Mr. Grover Herman Grau was born January 12, 1873, in Clinton County, Iowa.

When a child he came with his parents to Crawford County Iowa, where they settled on a farm. After a few years they removed to a farm near Manning. At the age of nineteen he became a clerk in a drug store and two years later purchased the store and went into business for himself.
He was married April 11, 1895 to Miss Emma Kracht of near Westside. To this union were born three children, Walter, aged 20, who is now in the medical department of the army and located at Camp Cody, Deming, New Mexico; Amandus and Robert, aged 12 and 9, who are at home. Some two years ago the deceased removed to Denison, where he again entered the drug business, and continued therein until death. For some time he had been in poor health, but kept on his feet and was able to carry on his business. On last Monday evening he returned home as usual, with no thought of sickness. He retired for his night's sleep but apparently never waked.
His soul took its flight during the early morning of Tuesday, January 15, 1918. He was a kind and loving father, very considerate of all the wants of his household. He was successful and popular in business and attractive in personality. He leaves to mourn his early demise a wife, three children, an aged father, Mr. Detlef Grau of Manning, three brothers, Messrs. Carl Detlef Grau of Lake View, Claus Henry Grau of Bayard, and August Grau of Manning. His age at death was 45 years.
The body was brought to Manning and burial took place Sunday in the Manning Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Aller in the Presbyterian Church, which was packed with friends who came to pay their last sad respect to their departing friend.
Those sorrowing have the deep sympathy of all in their sad bereavement.

SUDDEN DEATH OF HERMAN GRAU
Well Known Denison Druggist
Very Suddenly Expires Tuesday Morning at His Home in Denison.
HEART FAILURE THE CAUSE
In Poor Health for Some Time but Continues Work at the Store
Funeral Friday Afternoon.

Mr. Grau died suddenly at his home in this city on Tuesday morning, January 15, 1918, the cause of his death being due to heart trouble. For some time he had been in poor health, but not to such an extent that he wasn't able to conduct his drug store. On Monday he worked at the store as usual and did not complain of not feeling well. He did not go home until a late hour. At 6 o'clock Mrs. Grau went to awaken him, but finding him sleeping heavily decided to let him rest longer. Later she went to the bedroom and found that he had passed away, apparently without awakening.

Grover Herman Grau was born January 12, 1873, in Clinton County, Iowa. When a child he came with his parents to Crawford County settling on a farm near Westside and a few years later moved to Carroll County on a farm near Manning. When nineteen years of age he started working in a drug store as clerk at 315 Main Street and two years later purchased the store in which he worked.

He was united in marriage to Miss Emma Kracht, who resided near Westside, on April 11, 1895, and to this union three children were born, all of whom survive their father, namely: Walter, age 20, now in the medical department of the Army and stationed at Camp Cody, Deming, New Mexico; Amandus age 12, and Robert, age 9, both living at home.

Mr. Grau conducted the drug store at Manning until two years ago when he purchased the Lamborn Drug Store in Denison.

Mr. Grau was a kind and loving father and never missed an opportunity to provide his wife and children with every comfort. He was a good druggist and enjoyed a large patronage.

Besides his bereaved wife and children, he leaves to mourn his death his aged father, Detlef Grau of Manning, and three brothers: Carl Grau of Lake View; Claus H. Grau, of Barrett, Iowa; and August Grau of Manning.

Funeral services will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. Robert Karr, pastor or the Presbyterian Church, officiating. The remains will be taken to Manning, where funeral services will be held and interment made in the Manning Cemetery. The wife and children have the sympathy of the community in their hour of sorrow.
Denison Review, January 16, 1918