July 4, 1940, Manning Monitor
The report of the death of Mr. George Tank, former resident of Manning, reached relatives here last Wednesday. Mr. Tank was one of the early settlers of this community, coming to Carroll County in 1877, settling on a farm and later became affiliated with Mr. John Hoffmann in the lumber business operating under the firm name of Hoffmann & Tank. Their place of business was located where the Hoffmann Bros. are operating their lumber yard. Their office at that time was located on the south side, close to the alley. As a home, Mr. Tank and family built the residence now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schroeder on East First Street where they lived later in retirement until 1913, when they sold their property and moved to California.
Mr. Tank, son of Christian and Frauke Tank, was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, February 15, 1852, and passed away at Long Beach, California, June 22, 1940, at the ripe old age of 88 years, 4 months, and 7 days.
Baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in his native country, he came to America at the age of 15 years and settled in the eastern part of Iowa working on the farm. Ten years later he came to Carroll County.
Mr. Tank was married to Miss Matilda Peters in 1871 to which union two children were born a daughter and a son. The daughter passed away in infancy. The son, Julius Tank of Long Beach, California, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild are surviving. He also leaves 1 sister, Mrs. Lena Schroeder of Westside, and 1 brother, Chris Tank of Manning.
Mrs. Tank passed away in 1891, and in 1894 he was married to Miss Bertha Brown of Westside, who preceded him to the great beyond in 1928.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 28, at the Ohde Funeral Home, the Rev. Alexander Wimberly, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Manning officiating, using the text from the 91st Psalm the 16th verse: "With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation." Mr. Clifford M. Johnson sang two comforting songs and was accompanied by Mrs. Henry Hagedorn on the piano. Interment was in the Manning cemetery. As pall bearers acted Ralph G. Sutherland, Edward E. Breckenridge. Harry C. Reinholdt, Peter H. Jones, and Henry Schacht.
Mr. Tank was one of the sturdy pioneers who enjoyed the esteem of their many friends for his upright and honest dealings. He was kind and accommodating in his methods and a friend in need. He was a member of the Manning Odd Fellows Lodge and other organizations.
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