. Greeley Cemetery
Greeley, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5554000, -98.5400000

23. Redwing Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4446983, -98.1369019

24. Rose Hill Cemetery
Palmer, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2256012, -98.2692032