Born April 4, 1891 in Penn Township, Madison County, Iowa to Christopher and Margaret Scar Benz.
Married Fena Rosina Warner on January 28, 1931 in Adair, Iowa. Parents of Julia and Wilma.
Walter generally worked as a farm laborer, but also would perform all kinds of hired tasks. He was an extremely gifted gardener, raising dozens of fruits, vegetables and flowers in his backyard. He and Fena were devout Lutherans, never owned a car and rarely watched television. Walter and one of his brothers could converse in German.
Walter's parents were married February 17, 1876 in Holmes Co., OH - see here. Walter's mother married Henry John Fett on February 18, 1903, in Dexter - see here.
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Earlham Echo - October 12, 1972
Courtesy of iagenweb.org - here
Walter Adam Benz, the son of Christopher Benz and Margaret, nee Scar, was born in Madison county, Iowa on April 4, 1891. He was baptized in Zion Lutheran Church, Dexter, on July 5, 1891. He received his education in the Madison county public school system. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on March 11, 1906.
On January 28, 1931 he was married to Fena Warner. Two children were born to this union. He made his home in the Dexter community all his life. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Senior Fellowship.
After a brief illness Mr. Benz passed away in Des Moines on Wednesday, October 4, at the age of 81 years and 4 months. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Julia, Mrs. Manley Wallace of Indianola, and Wilma Mrs. Donald Bowman of Pleasantville, nine grandchildren, and two step-sisters, Mrs. Irene Jensen and Mrs. Cora Hill of Dexter.
Memorial services were held at Zion Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 7 with the Rev. Norman M. Leucht officiating. Interment was in the Dexter Cemetery with the Evans Service in charge. Casket bearers were his nephews: William Benz, Howard Benz, Harold Benz, Floyd Shaffenacker, Robert Stoll, Jr., Robert Stoll, Sr., Howard Stoll and Paul Stoll.
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This family tree on www.familysearch.org provides information on Walter's father's family.
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The Winterset Madisonian, Friday, February 22, 1885, contains the following text (see link):
Executrix Notice
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Margaretta Benz has been appointed executrix of the estate of Christopher Benz, deceased.
All person indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment. Those holding claims against the same must present them in the manner required by law.
Margaretta Benz
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Christopher's will was admitted to probate in February, 1895, according to the Winterset Review, Tuesday, February 19th, 1895 (see link). His proof of will was filed December 19th, 1894, according to the Winterset Madisonian, Friday, December 28th, 1894 (see link).
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Winterset News, Wedesnesday, October 9, 1912 (see link):
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Benz from north of Stuart spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Henry Fett.
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Married Fena Rosina Warner on January 28, 1931 in Adair, Iowa. Parents of Julia and Wilma.
Walter generally worked as a farm laborer, but also would perform all kinds of hired tasks. He was an extremely gifted gardener, raising dozens of fruits, vegetables and flowers in his backyard. He and Fena were devout Lutherans, never owned a car and rarely watched television. Walter and one of his brothers could converse in German.
Walter's parents were married February 17, 1876 in Holmes Co., OH - see here. Walter's mother married Henry John Fett on February 18, 1903, in Dexter - see here.
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Earlham Echo - October 12, 1972
Courtesy of iagenweb.org - here
Walter Adam Benz, the son of Christopher Benz and Margaret, nee Scar, was born in Madison county, Iowa on April 4, 1891. He was baptized in Zion Lutheran Church, Dexter, on July 5, 1891. He received his education in the Madison county public school system. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on March 11, 1906.
On January 28, 1931 he was married to Fena Warner. Two children were born to this union. He made his home in the Dexter community all his life. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Senior Fellowship.
After a brief illness Mr. Benz passed away in Des Moines on Wednesday, October 4, at the age of 81 years and 4 months. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Julia, Mrs. Manley Wallace of Indianola, and Wilma Mrs. Donald Bowman of Pleasantville, nine grandchildren, and two step-sisters, Mrs. Irene Jensen and Mrs. Cora Hill of Dexter.
Memorial services were held at Zion Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 7 with the Rev. Norman M. Leucht officiating. Interment was in the Dexter Cemetery with the Evans Service in charge. Casket bearers were his nephews: William Benz, Howard Benz, Harold Benz, Floyd Shaffenacker, Robert Stoll, Jr., Robert Stoll, Sr., Howard Stoll and Paul Stoll.
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This family tree on www.familysearch.org provides information on Walter's father's family.
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The Winterset Madisonian, Friday, February 22, 1885, contains the following text (see link):
Executrix Notice
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Margaretta Benz has been appointed executrix of the estate of Christopher Benz, deceased.
All person indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment. Those holding claims against the same must present them in the manner required by law.
Margaretta Benz
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Christopher's will was admitted to probate in February, 1895, according to the Winterset Review, Tuesday, February 19th, 1895 (see link). His proof of will was filed December 19th, 1894, according to the Winterset Madisonian, Friday, December 28th, 1894 (see link).
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Winterset News, Wedesnesday, October 9, 1912 (see link):
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Benz from north of Stuart spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Henry Fett.
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Born April 4, 1891 in Penn Township, Madison County, Iowa to Christopher and Margaret Scar Benz.
Married Fena Rosina Warner on January 28, 1931 in Adair, Iowa. Parents of Julia and Wilma.
Walter generally worked as a farm laborer, but also would perform all kinds of hired tasks. He was an extremely gifted gardener, raising dozens of fruits, vegetables and flowers in his backyard. He and Fena were devout Lutherans, never owned a car and rarely watched television. Walter and one of his brothers could converse in German.
Walter's parents were married February 17, 1876 in Holmes Co., OH - see here. Walter's mother married Henry John Fett on February 18, 1903, in Dexter - see here.
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Earlham Echo - October 12, 1972
Courtesy of iagenweb.org - here
Walter Adam Benz, the son of Christopher Benz and Margaret, nee Scar, was born in Madison county, Iowa on April 4, 1891. He was baptized in Zion Lutheran Church, Dexter, on July 5, 1891. He received his education in the Madison county public school system. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on March 11, 1906.
On January 28, 1931 he was married to Fena Warner. Two children were born to this union. He made his home in the Dexter community all his life. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Senior Fellowship.
After a brief illness Mr. Benz passed away in Des Moines on Wednesday, October 4, at the age of 81 years and 4 months. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Julia, Mrs. Manley Wallace of Indianola, and Wilma Mrs. Donald Bowman of Pleasantville, nine grandchildren, and two step-sisters, Mrs. Irene Jensen and Mrs. Cora Hill of Dexter.
Memorial services were held at Zion Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 7 with the Rev. Norman M. Leucht officiating. Interment was in the Dexter Cemetery with the Evans Service in charge. Casket bearers were his nephews: William Benz, Howard Benz, Harold Benz, Floyd Shaffenacker, Robert Stoll, Jr., Robert Stoll, Sr., Howard Stoll and Paul Stoll.
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This family tree on www.familysearch.org provides information on Walter's father's family.
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The Winterset Madisonian, Friday, February 22, 1885, contains the following text (see link):
Executrix Notice
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Margaretta Benz has been appointed executrix of the estate of Christopher Benz, deceased.
All person indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment. Those holding claims against the same must present them in the manner required by law.
Margaretta Benz
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Christopher's will was admitted to probate in February, 1895, according to the Winterset Review, Tuesday, February 19th, 1895 (see link). His proof of will was filed December 19th, 1894, according to the Winterset Madisonian, Friday, December 28th, 1894 (see link).
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Winterset News, Wedesnesday, October 9, 1912 (see link):
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Benz from north of Stuart spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Henry Fett.
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Married Fena Rosina Warner on January 28, 1931 in Adair, Iowa. Parents of Julia and Wilma.
Walter generally worked as a farm laborer, but also would perform all kinds of hired tasks. He was an extremely gifted gardener, raising dozens of fruits, vegetables and flowers in his backyard. He and Fena were devout Lutherans, never owned a car and rarely watched television. Walter and one of his brothers could converse in German.
Walter's parents were married February 17, 1876 in Holmes Co., OH - see here. Walter's mother married Henry John Fett on February 18, 1903, in Dexter - see here.
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Earlham Echo - October 12, 1972
Courtesy of iagenweb.org - here
Walter Adam Benz, the son of Christopher Benz and Margaret, nee Scar, was born in Madison county, Iowa on April 4, 1891. He was baptized in Zion Lutheran Church, Dexter, on July 5, 1891. He received his education in the Madison county public school system. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on March 11, 1906.
On January 28, 1931 he was married to Fena Warner. Two children were born to this union. He made his home in the Dexter community all his life. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Senior Fellowship.
After a brief illness Mr. Benz passed away in Des Moines on Wednesday, October 4, at the age of 81 years and 4 months. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Julia, Mrs. Manley Wallace of Indianola, and Wilma Mrs. Donald Bowman of Pleasantville, nine grandchildren, and two step-sisters, Mrs. Irene Jensen and Mrs. Cora Hill of Dexter.
Memorial services were held at Zion Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 7 with the Rev. Norman M. Leucht officiating. Interment was in the Dexter Cemetery with the Evans Service in charge. Casket bearers were his nephews: William Benz, Howard Benz, Harold Benz, Floyd Shaffenacker, Robert Stoll, Jr., Robert Stoll, Sr., Howard Stoll and Paul Stoll.
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This family tree on www.familysearch.org provides information on Walter's father's family.
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The Winterset Madisonian, Friday, February 22, 1885, contains the following text (see link):
Executrix Notice
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Margaretta Benz has been appointed executrix of the estate of Christopher Benz, deceased.
All person indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment. Those holding claims against the same must present them in the manner required by law.
Margaretta Benz
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Christopher's will was admitted to probate in February, 1895, according to the Winterset Review, Tuesday, February 19th, 1895 (see link). His proof of will was filed December 19th, 1894, according to the Winterset Madisonian, Friday, December 28th, 1894 (see link).
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Winterset News, Wedesnesday, October 9, 1912 (see link):
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Benz from north of Stuart spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Henry Fett.
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