Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-09
DEATH OF MRS.
NATHAN HEINEMANN.


merchant of our city, passed away
very suddenly at her home on Frank
lin street last evening, Feb. 8, 1915,
at o'clock, of heart trouble. She
had been in delicate healthfor a num-
Der of years, and last year was in
Europe with her husband seeking
health at the springs of Carlsbad.
She came home last fall seemingly
much improved and her family were
correspondingly happy in the belief
| that her recovery was to become per-
manent. A few weeks ago her condition
became worse and while she has been
confined to her home since that time
she was able to be about. There was
no indication to either her family or
friends that her life was SO soon to
come to an end. She had been walk
ing about the home and at six O'Clock
ate supper with the family. After
leaving the table she and her husband
went into another room where they
sat down, Mrs. Heinemann taking a
seat upon the sofa. A few moments
afterwards she was stricken with
trouble of the heart; physicians were
called but there was nothing that
could be done, and she passed quietly
away. Her sudden demise was ter
rible shock to the family as well as to
the community.
Her death is a sad ending to a life
of great usefulness and the sorrowing
tear moistens every eye as the memo
ry of her good life comes back in
thought. A truly good woman has
gone to her final reward.
Mrs. Nathan Heinemann was born
in Germany on the 1st day of June,
1854. When four years of age she
came to America with her parents,
who located in New York City, and
she resided at her home in that city
until Sept. 9th, 1873, when she was
united in marriage to Nathan Heine-
mann. They soon afterwards came
to Wausau, arriving here on the 18th
of September, 1873. She was the first
Jewish woman to come to Marathon
county. Her maiden name was Re-
becca Kahn.
Messrs. Nathan and Benjamin
Heinemann entered into the mercan-
tile business in small way and by
their ability and energy they built Up
one of the largest and most extensive
general merchandise stores in north
ern Wisconsin. Since 1873 the name
of Heinemann has been associated in
one way or another, in every impor5-
ant movement of our city.
From the very commencement of
her life in Wausau, Mrs. Heinemann
identified herself in charitable work;
it was that kind of charity that went
infinitely farther than simply aims
giving. She was gifted in being able
to take in the situation at glance
and to direct and plan so that en-
couragement for future happiness
went with the assistance which was
SO generously given to those in sick
ness and distress. All human frail-
tries and missteps were by her gently
covered by the mantle Of charity.
This was Characteristic of her life
among us, and it is that which has
endeared her to our people. She was
a devoted wife and mother, her home
was her paradise and she made it so
to each member of the family circle.
She was woman of culture and refine
ment. Friendships formed in early
days were most dear to her and she
thoroughly enjoyed the companion
ship of congenial friends. Her pleas
ing hospitality in the home life was
enjoyed by many.
She was member of the Ladies
Literary club, the Eastern Star, and
the Ladies' Auxiliary of st. Mary's
hospital, and she was an enthusiastic
worker for the "free bed" in the lat
ter institution, and she and Mr.. Hell
nemann furnished and kept up one of
the rooms in the hospital.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Heinemann there
were born eight children, two of
whom died in childhood, thirty-four
years ago. Besides her husband, six
children survive, viz: Harry, Solomon
and Byron, who succeeded their father
in the mercantile business in this city,
and who comprise the firm of Heine-
mann Bros. Company; Helen, who is
the wife of Max Young of St. Paul;
Miss Gertrude who resides at home
and Fred. who is in the lumber bust
ness in Saskatchewan, Canada. Harry
Heinemann was in New York city
and with the exceptions of Mrs. Young
and Fred, all the others were at
home at the bedside of their mother.
Mrs. Young arrived in the city from
st. Paul this morning; Harry and Fred
are expected to reach home tomorrow.
Up to this date no definite arrange
ments have been made for tie funeral,
owing to the uncertainty when all of
the children will be here. Interment
will be in the Jewish cemetery in this
city.
TO MARRY IN WAUSAU.