HERMAN RIEHN
Herman Riehn, a former resident of Kiel, passed away at his farm home in the town of Rhine, on Friday noon, after a brief illness.
The deceased was born in Zitzow, Pommerania, Germany, Jan 1, 1872, where he grew to manhood. After being discharged from military service in 1895 he was united in marriage in the following year to Hulda Renn. Six children were born of this union, of which one son died. In 1902 Mr. Riehn immigrated with his family and his wife's parents to America, locating at Kiel, where he was employed by the Woodenware Co. Several years ago he moved with his family on a farm in the town of Rhine, where he was called to his reward last Friday.
Deceased was a charter member of the German Krieger-Verein of Kiel, and enjoyed the respect and esteem of his fellow members in a high degree. He was banner carrier of the verein up to the time of his death.
The survivors are his widow, two sons, Paul and Herman, and three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Reineck, Martha and Esther Riehn; also other relatives, including a brother and two sisters in Germany. He reached the age of 50 years and eight months.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon, Rev. Thomas of the Lutheran St. Johns congregation of Rhine officiating. The members of the Kiel Krieger-Verein, Chr. Bunger, captain, attended the funeral in the body, headed by the Arion Band. E. Meinardus made a few appropriate remarks on behalf of the Verein.
Tri-County Record - September 7, 1922
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Herman Riehn, a former resident of Kiel, passed away at his farm home in the town of Rhine, on Friday noon, after a brief illness.
The deceased was born in Zitzow, Pommerania, Germany, Jan 1, 1872, where he grew to manhood. After being discharged from military service in 1895 he was united in marriage in the following year to Hulda Renn. Six children were born of this union, of which one son died. In 1902 Mr. Riehn immigrated with his family and his wife's parents to America, locating at Kiel, where he was employed by the Woodenware Co. Several years ago he moved with his family on a farm in the town of Rhine, where he was called to his reward last Friday.
Deceased was a charter member of the German Krieger-Verein of Kiel, and enjoyed the respect and esteem of his fellow members in a high degree. He was banner carrier of the verein up to the time of his death.
The survivors are his widow, two sons, Paul and Herman, and three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Reineck, Martha and Esther Riehn; also other relatives, including a brother and two sisters in Germany. He reached the age of 50 years and eight months.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon, Rev. Thomas of the Lutheran St. Johns congregation of Rhine officiating. The members of the Kiel Krieger-Verein, Chr. Bunger, captain, attended the funeral in the body, headed by the Arion Band. E. Meinardus made a few appropriate remarks on behalf of the Verein.
Tri-County Record - September 7, 1922
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HERMAN RIEHN
Herman Riehn, a former resident of Kiel, passed away at his farm home in the town of Rhine, on Friday noon, after a brief illness.
The deceased was born in Zitzow, Pommerania, Germany, Jan 1, 1872, where he grew to manhood. After being discharged from military service in 1895 he was united in marriage in the following year to Hulda Renn. Six children were born of this union, of which one son died. In 1902 Mr. Riehn immigrated with his family and his wife's parents to America, locating at Kiel, where he was employed by the Woodenware Co. Several years ago he moved with his family on a farm in the town of Rhine, where he was called to his reward last Friday.
Deceased was a charter member of the German Krieger-Verein of Kiel, and enjoyed the respect and esteem of his fellow members in a high degree. He was banner carrier of the verein up to the time of his death.
The survivors are his widow, two sons, Paul and Herman, and three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Reineck, Martha and Esther Riehn; also other relatives, including a brother and two sisters in Germany. He reached the age of 50 years and eight months.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon, Rev. Thomas of the Lutheran St. Johns congregation of Rhine officiating. The members of the Kiel Krieger-Verein, Chr. Bunger, captain, attended the funeral in the body, headed by the Arion Band. E. Meinardus made a few appropriate remarks on behalf of the Verein.
Tri-County Record - September 7, 1922
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Herman Riehn, a former resident of Kiel, passed away at his farm home in the town of Rhine, on Friday noon, after a brief illness.
The deceased was born in Zitzow, Pommerania, Germany, Jan 1, 1872, where he grew to manhood. After being discharged from military service in 1895 he was united in marriage in the following year to Hulda Renn. Six children were born of this union, of which one son died. In 1902 Mr. Riehn immigrated with his family and his wife's parents to America, locating at Kiel, where he was employed by the Woodenware Co. Several years ago he moved with his family on a farm in the town of Rhine, where he was called to his reward last Friday.
Deceased was a charter member of the German Krieger-Verein of Kiel, and enjoyed the respect and esteem of his fellow members in a high degree. He was banner carrier of the verein up to the time of his death.
The survivors are his widow, two sons, Paul and Herman, and three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Reineck, Martha and Esther Riehn; also other relatives, including a brother and two sisters in Germany. He reached the age of 50 years and eight months.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon, Rev. Thomas of the Lutheran St. Johns congregation of Rhine officiating. The members of the Kiel Krieger-Verein, Chr. Bunger, captain, attended the funeral in the body, headed by the Arion Band. E. Meinardus made a few appropriate remarks on behalf of the Verein.
Tri-County Record - September 7, 1922
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