Neumann, Henry (1875-1956)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 Jul 26 p. 5

Birth date: 1875

text of obituary:

Prominent Retired Farmer Died

Metamora, Ill. — Funeral services for Henry Neumann, 81, prominent retired farmer of the Metamora and Washington communities, were held at the Calvary Mennonite Church in Washington on July 15. The services were conducted by Rev. Ben Esch of Tiskilwa, former pastor of the church, Rev. Roy Bucher, pastor of the Metamora Mennonite Church.

A native of Germany, Mr. Neumann came to this county as a boy of four. The family went first to Cleveland, Ohio and then settled on a farm near Beatrice, Neb. He came to this community as a young man and had lived here for over 60 years. Death came July 13 at the home in Metamora.

Surviving are a son, Emanuel and daughter, Mrs. Arthur Schrock, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 Aug 2 p. 8