Person:Benjamin Helferich (1)

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1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Geboorte-overlijden, in Find A Grave.

   Find A Grave

2. ↑ Iowa. Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990. (FamilySearch Record Search).

   Bemjamin F Helferich

3. ↑ United States. Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives Microfilm Publication M1509, 1987-1988).

   Franklin Helferich

4. ↑ Orbituary, in Iagenweb.org.

   Benjamin Helferich

5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3} Jackson Sentinel May 15, 1934
   
   Well Known Legion Man Dies Suddenly Following Operation.
   
   This community was severely shocked Sunday night when the news was spread about that Ben Helferich has passed away at St. Luke’s hospital in Davenport. He had submitted to an operation for hernia on Monday, but was thought on Sunday to be well on the way to recovery. On Sunday afternoon, several of his relatives and friends called on him at the hospital and went away feeling sure that Ben would be up in a short time.
   Death came but with a moment’s warning about 6:00 o’clock, Sunday evening as the result of a heart attack. Mrs. Helferich, who had been with him constantly since the operation, was at his bedside when he passed away.
   Benjamin Franklin Helferich, oldest son of Frank and Anna Helferich, was born near Delmar February 26, 1882. He came with the family to Maquoketa in 1917. He spent 21 months in military service during the World War and was ten months of that time overseas.
   After his return from the service he entered the post office employment in Maquoketa and has for several years been in charge of the postal savings and money order department where he was known as a high efficient employee.
   He was married to Miss Minnie Due Mong on December 14, 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Helferich established their home in this city and have resided here every since.
   Mr. Helferich was active in American Legion circles, having been one of the guiding spirits in the organization and development of the Timber City Post No. 75, being at the time of his death First Vice Commander and chief. He was also a member of the Firty and Eight, in which organization he held the office of Correspondant.
   He was active in Free Masonry, having been made a Master Mason by Monitor Lodge, 330, of Delmar. He later transferred his membership to Helion Lodge 36, Maquoketa. He also belonged to the Royal Arch Masons and the Knights Templar of Maquoketa, and Maple Leaf Chapter, O. E. S.
   Mr. Helferich, perhaps as much as any one man, contributed to the success and statewide fame of the annual Izaak Walton fish fry.
   He was a member of the First Methodist Church of this city, having served for a number of years on the board of trustees.
   Besides his widow he is survived by his aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Helferich, and one brother Howard, all of Maquoketa.
   Mr. Helferich was known far and wide for his kind and friendly disposition. He had a love for little children which manifest itself in varied gifts and acts of kindness to many of his friends among the younger generation.
   
   Being a great lover of flowers he grew many choice blossoms each summer, which he freely distributed to his friends, especially the sick and the aged and shut-ins.
   
   “He scattered nothing but sunshine,
   
   Bright flowers, happiness, kind
   
   Deeds.
   
   He placed sweet blossoms, along
   
   life’s road
   
   And cut down all thistle’s and
   
   Weeds.”
   Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the First Methodist church. Rev. H. H. Dill officiating. Musical numbers will be rendered by Robert Grapengeter, soloist, and Lola Barker Wantz, organists. Casket bearers have been chosen from members of the American Legion.
   Burial will be in Mt. Hope cemetery with an Escort of Honor, Salute, and Taps by the Legion, and the committal service by the Masons.