Johann Philipp Köhler death 24 Nov 1885 film 1021118620 page 596
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Hello @Kent Gardiner,
Translation:
Number: 46.
Burial date and time: 24 November [1885], 9:30 am.
Day of death: 22 November [1885].
Decedent: Johann Philipp Köhler, farmer here, widower of Elisabeth, née Becker.
Age: 72 years, 4 months, 9 days.
Remarks: II, 44.
[signed]: Zimmern, dean.
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Robert, I am trying to figure out why Zimmern was referred to as a deacon in 1885?
Deacon is a common title for a minor church functionary, usually a layperson, who does some kind of particular service. Deacons often take care of church buildings and grounds, count the collection money, meet people at the door and show them to their seats, and so forth.
1861-1897 Heinrich Konrad Johann Zimmern. Pastor Zimmern was born 8 July 1825 in Heidelberg and died 21 December 1896 in Graben. He studied in Jena, Berlin, Marburg and Heidelberg, exams in 1850, then pastor in Emmendingen, 1853 in Buchenberg, 1858 up to his death in 1896. He was the Pastor in Graben , dean of the church district of Karlsruhe-Land since 1881, co-founder of the Black Forest rescue center Hornberg which is today a retirement home. From Feb 1870
Thanks for getting me thinking today. Regards, Kent
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Hello Kent,
I found an eulogy on Heinrich Zimmern which also includes his photo:
He was an important person, not only pastor in Graben, but from 1881 on also dean for the 17 parishes of the diocese Karlsruhe-Land. He started his career as a pastor in the parish of Buchenberg, in the Black Forest. Then, the life story continues:
The state of health of his wife, who suffered from the harsh air of the Black Forest, prompted the now deceased man to ask for a transfer to a milder climate, and after not quite 6 years of richly blessed activity at his first place of work, his appointment to Graben opened up to him the field of work to which he was to belong to the end.
On January 11, 1859, he moved with his family into this congregation, where he was allowed to preach the Gospel for thirty-eight years. Here he found the friendliest welcome and soon felt at home in his congregation, which proved to be receptive and grateful for the lively proclamation of the divine word, as in the circle of his fellow ministers. The latter included the well-known pastor Henhöfer in nearby Spöck, with whom being in close personal contact for several years was of great value to him.
Towards the end of his life he fell ill and needed the help of a vicar for support in his duties:
Two years ago, as a result of a cold, the deceased developed bronchial catharrhea with a tormenting cough. This condition, in which influenza was probably also involved, developed more and more into a chronic illness that never completely left him, despite the use of medical remedies and repeated stays at various health resorts. He was forced to ask for the help of a vicar and gratefully felt the benefit of such support.
And on his final hours and funeral service:
The weakness increased and during the last night the shortness of breath also increased. Until the last hours before he went home, his consciousness remained clear; then, in the early morning of December 21, the heavenly Sabbath dawned on him. Very gently and quietly he passed away to eternal life, untouched by the horrors of death, and deep peace transfigured his noble features....
On the afternoon of December 23rd, the funeral service took place in a very uplifting manner. Almost all the clergy of the diocese, many friends and relatives accompanied the mourning community to the grave of the deceased. There, one of the closest neighbors and friends, Pastor Roth from Friedrichsthal, offered a prayer and blessing from a deeply moved heart. ...
At the grave of the deceased, the trombone choir sounded once again: Jesus, my confidence, after which Pastor Roth held the liturgy, choosing for the text reading the comforting promise: "Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the world."
(so the German word Dekan in the death entries above means "Dean")
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Ulrich Neitzel, Robert Seal_1 I absolutely love this information!!! I downloaded the book, found his marriage record and will put it in to be translated. Ancestry has a second wife named Sophie Kempf. I have been unable to verify if that is true.
I have also done some more research on Ancestry and FS regarding Heinrich. Here is what I found: https://gatheringgardiners.blogspot.com/2021/11/jean-heinrich-conrad-zimmern-1825-1896.html
Thank you so very, very much. I am excited to get this kind of detail on a name I have seen over and over again! All the best, Kent
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You're welcome, @Kent Gardiner . Very impressive, @Ulrich Neitzel.
N.B. I will use the term "dean" in the future with respect to Heinrich Zimmern.
Kent: Wherever I identified Heinrich Zimmern as a "deacon" you should change to "dean".
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In the document referenced above it is stated that the first wife of Heinrich Zimmern, Ida Reichard, died on New Year's Day 1866. You may find the death record in the Graben registers. He married two years later Sophie Knapp, daughter of pastor Albert Knapp in Stuttgart. The place of the wedding is not mentioned, but probably Stuttgart.
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Thank you both for help with the pastors of Graben. I have spent many hours on learning about the Graben pastors as I'm sure you know. But being presented with the history of Heinrich Zimmern has been very special to me. He sounds like a kind good man and now whenever I see his name in the records I will remember this day. Bless you both, Kent
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Ulrich, thanks for the information on the second wife. Very helpful! I am off to find the document! I'm excited! Kent
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