CONTRACTOR IN CITY 50 YEARS DIES AT HOME
Benedict Herman, 79, Erected Some of the Largest Building Here
Benedict Herman, 79, prominent carpenter contractor, who erected and superintended construction of many of Manitowoc’s business blocks, died late Saturday at the home, 1226 South 14th Street.
For the past few years Mr. Herman had been living a retired life. The firm, which in late years was known at B. Herman and Sons, has been conducted by his son, Edward R. Herman.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the St. Boniface church, Monsignor Peil officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. The remains are at the home where they may be viewed up to the hour of the funeral.
Mr. Herman was born in Manitowoc March 21, 1854 and when he grew to manhood took up the carpenter trade. He entered the contracting business and was identified with some of the early day business blocks in Manitowoc.
On Job 50 Years
Among these were the Schuette Brothers store, the present Wood block on South Eighth Street, and the Metropolitan block on North Eighth Street.
The deceased was married to Miss Walburga Hook February 24, 1876. She died here three and a half years ago. He was a member of the Holy Name society and an honorary member of the Frier Saengerbund singing society.
After 50 years in the contracting business Mr. Herman retired to private life five years ago. His health failed about six months ago.
The deceased is survived by three sons, Edward and Oscar of Manitowoc and George of Minneapolis; two daughters, Mrs. Max Wellhoefer and Mrs. Gustave Youngwall of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. F. Schmeizle of Milwaukee, Mrs. F. Burkart of Michigan City, and Mrs. C. Strahl of Chicago; two brothers, William of Greenleaf and Stephen of Manitowoc and ten grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times – July 17, 1933 p. 2
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Benedict Herman, 79, Erected Some of the Largest Building Here
Benedict Herman, 79, prominent carpenter contractor, who erected and superintended construction of many of Manitowoc’s business blocks, died late Saturday at the home, 1226 South 14th Street.
For the past few years Mr. Herman had been living a retired life. The firm, which in late years was known at B. Herman and Sons, has been conducted by his son, Edward R. Herman.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the St. Boniface church, Monsignor Peil officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. The remains are at the home where they may be viewed up to the hour of the funeral.
Mr. Herman was born in Manitowoc March 21, 1854 and when he grew to manhood took up the carpenter trade. He entered the contracting business and was identified with some of the early day business blocks in Manitowoc.
On Job 50 Years
Among these were the Schuette Brothers store, the present Wood block on South Eighth Street, and the Metropolitan block on North Eighth Street.
The deceased was married to Miss Walburga Hook February 24, 1876. She died here three and a half years ago. He was a member of the Holy Name society and an honorary member of the Frier Saengerbund singing society.
After 50 years in the contracting business Mr. Herman retired to private life five years ago. His health failed about six months ago.
The deceased is survived by three sons, Edward and Oscar of Manitowoc and George of Minneapolis; two daughters, Mrs. Max Wellhoefer and Mrs. Gustave Youngwall of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. F. Schmeizle of Milwaukee, Mrs. F. Burkart of Michigan City, and Mrs. C. Strahl of Chicago; two brothers, William of Greenleaf and Stephen of Manitowoc and ten grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times – July 17, 1933 p. 2
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CONTRACTOR IN CITY 50 YEARS DIES AT HOME
Benedict Herman, 79, Erected Some of the Largest Building Here
Benedict Herman, 79, prominent carpenter contractor, who erected and superintended construction of many of Manitowoc’s business blocks, died late Saturday at the home, 1226 South 14th Street.
For the past few years Mr. Herman had been living a retired life. The firm, which in late years was known at B. Herman and Sons, has been conducted by his son, Edward R. Herman.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the St. Boniface church, Monsignor Peil officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. The remains are at the home where they may be viewed up to the hour of the funeral.
Mr. Herman was born in Manitowoc March 21, 1854 and when he grew to manhood took up the carpenter trade. He entered the contracting business and was identified with some of the early day business blocks in Manitowoc.
On Job 50 Years
Among these were the Schuette Brothers store, the present Wood block on South Eighth Street, and the Metropolitan block on North Eighth Street.
The deceased was married to Miss Walburga Hook February 24, 1876. She died here three and a half years ago. He was a member of the Holy Name society and an honorary member of the Frier Saengerbund singing society.
After 50 years in the contracting business Mr. Herman retired to private life five years ago. His health failed about six months ago.
The deceased is survived by three sons, Edward and Oscar of Manitowoc and George of Minneapolis; two daughters, Mrs. Max Wellhoefer and Mrs. Gustave Youngwall of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. F. Schmeizle of Milwaukee, Mrs. F. Burkart of Michigan City, and Mrs. C. Strahl of Chicago; two brothers, William of Greenleaf and Stephen of Manitowoc and ten grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times – July 17, 1933 p. 2
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Benedict Herman, 79, Erected Some of the Largest Building Here
Benedict Herman, 79, prominent carpenter contractor, who erected and superintended construction of many of Manitowoc’s business blocks, died late Saturday at the home, 1226 South 14th Street.
For the past few years Mr. Herman had been living a retired life. The firm, which in late years was known at B. Herman and Sons, has been conducted by his son, Edward R. Herman.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the St. Boniface church, Monsignor Peil officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. The remains are at the home where they may be viewed up to the hour of the funeral.
Mr. Herman was born in Manitowoc March 21, 1854 and when he grew to manhood took up the carpenter trade. He entered the contracting business and was identified with some of the early day business blocks in Manitowoc.
On Job 50 Years
Among these were the Schuette Brothers store, the present Wood block on South Eighth Street, and the Metropolitan block on North Eighth Street.
The deceased was married to Miss Walburga Hook February 24, 1876. She died here three and a half years ago. He was a member of the Holy Name society and an honorary member of the Frier Saengerbund singing society.
After 50 years in the contracting business Mr. Herman retired to private life five years ago. His health failed about six months ago.
The deceased is survived by three sons, Edward and Oscar of Manitowoc and George of Minneapolis; two daughters, Mrs. Max Wellhoefer and Mrs. Gustave Youngwall of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. F. Schmeizle of Milwaukee, Mrs. F. Burkart of Michigan City, and Mrs. C. Strahl of Chicago; two brothers, William of Greenleaf and Stephen of Manitowoc and ten grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times – July 17, 1933 p. 2
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