Newspaper item (funeral

Leonard Hegnauer, Jr., who was called here to attend the funeral of his father, Leonard Hegnauer, Sr., who was buried at Prairie City, Sunday, departed Monday for his home in Pullman, Washington.

Mr. and Mrs. Ceph Robinson, Miss Emma Wood, Mrs. Wesley Robinson, J. W. Anderson, Ed Wilson and C. H. Bailey were among the number from Rockville who attended the funeral of Mr. Hegnauer at Prairie City Sunday.

The funeral of Leonard Hegnauer was held at Prairie City Sunday, that being his early home on coming to Bates county. Mr. Hegnauer was one of the founders of the Bank of Rockville and was president of that institution at the time of his death. He was a Christian gentleman and highly esteemed by the business men of Rockville.

A large crowd attended the funeral of Leonard Hegnauer of Appleton City at the Reformed church Sunday afternoon.

Passed by Gen. J. B. Steadman Post No. 172, G. A. R., Department of Missouri. Whereas, in the demise of Comrade Leonard Hegnauer, late of Co. E, 4th Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and a member of this Post, which occurred at his home in Appleton City, Missouri, October 31, 1916, we have sustained the loss of a worthy member. Resolved, That his comradeship was appreciated by all members of this Post. His patriotism was intense and his admiration for the Stars and Stripes of his adopted country were all that could be expected of a native born. Resolved, That we sympathize with the widow and family of the deceased in this their great bereavement. There[fore], Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of this Post and published in the Appleton City Journal, and a copy be sent to the widow and her sons and daughters. James Mock, E. B. Smith, T. D. Thayer, [Committee].

Leonard Hegenauer was born in Switzerland in the year 1843 and died at his home in Appleton City, Mo., on Tuesday, Oct. 31 1916, from the effects of paralysis with which he was stricken on the Friday previous to his death. In the passing of Mr. Hegnauer, Bates county has lost an esteemed citizen whose place in life it will be hard to fill. He has been a citizen of this county since the year 1869 at which time he took a homestead and upon that place he continued to live until about ten years ago when he moved to Appleton City. As a man of business affairs, Mr. Hegnauer was a success. He was one of the charter members of the Bank of Rockville and later became vice president of that institution, a position which he held until the death of J. C. Laughlin who was then president of the bank. Soon after the death of J. C. Laughlin, in 1911, Mr. Hegnauer was made president and served in that capacity until his death. Mr. Hegnauer was a faithful member of the German Reformed church and his many kind deeds and cheerful diposition [sic] were evidences of the true character of this good man, and in his passing Bates county has cause to mourn. The deceased is survived by his widow, three sons, two daughters and three brothers. The sons are Christian, Leonard, and Robert Hegnauer and the daughters are Mrs. Fred Hammer and Mrs. Katie Link. The son Leonard is a resident of Washington and Robert lives in Illinois, while Christian is farming on the old home place. The brothers are Martin, Christian and John. The sisters are Mrs. Krattly of Carthage and Mrs Kamm of Rich Hill. The body will has [sic] been awaiting the arrival of relatives and is now at the home of his son Christian. Burial will be made in the cemetery near the German Reformed church at which the funeral services will be conducted on Sunday afternoon.—Rockville Booster.

It has been over twenty-five years since W. E. Heyle cast his lot with the Bank of Rockville, and during those years he has experiences which seldom fall to one cashier. In conversation with Mr. Heyle regarding the death of L. Hegnauer, we learn that he is the third president of the bank who has died since Mr. Heyle became cashier. The first president to pass away was Mr. Frederick Fix, next was Mr. Laughlin and at last Mr. Hegnauer.—Rockville Booster.