Henry Kembel, a pioneer farmer of this vicinty, passed away at Sacred Heat hospital in Spokane, Sunday evening about eight o'clock. The news of his death came as a shock to this community for very few had learned of his illness. The immediate cause of his death was acute peritonitis, and other complications. Mr. Kembel was first taken ill about ten days ago. He complained of pains in the stomach, and later with pains in the heart. Saturday his condition became critical and he was taken to the hospital. His brother, John, accompanied him. He seemed to improve after reaching the hospital and the physician stated that he would probably get along alright. John returned to Ritzville, but Sunday morning received word to return at once as Henry was sinking rapidly. He gradually grew weaker and passed away Sunday night without regaining consciousness. His wie and family were with him when the end came.
Henry was born in Hasting Nebraska, April 6, 1881 and was 46 years old. When he was one year of age, he came west with his parents, settling first in Walla Walla. After residing there two years the family moved to Bickleton, where they resided for seven years, before coming to Ritzville where they settled on a farm south of the city. About twenty-three years ago he was united in marriage to Maria Elizabeth Rehn. Three sons were born to this union, who with his wife and aged mother, survive to mourn his loss. The boys are Dan, Walter and Elmer all living at home. He is also survived by three brothers; William, living south of the city, John, employed at the Ritzville Drug Company and Joe, also residing on a farm southwest of the city. During his residence of 36 years in this vicinity he has made many acquaintances, who will be surprised and shocked to hear of his sudden death. His father, Fred Kembel passed away in 1914 and a brother, George died in 1916.
Funeral services were held at the Philadelphia Congregational church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Neutzmann. They were very largely attended and the floral tributes were very beautifu. Interment was in the Ritzville cemetery
The Journal Times Sept 1, 1927 Courtsey of Sue Gardner & gapwork90.
Henry was born in Hasting Nebraska, April 6, 1881 and was 46 years old. When he was one year of age, he came west with his parents, settling first in Walla Walla. After residing there two years the family moved to Bickleton, where they resided for seven years, before coming to Ritzville where they settled on a farm south of the city. About twenty-three years ago he was united in marriage to Maria Elizabeth Rehn. Three sons were born to this union, who with his wife and aged mother, survive to mourn his loss. The boys are Dan, Walter and Elmer all living at home. He is also survived by three brothers; William, living south of the city, John, employed at the Ritzville Drug Company and Joe, also residing on a farm southwest of the city. During his residence of 36 years in this vicinity he has made many acquaintances, who will be surprised and shocked to hear of his sudden death. His father, Fred Kembel passed away in 1914 and a brother, George died in 1916.
Funeral services were held at the Philadelphia Congregational church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Neutzmann. They were very largely attended and the floral tributes were very beautifu. Interment was in the Ritzville cemetery
The Journal Times Sept 1, 1927 Courtsey of Sue Gardner & gapwork90.
Henry Kembel, a pioneer farmer of this vicinty, passed away at Sacred Heat hospital in Spokane, Sunday evening about eight o'clock. The news of his death came as a shock to this community for very few had learned of his illness. The immediate cause of his death was acute peritonitis, and other complications. Mr. Kembel was first taken ill about ten days ago. He complained of pains in the stomach, and later with pains in the heart. Saturday his condition became critical and he was taken to the hospital. His brother, John, accompanied him. He seemed to improve after reaching the hospital and the physician stated that he would probably get along alright. John returned to Ritzville, but Sunday morning received word to return at once as Henry was sinking rapidly. He gradually grew weaker and passed away Sunday night without regaining consciousness. His wie and family were with him when the end came.
Henry was born in Hasting Nebraska, April 6, 1881 and was 46 years old. When he was one year of age, he came west with his parents, settling first in Walla Walla. After residing there two years the family moved to Bickleton, where they resided for seven years, before coming to Ritzville where they settled on a farm south of the city. About twenty-three years ago he was united in marriage to Maria Elizabeth Rehn. Three sons were born to this union, who with his wife and aged mother, survive to mourn his loss. The boys are Dan, Walter and Elmer all living at home. He is also survived by three brothers; William, living south of the city, John, employed at the Ritzville Drug Company and Joe, also residing on a farm southwest of the city. During his residence of 36 years in this vicinity he has made many acquaintances, who will be surprised and shocked to hear of his sudden death. His father, Fred Kembel passed away in 1914 and a brother, George died in 1916.
Funeral services were held at the Philadelphia Congregational church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Neutzmann. They were very largely attended and the floral tributes were very beautifu. Interment was in the Ritzville cemetery
The Journal Times Sept 1, 1927 Courtsey of Sue Gardner & gapwork90.
Henry was born in Hasting Nebraska, April 6, 1881 and was 46 years old. When he was one year of age, he came west with his parents, settling first in Walla Walla. After residing there two years the family moved to Bickleton, where they resided for seven years, before coming to Ritzville where they settled on a farm south of the city. About twenty-three years ago he was united in marriage to Maria Elizabeth Rehn. Three sons were born to this union, who with his wife and aged mother, survive to mourn his loss. The boys are Dan, Walter and Elmer all living at home. He is also survived by three brothers; William, living south of the city, John, employed at the Ritzville Drug Company and Joe, also residing on a farm southwest of the city. During his residence of 36 years in this vicinity he has made many acquaintances, who will be surprised and shocked to hear of his sudden death. His father, Fred Kembel passed away in 1914 and a brother, George died in 1916.
Funeral services were held at the Philadelphia Congregational church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Neutzmann. They were very largely attended and the floral tributes were very beautifu. Interment was in the Ritzville cemetery
The Journal Times Sept 1, 1927 Courtsey of Sue Gardner & gapwork90.
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