Henry Schiff was born June 12, 1903 in Amana, Iowa to William and Henriette Schiff while Amana was still a communal society. He married Henriette Fels on December 4, 1924, and they had one daughter. Henry originally worked briefly in the Amana Woolen Mills and then in the Amana Society Bakery. After the reorganization of the colonies, he went to work for Collins Radio in September 1942. He was later employed at Globe Machinery in Cedar Rapids. In 1972 Henry became an Elder in the Amana church where he conducted many memorable services in German. After retiring from Globe he worked for the Amana Heritage Museum where he was often sought out for interviews on the history of the Amana Society -- including the Voice of America. Henry appeared briefly on the TV documentary 60 Minutes about Amana. He also appeared on the TV show "To Tell the Truth".
Henry was a loyal fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, purchasing his first tickets in 1918. He was a life-long I-Club member and would often arrive early to watch the squad arrive, drive to Kinnick Stadium with grandkids to watch practise, and frequently wait by himself at the train station to meet and support the team after victory as well as defeat.
Henry was a gentle, self-taught man who left an impression on all who met him.
Henry was a loyal fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, purchasing his first tickets in 1918. He was a life-long I-Club member and would often arrive early to watch the squad arrive, drive to Kinnick Stadium with grandkids to watch practise, and frequently wait by himself at the train station to meet and support the team after victory as well as defeat.
Henry was a gentle, self-taught man who left an impression on all who met him.
Henry Schiff was born June 12, 1903 in Amana, Iowa to William and Henriette Schiff while Amana was still a communal society. He married Henriette Fels on December 4, 1924, and they had one daughter. Henry originally worked briefly in the Amana Woolen Mills and then in the Amana Society Bakery. After the reorganization of the colonies, he went to work for Collins Radio in September 1942. He was later employed at Globe Machinery in Cedar Rapids. In 1972 Henry became an Elder in the Amana church where he conducted many memorable services in German. After retiring from Globe he worked for the Amana Heritage Museum where he was often sought out for interviews on the history of the Amana Society -- including the Voice of America. Henry appeared briefly on the TV documentary 60 Minutes about Amana. He also appeared on the TV show "To Tell the Truth".
Henry was a loyal fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, purchasing his first tickets in 1918. He was a life-long I-Club member and would often arrive early to watch the squad arrive, drive to Kinnick Stadium with grandkids to watch practise, and frequently wait by himself at the train station to meet and support the team after victory as well as defeat.
Henry was a gentle, self-taught man who left an impression on all who met him.
Henry was a loyal fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, purchasing his first tickets in 1918. He was a life-long I-Club member and would often arrive early to watch the squad arrive, drive to Kinnick Stadium with grandkids to watch practise, and frequently wait by himself at the train station to meet and support the team after victory as well as defeat.
Henry was a gentle, self-taught man who left an impression on all who met him.
Gravesite Details
In Amana there are no family plots. Burials are chronological. Henry and Henriette are unusual in that they are buried side by side.
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