CLARKSVILLE - Harm M. Freerks, Sr., 87, died at his home here Friday afternoon. He had lived here for 6 years.

Twelve children survive, as follows:
Martin Freerks of George
Mrs. Henry Hayenga of Kimball, MN
Mrs. Paul Manifold of Charles City
Mrs. Richard Swygman of Waverly
Frank Freerks of Minneapolis
CPL Henry Freerks in France
PFC Oliver Freerks of Geneva, NE
PFC Paul Freerks in the southwest Pacific
PFC Clarence Freerks in the southwest Pacific
Harm Freerks, Jr. of Clarksville
Everett Freerks of Clarksville
Mrs. Clayton Woodley of Clarksville

Source: Globe-Gazette (Mason City, Iowa) 23 Oct 1944, Mon. Page 2
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Harm M. Freerks, Sr. died Saturday at his home here. Born Dec. 11, 1856, son of Martin and Everitte Freerks at Pekin, Ill. Married Ketje Kordes Jan. 9, 1900 and they came to Clarksville six years ago to make their home. Mrs. Feerks died last July. Leaves 12 children and three stepchildren.

Source: The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa) 22 Oct 1944, Sun. Page 22
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1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Harman Frecks [Harmn Freerks]
Birth Year: 1857 in Illinois
Home in 1910: Liberal, Lyon, Iowa
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Titye Frecks
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Household Members:
Harman Frecks (53)
Titye Frecks (34)
stepson John Frecks (14)
stepdau Louisa Frecks (13)
stepson Juren Frecks (11)
Harmn Frecks (8)
Everett Frecks (6)
Henry Frecks (3)
Oliver Frecks (2/12)

1930 United States Federal Census
Home in 1930: Shell Rock, Butler, Iowa
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Father
Spouse's Name: Getje Freerks
Household Members:
Harm Freerks (28) farmer
Harm Freerks (73)
Getje Freerks (54)
dau Jennie Freerks (19)
dau Tena Freerks (18)
son Frank Freerks (16)
dau Martha Freerks (14)
son Clarence Freerks (11)
son Paul Freerks (9)

1940 United States Federal Census
Marital Status: Married
Home in 1940: Clarksville, Butler, Iowa
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Shell Rock, Butler, Iowa
Household Members:
H M Freerks (83)
Tillie Freerks (64)
Harry Freerks (38) wood cutter
Everett Freerks (36) tractor factory
Henry Freerks (33) wood cutter
Clarence Freerks (21) wood cutter
Paul Freerks (19)
dau Tina Woodley (28)
grandson Jimmie Woodley (3)
granddaughter Sandra Jean Woodley (10/12)