Pomeroy Herald
Thursday, January 18, 1912
Pioneer German Citizen
The illness of John Heide, which was noted in the columns of the Herald last week, terminated fatally at 10 o'clock Thursday night as a result of the attack of pneumonia from which he had suffered less than a week. This strong, robust man had quickly fallen prey to the disease which is so certain to undermine health where it attacks.
The funeral was held Monday, starting from the late home at twelve o'clock and reaching the Evangelical church at one o'clock for a service that was conducted by Rev. Schumann, and which was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends who paid their last respects to the honored memory of a friend whom they had known long and well.
John Jacob von der Heide was born in Marne, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, on the 10th of August, 1838. he came to America in 1865 and immediately sought in Iowa the opportunities which he expected to find in the new country. For a few years, he lived in Scott and Tama counties, but in 1869 came to Calhoun County and filed on the quarter section which was continuously his home after he settled on it in the spring of 1970. It is three miles west of Pomeroy, though at that time there was no town here, and all supplies that it was necessary to purchase had to be freighted from Lake City or Fort Dodge. He saw the country grow past the discouraging conditions, that made it seem almost worthless for a while, into rich tillable land that grew more and more profitable and has yielded him returns that have made it possible to add to his holdings until he has been able to provide generously for each of a large family of children.
Mr. Heide was married after he came here to Dorothy Lousia Leist, whose companionship was spared to him fifteen years. To this union four sons and two daughters were born. The sons still survive and are William, Peter, Otto and John. One daughter survives and is the wife of Emil Martens, and another daughter Louise, is dead. Of these John is the only one who is still at home, though the others live not far away. Their mother died of pneumonia on the second of February, 1888.
Mr. Heide married again, this time choosing Antje Dirks as his helpmeet. To them four children were born -- Lena, Mollie, Fred and Lizzie-- all of whom are home and mourn the death of a loving father.
The deceased is also survived by one brother, Claus C. von der Heide, who has lived here quite as long as his brother, and is well known in the community, as well as a brother and sister in Germany.
Mr. Heide has been a man who has commanded respect of all who know him. He has been a thrifty, upright citizen who held large views of the farming opportunities of this country, and has carefully husbanded his resources with a view of providing well for those who were dependent upon him. He enjoyed life and all that it brought him. After many years of earnest labor and the enjoyment of good health, he was called to his last rest Thursday evening.
Mrs. Heide and the children wish The Herald to express their thanks to many friends who assisted in caring for their husband and father during his illness. The sympathy that has since been made so manifest is appreciated too.
Contributor: Holly (51402139)
Thursday, January 18, 1912
Pioneer German Citizen
The illness of John Heide, which was noted in the columns of the Herald last week, terminated fatally at 10 o'clock Thursday night as a result of the attack of pneumonia from which he had suffered less than a week. This strong, robust man had quickly fallen prey to the disease which is so certain to undermine health where it attacks.
The funeral was held Monday, starting from the late home at twelve o'clock and reaching the Evangelical church at one o'clock for a service that was conducted by Rev. Schumann, and which was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends who paid their last respects to the honored memory of a friend whom they had known long and well.
John Jacob von der Heide was born in Marne, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, on the 10th of August, 1838. he came to America in 1865 and immediately sought in Iowa the opportunities which he expected to find in the new country. For a few years, he lived in Scott and Tama counties, but in 1869 came to Calhoun County and filed on the quarter section which was continuously his home after he settled on it in the spring of 1970. It is three miles west of Pomeroy, though at that time there was no town here, and all supplies that it was necessary to purchase had to be freighted from Lake City or Fort Dodge. He saw the country grow past the discouraging conditions, that made it seem almost worthless for a while, into rich tillable land that grew more and more profitable and has yielded him returns that have made it possible to add to his holdings until he has been able to provide generously for each of a large family of children.
Mr. Heide was married after he came here to Dorothy Lousia Leist, whose companionship was spared to him fifteen years. To this union four sons and two daughters were born. The sons still survive and are William, Peter, Otto and John. One daughter survives and is the wife of Emil Martens, and another daughter Louise, is dead. Of these John is the only one who is still at home, though the others live not far away. Their mother died of pneumonia on the second of February, 1888.
Mr. Heide married again, this time choosing Antje Dirks as his helpmeet. To them four children were born -- Lena, Mollie, Fred and Lizzie-- all of whom are home and mourn the death of a loving father.
The deceased is also survived by one brother, Claus C. von der Heide, who has lived here quite as long as his brother, and is well known in the community, as well as a brother and sister in Germany.
Mr. Heide has been a man who has commanded respect of all who know him. He has been a thrifty, upright citizen who held large views of the farming opportunities of this country, and has carefully husbanded his resources with a view of providing well for those who were dependent upon him. He enjoyed life and all that it brought him. After many years of earnest labor and the enjoyment of good health, he was called to his last rest Thursday evening.
Mrs. Heide and the children wish The Herald to express their thanks to many friends who assisted in caring for their husband and father during his illness. The sympathy that has since been made so manifest is appreciated too.
Contributor: Holly (51402139)
Pomeroy Herald
Thursday, January 18, 1912
Pioneer German Citizen
The illness of John Heide, which was noted in the columns of the Herald last week, terminated fatally at 10 o'clock Thursday night as a result of the attack of pneumonia from which he had suffered less than a week. This strong, robust man had quickly fallen prey to the disease which is so certain to undermine health where it attacks.
The funeral was held Monday, starting from the late home at twelve o'clock and reaching the Evangelical church at one o'clock for a service that was conducted by Rev. Schumann, and which was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends who paid their last respects to the honored memory of a friend whom they had known long and well.
John Jacob von der Heide was born in Marne, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, on the 10th of August, 1838. he came to America in 1865 and immediately sought in Iowa the opportunities which he expected to find in the new country. For a few years, he lived in Scott and Tama counties, but in 1869 came to Calhoun County and filed on the quarter section which was continuously his home after he settled on it in the spring of 1970. It is three miles west of Pomeroy, though at that time there was no town here, and all supplies that it was necessary to purchase had to be freighted from Lake City or Fort Dodge. He saw the country grow past the discouraging conditions, that made it seem almost worthless for a while, into rich tillable land that grew more and more profitable and has yielded him returns that have made it possible to add to his holdings until he has been able to provide generously for each of a large family of children.
Mr. Heide was married after he came here to Dorothy Lousia Leist, whose companionship was spared to him fifteen years. To this union four sons and two daughters were born. The sons still survive and are William, Peter, Otto and John. One daughter survives and is the wife of Emil Martens, and another daughter Louise, is dead. Of these John is the only one who is still at home, though the others live not far away. Their mother died of pneumonia on the second of February, 1888.
Mr. Heide married again, this time choosing Antje Dirks as his helpmeet. To them four children were born -- Lena, Mollie, Fred and Lizzie-- all of whom are home and mourn the death of a loving father.
The deceased is also survived by one brother, Claus C. von der Heide, who has lived here quite as long as his brother, and is well known in the community, as well as a brother and sister in Germany.
Mr. Heide has been a man who has commanded respect of all who know him. He has been a thrifty, upright citizen who held large views of the farming opportunities of this country, and has carefully husbanded his resources with a view of providing well for those who were dependent upon him. He enjoyed life and all that it brought him. After many years of earnest labor and the enjoyment of good health, he was called to his last rest Thursday evening.
Mrs. Heide and the children wish The Herald to express their thanks to many friends who assisted in caring for their husband and father during his illness. The sympathy that has since been made so manifest is appreciated too.
Contributor: Holly (51402139)
Thursday, January 18, 1912
Pioneer German Citizen
The illness of John Heide, which was noted in the columns of the Herald last week, terminated fatally at 10 o'clock Thursday night as a result of the attack of pneumonia from which he had suffered less than a week. This strong, robust man had quickly fallen prey to the disease which is so certain to undermine health where it attacks.
The funeral was held Monday, starting from the late home at twelve o'clock and reaching the Evangelical church at one o'clock for a service that was conducted by Rev. Schumann, and which was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends who paid their last respects to the honored memory of a friend whom they had known long and well.
John Jacob von der Heide was born in Marne, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, on the 10th of August, 1838. he came to America in 1865 and immediately sought in Iowa the opportunities which he expected to find in the new country. For a few years, he lived in Scott and Tama counties, but in 1869 came to Calhoun County and filed on the quarter section which was continuously his home after he settled on it in the spring of 1970. It is three miles west of Pomeroy, though at that time there was no town here, and all supplies that it was necessary to purchase had to be freighted from Lake City or Fort Dodge. He saw the country grow past the discouraging conditions, that made it seem almost worthless for a while, into rich tillable land that grew more and more profitable and has yielded him returns that have made it possible to add to his holdings until he has been able to provide generously for each of a large family of children.
Mr. Heide was married after he came here to Dorothy Lousia Leist, whose companionship was spared to him fifteen years. To this union four sons and two daughters were born. The sons still survive and are William, Peter, Otto and John. One daughter survives and is the wife of Emil Martens, and another daughter Louise, is dead. Of these John is the only one who is still at home, though the others live not far away. Their mother died of pneumonia on the second of February, 1888.
Mr. Heide married again, this time choosing Antje Dirks as his helpmeet. To them four children were born -- Lena, Mollie, Fred and Lizzie-- all of whom are home and mourn the death of a loving father.
The deceased is also survived by one brother, Claus C. von der Heide, who has lived here quite as long as his brother, and is well known in the community, as well as a brother and sister in Germany.
Mr. Heide has been a man who has commanded respect of all who know him. He has been a thrifty, upright citizen who held large views of the farming opportunities of this country, and has carefully husbanded his resources with a view of providing well for those who were dependent upon him. He enjoyed life and all that it brought him. After many years of earnest labor and the enjoyment of good health, he was called to his last rest Thursday evening.
Mrs. Heide and the children wish The Herald to express their thanks to many friends who assisted in caring for their husband and father during his illness. The sympathy that has since been made so manifest is appreciated too.
Contributor: Holly (51402139)
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