Neumann, Henry (1875-1956)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 Jul 26 p. 5

Birth date: 1875 Sep 1

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.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 Aug 2 p. 8

text of obituary:

HENRY NEUMANN

Henry Neumann, son of William and Christina Neumann, was born in Germany on Sept 1, 1875, and passed away at his home in Metamora, Ill. on July 13, 1956, at the age of 80 years, 10 months and 12 days.

At the age of four years he came to America with his parents. They made their home in Beatrice, Neb. where he grew to manhood. As a young man he came to Illinois to take up farming, and was engaged in that occupation near Washington and Metamora until 23 years ago when he made his residence in Metamora.

On Feb. 12, 1901, he married Elizabeth Hartman who preceded him in death on Feb. 3, 1953. To this marriage were born two children, Mrs. Mabel Schrock and Emanuel Neumann, both of Metamora.

His survivors are these two children, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Anna and Wilhelmine Neumann and Mrs. Mary Buss, all of Beatrice, Neb. he was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers.

In 1900, Mr. Neumann became a member of the East Washington Mennonite Church, now known as Calvary Mennonite Church. His faithfulness to his Savior was expressed in many ways and his steadfastness in service to his church was an inspiration to his family and to all who knew him.