HENRY AMMANN
Henry Ammann
FLORA LINDNER
Flora (Lindner) Ammann
Flora (Lindner) Ammann
On Sept. 22, 1892, Henry Ammann married Flora Louise Lindner. Henry is a son
of Theodore and Gertrude Ammann and was born in Kiel. Flora is a daughter of
August Lindner and Elise Kassel. She was born in Freeport, Illinois.
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From Manitowoc county death records:
Henry J. Ammann (v.30 p.229)
Feb. 8, 1869-April 29, 1936
Husband of Flora Lindner
Son of Theodore Ammann and Gertrude Born (both born Germany)
Born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County – manufacturer of cigars
Died from “hemorrhage form ulcerated growth –adamantinoma malignant”
Buried at Kiel Cemetery
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H. J. Ammann, Pioneer Business Man Dies on Wednesday
Henry J. Ammann, 67, widely known Kiel manufacturer, long a leader
in musical circles, and the first mayor of the city of Kiel, died at
his home this week Wednesday shortly after noon. His passing marked
the end of a long illness from which there could be no recovery. His
passing also takes from Kiel one of her best known and loved sons, a
dominant factor in the civic growth of the community.
Born on a farm in the town of Rhine Feb. 8, 1869, he came to Kiel with
his parents at the age of two years. His entire remaining life was
spent here. Early in life he developed a talent for music, and at the
age of 17 organized the Kiel Arion Band, serving as its director and
guiding spirit for many years.
In 1890, when he was but 21 years old, he bought the August Kurz cigar
factory which still exists, and of which he remained the active head
until illness forced him to retire over a year ago. His factory from
the outset enjoyed great success, and during 1902 turned out a half
million cigars.
He was united in marriage with Miss Flora Lindner of this city on
Sept. 22, 1892. Three children were born to them, all of whom survive.
They are Mrs. L. H. (Norma) Schaar and Mrs. Elmer (Vera) Toepel of
this city, and Mrs. Valmer (Carmen) Goltry of Litchfield, Conn. Also
surviving him besides his widow are three grandchildren, and a brother,
Joseph and a sister, Miss Catherine, both of Los Angeles, Calif.
His prominence in local affairs led his fellow townsmen to choose him
as village president in 1901. He served until 1902, and again from 1903
to 1904. In 1920, when Kiel was incorporated as a city, Mr. Ammann was
chosen the first mayor. (no newspaper named, April 1936)
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Funeral services for Henry J. Ammann, prominent Kiel business man, who
passed away at his home here last Wednesday afternoon, were held on
Saturday afternoon from the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 2 o’clock.
The Rev. E. H. Delware, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Kiel,
officiated at the last rites, and burial was made in the Kiel cemetery
in the family lot.
Active pallbearers were: Rudolph Greve, E. W. Tamm, John J. Klauck,
Arthur L. Kaemmer. Ferdinand A. Steinhardt, and Charles Allinger.
Honorary pallbearers were: William Schildhauer, William Ree, Herman and
William Roehr, Paul Tetzlaff, Oscar Roehrig, John Klein, Charles J.
Grassold, Hugo C. Duecker, Rudolph Heins, William Voss, William Guetzloe,
Harvey Kissinger, and Arthur Heins.
The body was escorted to its last resting place by the Kiel Municipal Band,
of which he was a director at one time; the Odd Fellow lodge members, the
E. F. U., the Redmen, the Firemen, Rebekah lodge, and the Kiel Chamber of
Commerce and the City Council. The flag at the city hall was at half mast
on Saturday afternoon in respect to its first mayor and respected citizen.
Re1atives and friends from Milwaukee, Tigerton, Racine, Plymouth, Sheboygan,
New Holstein, Manitowoc, Herrick, Illinois and this vicinity paid their
last respects in attending the services.
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(Note: There are photos of his cigar business in the Manitowoc county
business section)
