In Germany Clemens learned the shoemaker's trade and worked as a journeyman until he was called to military service. He served with the 19th Dragoon Regiment, which was garrisoned in Kloppenburg. He was honorably discharged after serving three years. On November 23, 1886, he married Miss Rosa Ferneding in Carroll County, IA. They were the parents of Mary (Martes), Rosa (Schumacher), Joseph, and George Henry.
April 20, 1927 - Carroll Times - Clemens Penkhus, one of the pioneer merchants of Carroll county, died at his home in Templeton, Ia., Thursday, April 14, after being ailing for several months. Although in failing health he was able to attend to business matters at the store every day until the Friday preceding his death and was confined to his bed but two days.
Mr. Penkhus was born in Oldenburg, Germany, November 6, 1855, and came to America in July, 1884. Since that time he has lived continuously in Templeton. In Germany he took military training and was in the cavalry. Although every inch an Amerlcan he took pleasure in recalling the days of his military training, when swapping stories with old friends.
For almost 40 years Mr. Penkhus conducted a clothing and shoe store in Templeton and by his industry and honesty built up a large business which will be continued by his two children, Henry G. Penkhus and Mrs. Joe Schumacher.
He was one of the influential and highly respected men of his home town and was admired and appreciatd by his townsmen. He is survived by three children: Mrs. William Martes, Templeton; Henry G. Penkhus and Mrs. Joe Schumacher, Templeton.
Mrs. Penkhus died May 29, 1896. Mr. Penkhus was a devout Catholic and a member of the Holy Name Society of the Sacred Heart church, Templeton. Funeral services were held Saturday morning and a mass in his memory was given Tuesday morning. Another will be given Saturday morning of this week. The pallbearers at the funeral were 12 in number. Of this number half were his older friends and the remaining half were among his younger friends.
Contributed by David Reineke - Clemens Penkhus - This man conducts an enterprising shoemaker business and, along with it, has a well-equipped stock of shoes and boots. His work is considered excellent, and the merchandise that he keeps on hand is durable and of good quality. Therefore, he enjoys an excellent business, and has earned the greatest respect of all his fellow-citizens.
Clemens Penkhus was born on the 6th of November 1856 in Südholz, Oldenburg. He learned the shoemaker’s trade and worked as a journeyman until he was called to military service. He served with the 19th Dragoon Regiment, which was garrisoned in Kloppenburg. He was honorably discharged after serving three years. After a break of two years in Südholz, he emigrated with his parents to America. In the winter of 1884-1885, he was working in Halbur, and in that spring he set up in Templeton. On the 23rd of November 1886, he married Miss Rosa Ferneding, a virtuous and cultured young woman. They were happily married for about 10 years when, on the 29th of May 1896, his dear wife was torn from his side by death. Three children were the fruit of this happy marriage: Maria, Heinrich, and Rosa.
April 20, 1927 - Carroll Times - Clemens Penkhus, one of the pioneer merchants of Carroll county, died at his home in Templeton, Ia., Thursday, April 14, after being ailing for several months. Although in failing health he was able to attend to business matters at the store every day until the Friday preceding his death and was confined to his bed but two days.
Mr. Penkhus was born in Oldenburg, Germany, November 6, 1855, and came to America in July, 1884. Since that time he has lived continuously in Templeton. In Germany he took military training and was in the cavalry. Although every inch an Amerlcan he took pleasure in recalling the days of his military training, when swapping stories with old friends.
For almost 40 years Mr. Penkhus conducted a clothing and shoe store in Templeton and by his industry and honesty built up a large business which will be continued by his two children, Henry G. Penkhus and Mrs. Joe Schumacher.
He was one of the influential and highly respected men of his home town and was admired and appreciatd by his townsmen. He is survived by three children: Mrs. William Martes, Templeton; Henry G. Penkhus and Mrs. Joe Schumacher, Templeton.
Mrs. Penkhus died May 29, 1896. Mr. Penkhus was a devout Catholic and a member of the Holy Name Society of the Sacred Heart church, Templeton. Funeral services were held Saturday morning and a mass in his memory was given Tuesday morning. Another will be given Saturday morning of this week. The pallbearers at the funeral were 12 in number. Of this number half were his older friends and the remaining half were among his younger friends.
Contributed by David Reineke - Clemens Penkhus - This man conducts an enterprising shoemaker business and, along with it, has a well-equipped stock of shoes and boots. His work is considered excellent, and the merchandise that he keeps on hand is durable and of good quality. Therefore, he enjoys an excellent business, and has earned the greatest respect of all his fellow-citizens.
Clemens Penkhus was born on the 6th of November 1856 in Südholz, Oldenburg. He learned the shoemaker’s trade and worked as a journeyman until he was called to military service. He served with the 19th Dragoon Regiment, which was garrisoned in Kloppenburg. He was honorably discharged after serving three years. After a break of two years in Südholz, he emigrated with his parents to America. In the winter of 1884-1885, he was working in Halbur, and in that spring he set up in Templeton. On the 23rd of November 1886, he married Miss Rosa Ferneding, a virtuous and cultured young woman. They were happily married for about 10 years when, on the 29th of May 1896, his dear wife was torn from his side by death. Three children were the fruit of this happy marriage: Maria, Heinrich, and Rosa.
In Germany Clemens learned the shoemaker's trade and worked as a journeyman until he was called to military service. He served with the 19th Dragoon Regiment, which was garrisoned in Kloppenburg. He was honorably discharged after serving three years. On November 23, 1886, he married Miss Rosa Ferneding in Carroll County, IA. They were the parents of Mary (Martes), Rosa (Schumacher), Joseph, and George Henry.
April 20, 1927 - Carroll Times - Clemens Penkhus, one of the pioneer merchants of Carroll county, died at his home in Templeton, Ia., Thursday, April 14, after being ailing for several months. Although in failing health he was able to attend to business matters at the store every day until the Friday preceding his death and was confined to his bed but two days.
Mr. Penkhus was born in Oldenburg, Germany, November 6, 1855, and came to America in July, 1884. Since that time he has lived continuously in Templeton. In Germany he took military training and was in the cavalry. Although every inch an Amerlcan he took pleasure in recalling the days of his military training, when swapping stories with old friends.
For almost 40 years Mr. Penkhus conducted a clothing and shoe store in Templeton and by his industry and honesty built up a large business which will be continued by his two children, Henry G. Penkhus and Mrs. Joe Schumacher.
He was one of the influential and highly respected men of his home town and was admired and appreciatd by his townsmen. He is survived by three children: Mrs. William Martes, Templeton; Henry G. Penkhus and Mrs. Joe Schumacher, Templeton.
Mrs. Penkhus died May 29, 1896. Mr. Penkhus was a devout Catholic and a member of the Holy Name Society of the Sacred Heart church, Templeton. Funeral services were held Saturday morning and a mass in his memory was given Tuesday morning. Another will be given Saturday morning of this week. The pallbearers at the funeral were 12 in number. Of this number half were his older friends and the remaining half were among his younger friends.
Contributed by David Reineke - Clemens Penkhus - This man conducts an enterprising shoemaker business and, along with it, has a well-equipped stock of shoes and boots. His work is considered excellent, and the merchandise that he keeps on hand is durable and of good quality. Therefore, he enjoys an excellent business, and has earned the greatest respect of all his fellow-citizens.
Clemens Penkhus was born on the 6th of November 1856 in Südholz, Oldenburg. He learned the shoemaker’s trade and worked as a journeyman until he was called to military service. He served with the 19th Dragoon Regiment, which was garrisoned in Kloppenburg. He was honorably discharged after serving three years. After a break of two years in Südholz, he emigrated with his parents to America. In the winter of 1884-1885, he was working in Halbur, and in that spring he set up in Templeton. On the 23rd of November 1886, he married Miss Rosa Ferneding, a virtuous and cultured young woman. They were happily married for about 10 years when, on the 29th of May 1896, his dear wife was torn from his side by death. Three children were the fruit of this happy marriage: Maria, Heinrich, and Rosa.
April 20, 1927 - Carroll Times - Clemens Penkhus, one of the pioneer merchants of Carroll county, died at his home in Templeton, Ia., Thursday, April 14, after being ailing for several months. Although in failing health he was able to attend to business matters at the store every day until the Friday preceding his death and was confined to his bed but two days.
Mr. Penkhus was born in Oldenburg, Germany, November 6, 1855, and came to America in July, 1884. Since that time he has lived continuously in Templeton. In Germany he took military training and was in the cavalry. Although every inch an Amerlcan he took pleasure in recalling the days of his military training, when swapping stories with old friends.
For almost 40 years Mr. Penkhus conducted a clothing and shoe store in Templeton and by his industry and honesty built up a large business which will be continued by his two children, Henry G. Penkhus and Mrs. Joe Schumacher.
He was one of the influential and highly respected men of his home town and was admired and appreciatd by his townsmen. He is survived by three children: Mrs. William Martes, Templeton; Henry G. Penkhus and Mrs. Joe Schumacher, Templeton.
Mrs. Penkhus died May 29, 1896. Mr. Penkhus was a devout Catholic and a member of the Holy Name Society of the Sacred Heart church, Templeton. Funeral services were held Saturday morning and a mass in his memory was given Tuesday morning. Another will be given Saturday morning of this week. The pallbearers at the funeral were 12 in number. Of this number half were his older friends and the remaining half were among his younger friends.
Contributed by David Reineke - Clemens Penkhus - This man conducts an enterprising shoemaker business and, along with it, has a well-equipped stock of shoes and boots. His work is considered excellent, and the merchandise that he keeps on hand is durable and of good quality. Therefore, he enjoys an excellent business, and has earned the greatest respect of all his fellow-citizens.
Clemens Penkhus was born on the 6th of November 1856 in Südholz, Oldenburg. He learned the shoemaker’s trade and worked as a journeyman until he was called to military service. He served with the 19th Dragoon Regiment, which was garrisoned in Kloppenburg. He was honorably discharged after serving three years. After a break of two years in Südholz, he emigrated with his parents to America. In the winter of 1884-1885, he was working in Halbur, and in that spring he set up in Templeton. On the 23rd of November 1886, he married Miss Rosa Ferneding, a virtuous and cultured young woman. They were happily married for about 10 years when, on the 29th of May 1896, his dear wife was torn from his side by death. Three children were the fruit of this happy marriage: Maria, Heinrich, and Rosa.
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