Union Cemetery

Offermann, John H


BORN IN: Germany
DIED: 7/7/1902
AGED: 62
CAUSE OF DEATH: Broncho-Pneumonia
DEATH LOCATION: San Francisco

ADDRESS: 1018 Main St, RC

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  • 1901 Teddy Roosevelt elected President
OBITUARY ---------------

JOHN H. OFFERMANN

Redwood City Democrat

July 10. 1902

John H. Offermann, one of Redwood City’s pioneer merchants, passed away in the German Hospital in San Francisco on Monday night. Mr. Offermann had been an invalid for several weeks and while his family and friends held but little hope of his ultimate recovery the suddenness of his passing away was a painflul shock to them. On Monday he was visited by his brother Henry, who remained with him until evening and left him in a cheerful mood. He passed away that night at lO pm.

Mr. Offermaon was a native of Germany, aged 62 years. He came to Redwood in 1866 and engaged in merchandising with Gelvert Plump, at the old Eureka corner. The firm established the old Eureka Brewery, which they afterwards sold to Mr. Hadler. Since the early 80’s the deceased has been conduction his won store at the corner of Main and Phelps streets.

In 1873, Mr. Offermann was elected County Treasurer on the Democratic ticket, serving two terms. He was married in 1882 and leaves, besides his wife, four daughters Annie, Emma, Bertha, and Viola Offermann. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Annie Gudehus and a brother, C.H. Offermann, the well-known merchant of this city. The deceased was a member of Bay View Lodge of Odd Fellows and Metamora Tribe of Red Men

The funeral will take place today at 2 o’clock. Interment in Union Cemetery. Lot 169

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