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Henry Claus, II
Source: The Spirit of Democracy Issue: Woodsfield, Ohio, Thurs., June 7, 1906
Henry Claus, II was born July 18, 1850, near Miltonsburg, Ohio. He was taught to love his Savior in early youth and was confirmed at the age of 14. On January 26th, 1875, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Muller, which union was blessed with six children - - 2 sons and 4 daughters, of whom one son died in infancy.
Mr. Claus was an earnest and faithful member of his church. He also endeavored to keep up the German language in his home, giving his parents the pleasure of hearing their grandchildren converse in their native tongue.
During the recent conference of pastors in his church he and his wife took active interest in the matter and lent a willing and helping hand to the work. On Sunday morning Mr. Claus, with wife and son, journeyed to the church where he found all of his daughters with their families assembled. After greeting them, services were taken during which he, joined by his wife, took communion with the congregation. At the conclusion of the services the entire family assembled on the lawn, partaking of the refreshments which they had provided for in the morning. It was a happy family reunion and everyone felt the joy of being once more united. They did not know that it was to be the last time in this world.
During the afternoon services he, with a number of others, every place in the church being filled, remained at the entrance, an attentive listener to the word of God which was being proclaimed from the pulpit. Without warning or any alarming symptoms the Lord suddenly called him to his heavenly home. He expired in the parsonage where friends had taken him almost instantly, without regaining his conscience. A stroke of paralysis had stopped the beating of his heart. Mr. Claus died at an age of 55 years, 10 months, and 2 days. His remains were interred in the cemetery of the Evangelical Church of Miltonsburg, Ohio, his pastor, Reverend F. A. Meusch, conducting the services and the choir rendering appropriate music.
That Mr. Claus was highly respected and beloved in his community was proven by the large attendance at his funeral, 67 wagons following the remains from his residence, which were joined by a large number before the cemetery was reached.
Mr. Claus leaves his wife, five children, three brothers, one sister and six grandchildren, besides an unlimited number of friends to mourn his early departure. May we all meet him in heaven.
A BROTHER
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1850 - 1906 (55 years)