STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1922, page 1, column7

HENRY B. WEICHT, 03 Sep 1854 - 09 Nov 1922

        HENRY B. WEICHT PASSED AWAY
       AT HIS HOME IN ANGOLA LAST THURSDAY

        One of the Best Known Citizens of
           This Section of the County
                --Funeral Sunday

   The death of Henry B. Weicht at his home in Angola Last 
Thursday removed one of the best known citizens of the 
community.  He was known for his genial disposition and his 
stand for good citizenship, and in his contact with a great 
many people in the practice of his profession he probably 
became acquainted with as many persons as any man in the 
county.  He had been in failing health for a year past.  The 
large gathering at the funeral last Sunday attested to the 
general respect with which he was regarded in the community.
   Henry B., son of Leopold and Catherine Weicht, was born in 
Berea, Ohio, Sept. 3, 1854.  When a small child his parents 
moved to Steuben county which was the early home of the 
father. 
   Leopold Weicht was a cabinet maker in Angola and later 
bought out an undertaking business. Henry assisted his father 
in this business until the father died after which he 
conducted it alone.  In later years his son Paul has been 
associated with Mr. Weicht.  In Henry Weicht was one of the 
best known men in the county.  It is estimated that he had 
buried not less than five thousand in this and adjoining 
counties during the years he was engaged in the undertaking 
business.  He will be greatly missed by his many friends in 
Angola and surrounding country.  He was a friendly man and 
was especially fond of children.
   Many a little girl has been made happy, by being presented 
with a doll cradle which he had made with his own hands.  He 
was thoughtful of the comfort of others, especially of the 
aged or infirmed.  He was very tender in the home where he 
was called to care for the dead.
   He was married to Leona Tyler in June 1877.  She died in 
November, 1882.  To this union one son was born.  He was 
later married to Clara McClue who died in 1894.  To this 
union one daughter was born.  In June 1895, he was married to 
Mary Beil who survives.
   Mr. Weicht had enjoyed good health all his life until 
about a year ago.  Every thing that medical skill could do 
was done for him but there seemed to be no permanent help.  
On Wednesday he became worse and on Thursday, Nov. 9th, at 11 
o'clock, he passed away.
   He leaves to mourn their loss, his widow, one son, Paul, 
of Angola, one daughter, Mrs. John A. Bickel, of Massilon, 
Ohio, two grand sons, Joseph H. Weicht and Henry A. Bickel.  
He leaves one brother, Samuel, of Marion, Ind., and three 
sisters, Mrs. Chas. Bachelor, of Ft. Wayne, Mrs. Otis 
Willett, of Bryan, Ohio, and Mrs. Joseph Zipfel, of Angola.
   The funeral service was held at the home on Sunday 
afternoon, Elder G. B. Townsend officiating.  Dr. Vernon 
Stauffer, of Lexington, Ky., former pastor of the Angola 
Christian church, delivered the address.   Rev. John Humfreys 
and Rev. L. J. Jacobs assisted in the service.  Mr. Weicht 
was a member of the Masonic Fraternity including the Royal 
Arch and Knights Templar.  He was also a member of the 
Independent Order of Odd Fellow and the Knights of Pythias.  
Interment was in Circle Hill cemetery.
(Picture included with obituary)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION;

   Henry B. Weicht, 03 Sep 1854 - 09 Nov 1922, was the son of 
Leopold Edward Weicht, 06 Aug 1830 - 07 Feb 1896, and 
Catharine (Schaab) Weicht, 13 Aug 1832 - 25 Dec 1896.  On 04 
Jan 1877, he married 1st, Leona (Tyler) Weicht who died in 
Nov. 1882, the daughter of Simeon and Sarah M. Tyler.  Leona 
is also listed on the Tyler monument.  On 25 Dec 1883, he 
married 2nd, Clara (McClue) Weicht, 15 Jul 1860 - 14 Jul 
1894.  Henry is buried with these two wives at Circle Hlll 
Cemetery, Angola, Steuben County, Indiana.  Leopold and 
Catharine are also buried at Circle Hill Cemtery.  On 03 Jun 
1895, he married Mary J. (Beil) Weicht, 1870 - 1948, who is 
buried on the Beil Lot, Circle Hill Cemetery.

   Child from the 1st marriage, Paul J. Weicht, 1880 - 1962, 
married Wealtha (Sowle) Weicht, 1883 - 1957, daughter of 
Friend Joseph Sowle, 1863 - 1926, and his 1st wife, Mary 
Alice (Dukes) Sowle.  No other information on Mrs. John A. 
Bickel, child from the 2nd marriage.

SIBLINGS OF HENRY B. WEICHT:

   Valentine Weicht, born 01 Jan 1853, in Berea, Cuyahoga 
County, Ohio, and died 10 Aug 1853 in Berea, Cuyahoga County, 
Ohio.
   Josephine (Weicht) Zipfel, 185 - 1939, on 29 Dec 1874, 
married Joseph Zifpel, 1847 - 1923, buried at Circle Hill 
Cemetery. 
   Samuel J. Weicht, 10 Apr 1858 - 16 Jun 1936, on 07 Jun 
1879, married Clara (Stocker) Weicht, 10 May 1859 - 1939, 
daughter of Leland W. and Lucy (Mallory) Stocker.  Samuel is 
buried in Nobel County, Indiana.  Clara is buried in Wayne 
County, Indiana.
   Franklin Weicht, died Aug 12, 1861, aged 1 year and 3 
days, buried at Old Angola Cemetery, Angola, Steuben County, 
Indiana.
   Elizabeth Segma (Weicht) Bachelor, 1862, no date of death, 
on 29 Jan 1887, married Charles A. Bachelor.  Their burial 
place unknown.
   Katie Rose (Weicht) Willett, 1865, no date of death, on 29 
Oct 1884, married W. Otis Willett.  Their burial place 
unknown.

Collins History, on file at Carnegie Public Library of 
Steuben County, Angola, Indiana.
"Cemeteries of Steuben County, Indiana, 1990," by Audree 
Seibel Lewis, Vol. 2, pages 1910, 1911, 1913, 2028.
www.familysearch.org - 1880 United States Census, Henry B. 
Weicht.
Submitted by Mona Hilden-Beckwith
e-mail:  hilbeck123@att.net