Thursday, March 29, 2018

Valentine and Christina Heim


















Valentine Heim was born about 1830 in Germany. By 1852, he was residing in Sandusky, Ohio, working as a merchant tailor. That year he married Christina Engel, who had been born in Saxony, Germany in 1827. Mrs. Christina Heim was once considered to be the oldest living resident of Sandusky, Ohio. On her 100th birthday, she visited Cedar Point and danced on the dance floor of the Coliseum. She used to say, "Dancing is good for you." During the Christmas season, Christina enjoyed baking Christmas cookies. Valentine Heim died in 1922, at the age of 92. Mrs. Christina Engel Heim died on March 29, 1931, at the age of 103. She was survived by four children, Mrs. Bertha Bender, Mrs. Emma Kromer, Mrs. Carrie Civilear and William Heim. She was also survived by several grandchildren , great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Christina Heim were conducted by the Charles J. Andres Sons. Both Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Heim's final resting place is Oakland Cemetery.

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