Hillje, George F.
Former Popular Weimarite Dies In San Antonio
People of our little community were inexpressibly shocked early Friday morning when news of the death of Mr. George F. Hillje was flashed over the wires to loved ones here. His death occurred in a San Antonio hospital, where he had gone a week previous for a hernia operation. This is not ordinarily considered a serious operation, and as the patient passed through the operation safely and appeared to be getting along nicely, there was no uneasiness and all felt that in just a few days George would be up and about. Vain hope! Just at the time when everything looked so hopeful, we are told his heart went back on him and he passed out almost before one could realize it. Doctors, nurses, family and friends were all shocked beyond expression at the sudden turn of the tide of life. From hopefulness of early restoration to health came utter darkness and despair!
The body was taken in charge by the Porter Loring Company, and after brief services in San Antonio the remains were brought to Weimar by private conveyance and laid to rest in the family lot in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Bert Helm of Schulenburg officiating in a brief but touching funeral service. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends from all over the state. The floral offerings were among the most beautiful and elaborate ever seen here, attesting the high esteem in which he was held everywhere he was known.
Pall bearers for the funeral were Messrs. Paul Klatt of Brady, Arthur Klatt of Hallettsville, Geo. Herder, Jr. of Weimar, Chas. Herder, Sr., of Columbus, Edgar Seifert and Henry Herbert Seifert of Weimar.
George F. Hillje was born in Weimar July 28, 1887. He was baptized in this city in the christian faith, attending the Evangelical Lutheran Church as a boy. At the age of ten years his family moved to San Antonio, and there he entered the Texas Military Academy. Upon his graduation there he entered the employ of the City National Bank of San Antonio, where he remained up to the outbreak of the World War. Leaving his bank position to enlist in the army, he served with honor an distinction to the close of the war.
He entered active civilian and business life again after the close of the war, and this time became connected with the San Antonio Oil Works. Later he became secretary-treasurer of this company, serving ably as such up to the time of his death. He died at the age of 50 years.
In January, 1929, he was joined in holy matrimony with Miss Madeline (Lena) Rabel, who is left to mourn his untimely departure. A sister, Mrs. Annie Howard, and a brother, Mr. Emil E. Hillje also survive. Besides these are many relatives and a host of friends throughout the state.
George F. Hillje, known to the writer since his earliest boyhood days, was a quiet, good, steady and upright citizen at all times. Of unassuming manner, many felt it difficult to get near to him. But underneath this quiet demeanor there beat a heart that was rich in love for his fellow-man, a disposition to do for others at all times, quietly, unostentatiously, never letting the world know of his charities if it could be avoided. A devoted son, brother and husband, he will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends wherever he was known, and especially in his old home town, where he was known and beloved by all our people. You are gone from among us, George, but you'll never be forgotten!
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones.
Weimar Mercury, April 15, 1938
Former Popular Weimarite Dies In San Antonio
People of our little community were inexpressibly shocked early Friday morning when news of the death of Mr. George F. Hillje was flashed over the wires to loved ones here. His death occurred in a San Antonio hospital, where he had gone a week previous for a hernia operation. This is not ordinarily considered a serious operation, and as the patient passed through the operation safely and appeared to be getting along nicely, there was no uneasiness and all felt that in just a few days George would be up and about. Vain hope! Just at the time when everything looked so hopeful, we are told his heart went back on him and he passed out almost before one could realize it. Doctors, nurses, family and friends were all shocked beyond expression at the sudden turn of the tide of life. From hopefulness of early restoration to health came utter darkness and despair!
The body was taken in charge by the Porter Loring Company, and after brief services in San Antonio the remains were brought to Weimar by private conveyance and laid to rest in the family lot in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Bert Helm of Schulenburg officiating in a brief but touching funeral service. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends from all over the state. The floral offerings were among the most beautiful and elaborate ever seen here, attesting the high esteem in which he was held everywhere he was known.
Pall bearers for the funeral were Messrs. Paul Klatt of Brady, Arthur Klatt of Hallettsville, Geo. Herder, Jr. of Weimar, Chas. Herder, Sr., of Columbus, Edgar Seifert and Henry Herbert Seifert of Weimar.
George F. Hillje was born in Weimar July 28, 1887. He was baptized in this city in the christian faith, attending the Evangelical Lutheran Church as a boy. At the age of ten years his family moved to San Antonio, and there he entered the Texas Military Academy. Upon his graduation there he entered the employ of the City National Bank of San Antonio, where he remained up to the outbreak of the World War. Leaving his bank position to enlist in the army, he served with honor an distinction to the close of the war.
He entered active civilian and business life again after the close of the war, and this time became connected with the San Antonio Oil Works. Later he became secretary-treasurer of this company, serving ably as such up to the time of his death. He died at the age of 50 years.
In January, 1929, he was joined in holy matrimony with Miss Madeline (Lena) Rabel, who is left to mourn his untimely departure. A sister, Mrs. Annie Howard, and a brother, Mr. Emil E. Hillje also survive. Besides these are many relatives and a host of friends throughout the state.
George F. Hillje, known to the writer since his earliest boyhood days, was a quiet, good, steady and upright citizen at all times. Of unassuming manner, many felt it difficult to get near to him. But underneath this quiet demeanor there beat a heart that was rich in love for his fellow-man, a disposition to do for others at all times, quietly, unostentatiously, never letting the world know of his charities if it could be avoided. A devoted son, brother and husband, he will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends wherever he was known, and especially in his old home town, where he was known and beloved by all our people. You are gone from among us, George, but you'll never be forgotten!
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones.
Weimar Mercury, April 15, 1938
Hillje, George F.
Former Popular Weimarite Dies In San Antonio
People of our little community were inexpressibly shocked early Friday morning when news of the death of Mr. George F. Hillje was flashed over the wires to loved ones here. His death occurred in a San Antonio hospital, where he had gone a week previous for a hernia operation. This is not ordinarily considered a serious operation, and as the patient passed through the operation safely and appeared to be getting along nicely, there was no uneasiness and all felt that in just a few days George would be up and about. Vain hope! Just at the time when everything looked so hopeful, we are told his heart went back on him and he passed out almost before one could realize it. Doctors, nurses, family and friends were all shocked beyond expression at the sudden turn of the tide of life. From hopefulness of early restoration to health came utter darkness and despair!
The body was taken in charge by the Porter Loring Company, and after brief services in San Antonio the remains were brought to Weimar by private conveyance and laid to rest in the family lot in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Bert Helm of Schulenburg officiating in a brief but touching funeral service. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends from all over the state. The floral offerings were among the most beautiful and elaborate ever seen here, attesting the high esteem in which he was held everywhere he was known.
Pall bearers for the funeral were Messrs. Paul Klatt of Brady, Arthur Klatt of Hallettsville, Geo. Herder, Jr. of Weimar, Chas. Herder, Sr., of Columbus, Edgar Seifert and Henry Herbert Seifert of Weimar.
George F. Hillje was born in Weimar July 28, 1887. He was baptized in this city in the christian faith, attending the Evangelical Lutheran Church as a boy. At the age of ten years his family moved to San Antonio, and there he entered the Texas Military Academy. Upon his graduation there he entered the employ of the City National Bank of San Antonio, where he remained up to the outbreak of the World War. Leaving his bank position to enlist in the army, he served with honor an distinction to the close of the war.
He entered active civilian and business life again after the close of the war, and this time became connected with the San Antonio Oil Works. Later he became secretary-treasurer of this company, serving ably as such up to the time of his death. He died at the age of 50 years.
In January, 1929, he was joined in holy matrimony with Miss Madeline (Lena) Rabel, who is left to mourn his untimely departure. A sister, Mrs. Annie Howard, and a brother, Mr. Emil E. Hillje also survive. Besides these are many relatives and a host of friends throughout the state.
George F. Hillje, known to the writer since his earliest boyhood days, was a quiet, good, steady and upright citizen at all times. Of unassuming manner, many felt it difficult to get near to him. But underneath this quiet demeanor there beat a heart that was rich in love for his fellow-man, a disposition to do for others at all times, quietly, unostentatiously, never letting the world know of his charities if it could be avoided. A devoted son, brother and husband, he will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends wherever he was known, and especially in his old home town, where he was known and beloved by all our people. You are gone from among us, George, but you'll never be forgotten!
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones.
Weimar Mercury, April 15, 1938
Former Popular Weimarite Dies In San Antonio
People of our little community were inexpressibly shocked early Friday morning when news of the death of Mr. George F. Hillje was flashed over the wires to loved ones here. His death occurred in a San Antonio hospital, where he had gone a week previous for a hernia operation. This is not ordinarily considered a serious operation, and as the patient passed through the operation safely and appeared to be getting along nicely, there was no uneasiness and all felt that in just a few days George would be up and about. Vain hope! Just at the time when everything looked so hopeful, we are told his heart went back on him and he passed out almost before one could realize it. Doctors, nurses, family and friends were all shocked beyond expression at the sudden turn of the tide of life. From hopefulness of early restoration to health came utter darkness and despair!
The body was taken in charge by the Porter Loring Company, and after brief services in San Antonio the remains were brought to Weimar by private conveyance and laid to rest in the family lot in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Bert Helm of Schulenburg officiating in a brief but touching funeral service. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends from all over the state. The floral offerings were among the most beautiful and elaborate ever seen here, attesting the high esteem in which he was held everywhere he was known.
Pall bearers for the funeral were Messrs. Paul Klatt of Brady, Arthur Klatt of Hallettsville, Geo. Herder, Jr. of Weimar, Chas. Herder, Sr., of Columbus, Edgar Seifert and Henry Herbert Seifert of Weimar.
George F. Hillje was born in Weimar July 28, 1887. He was baptized in this city in the christian faith, attending the Evangelical Lutheran Church as a boy. At the age of ten years his family moved to San Antonio, and there he entered the Texas Military Academy. Upon his graduation there he entered the employ of the City National Bank of San Antonio, where he remained up to the outbreak of the World War. Leaving his bank position to enlist in the army, he served with honor an distinction to the close of the war.
He entered active civilian and business life again after the close of the war, and this time became connected with the San Antonio Oil Works. Later he became secretary-treasurer of this company, serving ably as such up to the time of his death. He died at the age of 50 years.
In January, 1929, he was joined in holy matrimony with Miss Madeline (Lena) Rabel, who is left to mourn his untimely departure. A sister, Mrs. Annie Howard, and a brother, Mr. Emil E. Hillje also survive. Besides these are many relatives and a host of friends throughout the state.
George F. Hillje, known to the writer since his earliest boyhood days, was a quiet, good, steady and upright citizen at all times. Of unassuming manner, many felt it difficult to get near to him. But underneath this quiet demeanor there beat a heart that was rich in love for his fellow-man, a disposition to do for others at all times, quietly, unostentatiously, never letting the world know of his charities if it could be avoided. A devoted son, brother and husband, he will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends wherever he was known, and especially in his old home town, where he was known and beloved by all our people. You are gone from among us, George, but you'll never be forgotten!
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones.
Weimar Mercury, April 15, 1938
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