Henry Heckemeyer, pioneer citizen of this community,
died Feb. 1st, 1933 after a long lingering affliction of heart ailment
at the age of 78 years, 10 months, and 26 days.
    The deceased was born near Westphalia, Osage county, came to  Miller
county 52 years ago where he engaged in farming on a fine  farm south of
St. Elizabeth on the Big Tavern creek, and through honest labor and good
management made it one of the finest farm homes  in this vicinity.
   About 8 years ago the deceased and surviving wife retired from active
farming and located near St. Elizabeth where his remaining years were
spent.
    Although he was not bedfast he was confined to his home for nearly
four years, during which time he bore his affliction in manly patience
and was well prepared to meet his Maker for the eternal reward
due him.
    The deceased was particularly noted for his kindness and willingness
to give assistance to friends and neighbors in need of help and was
always ready to do his part in the advancement of church, school, or any
other public enterprise.
    The deceased was married to Gertrude Buechter, to which union 6
children were born, 5 of whom preceding their father in death. 4 dying
in infancy, and Mary (Mrs. Otto Meyer), passing away nearly 8 years ago.
John F., who is now residing on the home farm, being the only surviving
son of the deceased, was only 6 days old when the mother passed away.
    Later the deceased was united in marriage to Mary Struemph, to which
union was born one daughter, Lucy (Mrs. Oliver Roark) of  St. Louis,
Mo., who also survives him, but who was not present at the funeral of
her father.
     Besides his wife, son John and daughter Lucy, his passing is
mourned by 8 grandchildren and a host of relatives, and this entire
community.
     After a requiem high mass on Saturday, Feb. 4th, funeral services
were conducted by Rev H J Meyer and burial was made in the St. Lawrence
Cemetery, and nearly the entire community accompanied the remains to the
last resting place.
St. Lawrence Cemetery records:
Henry Heckemeyer  6 March, 1854- 1 Feb. 1933
Gertrude  (nee Buechter) 25 August, 1858- 12 Nov. 1888
May        4 May, 1858-23 December, 1935
John F. 6 November, 1888- 26 January, 1935
Mary Angela Meier, wife of Otto F. 2 August, 1886-23 May, 1925