----Source: Greenwood Gleaner 7/16/1931

OBITUARY OF HENRY FRAVERT

Henry Fravert, son of Henry and Charlotte (Brandsmeier) Fravert, was born in Johnsonville, Sheboygan County, Wis., July 1st, 1852 and passed away at the home of his son Otto, Friday forenoon July 10, 1931.

Mr. Fravert spent his childhood and early youth in and about Johnsonville. In 184 he came to Clark County and settled on a farm three and one-half miles northwest of this city. That same year he was united in marriage with Margaretha Vollrath. About 1892 they moved on the present Fravert farm, which his son Otto purchased in 1920.

Mr. Fravert was taken sick on Feb. 19, 1930 and underwent an operation on July 22. Later his illness developed into cancer, which caused his death.

Mrs. Fravert preceded him in death Oct. 29, 1920. A son, John, three brothers and one sister also preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn nine children, Mrs. Emma Trimberger, Granton Mrs. Etta Marvin, Town of Eaton Mrs. Kate Schwarz, Town of Warner Fred, Town of Beaver Mrs. Olivia Schoettler, Town of Beaver Mrs. Anna Plath and Mrs. Lydia Warner of Racine Albert and Otto of the Town of Warner also twenty-seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday July 14, 1931 at the West Side Immanuel Reformed Church, Rev. Paul Franzmeier officiating. Interment was made in the West Side Cemetery.