Stillwater Valley News
September 6, 1934
George Holfinger
George Holfinger was born in Moessingen, Germany on March 7, 1818, he died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mae Westfall near Circle Hill, Ohio, on Thursday morning September 6th 1934. He had reached the good old age of 86 years, 5 months, and 29 days. On December 30, 1869 he was united in marriage with Christina Flammer, who preceded him in death four years ago. To this marriage union five children were born; three sons and two daughters, of this number only one daughter survives, Mrs. Mae Westfall. There are nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Three brothers survive, John, Barney, and Samuel Holfinger all of Covington. Along with near relatives already mentioned there is a large number of nephews and nieces and more distant relatives and a host of friends who remember the deceased with kindness. He was dedicated to God by the rite of Holy Baptism in infancy and in early manhood became a confirmed member of the St. John's Lutheran Congregation. He was a faithful member at the time of his death. He came to this country with his parents when about five years old. The family settled in Miami County and George continued to reside in the country all of his life. He was a successful farmer for many years. Upon retiring from the farm he moved to Covington after the death of his daughter and her family. George Holfinger was a good substantial citizen. He was widely and favorably known, a friend of many. He liked to visit and mingled freely, even in his old age, with relatives and friends. He was a good neighbor, a loving father and grandfather. Many people will testify to his worth and call him blessed. He seemed to be well as usual when on last Saturday morning he walked out in the garden. There he was stricken with apoplexy from which he never regained consciousness. Truly, it may be said of him as was written in Abraham of old "he gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, and old man, full of years".
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