HENRY HINRICHS

Henry Hinrichs Dies; Pioneer Druggist Here
Henry Hinrichs, 89, retired Manitowoc druggist and active in the business and
social life of Manitowoc for more than half a century, died late last night at
his home, 603 North Ninth street.
Mr. Hinrichs, who retired from the drug business here seven years ago, has been
in failing health for several months. His only daughter, Mrs. Leroy C. Lewis of
Portland, Oregon, who was here for several months to visit her father, returned
to Oregon only last Saturday.
Born in Germany
Born in Germany in 1854, Mr. Hinrichs learned the drug and pharmacist trade as
part of his schooling in his homeland and in 1871, at the age of 17, came to
America with his sister, locating at Kewaunee and coming to Manitowoc a short
time later. He was employed briefly at Branch and then came to this city to take
a job with Thomas and John Robinson, who operated one of the first drug stores
in Manitowoc on York street, between Eighth and Seventh streets.
With the death of Thomas Robinson, Mr. Hinrichs became a partner of John Robinson
and in 1881 they purchased the stock of the drug store of Jones and Shallern, and
moved into the present site of the Hinrichs store at North Eighth and York streets.
Later Mr. Robinson acquired a drug store in Green Bay and Mr. Hinrichs took over
his interests here.
In 1911 the business was incorporated as the Henry Hinrichs company and Anton
Kostlevy became a partner. The business was continued until 1936 when Mr. Hinrichs
sold the drug store to Mrs. Clara Damkoehler.
Active in Elks
During his long span of business connections in Manitowoc, Mr. Hinrichs was active
in fraternal and social groups. When the Manitowoc lodge of Elks was organized he
became one of the first members. He was also a member of the early day German
singing societies here.
In his later years, Mr. Hinrichs developed a hobby of picking wild flowers and
mushrooms, and often took long walks into the country to bring back remembrances
to his hosts of friends.
More than 60 years ago he married Miss Bertha Wimpf, daughter of Manitowoc pioneers.
She died in 1938.
Funeral plans are indefinite, awaiting word from the daughter, Mrs. Lewis, at
Portland, and other relatives.
The body is at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 5, 1944 P. 2
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Funeral services for Henry Hinrichs, 89, retired druggist who died Tuesday night,
will be held Monday at 3 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.
The Rev. C. H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church will officiate and interment
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
A daughter, Mrs. Leroy Lewis of Portland, Oregon, is enroute here from the west for
the services.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday at 10 p.m. until the hour of
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 6, 1944 P. 2
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[d. 01-05-1944/age 89 yrs./cause: myocarditis]