PIONEER CITIZEN AND FORMER BUSINESSMAN PASSES ON
Death Occurred While Enroute to California
to Spend the Winter.
Has Resided Here 45 Years

The people of this community were greatly shocked last week Wednesday, to learn of the death of John Hoffmann which occurred on October 3, 1928, at Winslow, Arizona, while on the way to California, where he and his daughter Rose in company with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bartels intended to spend the winter with Mr. and Mrs. George Tank and other relatives. Leaving Manning in apparently good health, they were never aware of the fact that Mr. Hoffmann would not reach his destination and much sorrow befell the daughter and friends over the sudden death of the beloved father and companion.

John Hoffmann was born at Elsdorf in Holstein, Germany, November 23, 1848, and died in Winslow, Arizona, October 3rd, 1928, at the age of 79 years 11 months and 10 days. When about 17 years of age he came with his parents to this country, landing in New York July 5th, 1866, and settled in Scott County, Iowa. On August 30, 1871, he was united in marriage with Miss Magdalena Tank at Davenport, Iowa. After spending about a year of their married life in Davenport they moved to Benton county where they lived until 1876, when they came to Carroll county, settling on a farm in Washington Township, where they resided and tilled the soil for seven years, after which they moved to Manning where he has since resided. This union was blessed with nine children of which three died in infancy and six remain to mourn his passing. Four sons, Herman, Henry, Harry, of Manning, and Frank, of West Side. Two daughters, Rose, of Manning, and Mrs. A.W. Wheeler of, Samoa, California. He leaves also 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Chris Grube and Mrs. Henry Hormann, and one brother, Henry Hoffmann Sr.

On the 14th day of October 1878, when Mr. Hoffmann resided on his 160 acre farm in Washington township, his house was destroyed by a tornado, at which time his son Henry was killed. Coming to Manning in 1883 Mr. Hoffmann engaged in the lumber business, forming a company with his brother-in-law George Tank, conducting same under the name of "Hoffmann & Tank," which company existed for about 16 years when his son Herman acquired the share of Tank and continued the business under the firm name of "Hoffmann & Son" lumber company. After being in business with his son for about 17 years he retired from active business life and lived in his comfortable home on Third Street until he was called home to his reward.

Coming to Manning in the prime of his life, engaging in business, he always aimed to help promote the many things that have gone to make this place the prosperous and happy community that it is. He was a business man of unusual ability and good judgment. He served the town of Manning in many ways and holding public office which he filled very efficiently and conscientiously. He served on the city council for 18 years and served on the school board for many terms. He was ever ready to do his share to promote a worthy cause.

Mr. and Mrs. Hoffmann had the rare opportunity in celebrating their golden wedding anniversary in 1921, and again in 1926 the children and near relatives gathered at the home of the beloved parents in 1926 on the 30th of August and congratulated them to their 55th or Emerald wedding which they greatly enjoyed.

The deceased was a friend, true and faithful, sympathetic and helpful and during the many years that he has lived in this community he has made many, many friends who will ever remember him and will cherish such memory with only the kindest of thoughts.

Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church Monday, October 8th, at 2:00 p.m., the Reverend Howland officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Manning cemetery besides the remains of his beloved wife who preceded him in death about 6 months ago. The immediate cause of his sudden death was announced to be heart failure. The Monitor joins the many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family in their dark hour of sorrow and loss.

Those who attended the funeral from out of town were Julius Tank of Long Beach, California; Herman Grell, Mr. and Mrs. Christ Petersen and Mrs. John Runge of Gretna, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hoffmann of Walnut, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schoening, Mrs. Sophia Nichelsen and daughter, Frank Brown and daughters, Alta and Clara, of West Side; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Miller and Mrs. Mary Miller, and Scott Mayberry of Denison and Art and Byren Provost of Lake View; Mr. S. S. Brown, Otto Brown, Miss Clara Brown, Mrs. Edgert Sievers, Mr. A.G. Schoenjahn, Henry Jessen, Elmer Martens, Mrs. C.H. Dohse, Mrs. P.H. Dohse, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Bornhoft, Mr. and Mrs. John Hagge, Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Schoenjahn, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lawler, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Plotz, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Meyer, Mr. H.H. Kruse, Mr. Herbert Jochimsen, all of West Side.

CARD OF THANKS
We desire to express our appreciation and thanks to our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and beautiful floral offerings in the time of our grief in the loss of our dear father. We also wish to thank the choir, the Reverend Howland and all those who participated in the services and expressed their sympathy in any way. Our burden of grief was heavy, but lightened by the affection shown by our friends.
The Hoffmann Children.


John Hoffmann is buried in the Manning City Cemetery.
Section A Row #38 very north end.