Henry

I have chosen to write something for the “memory book” on behalf of Henry and Clara.  Uncle Henry has been unable to travel for a few years now and for the past year has resided in the Helia Health Care Center in Urbana, Illinois.  Clara has faithfully kept him company with her daily visits while still keeping up with her own household activities.

Uncle Henry will be remembered by many of my cousins as one of the jolliest and friendliest people to be around.   We Flessner children looked forward to our infrequent Pomeroy visits and spending some of our time with Uncle Henry on the farm.  He and Frieda seemed to have a way of thinking up things for us children to do that were always so fun.

Jeane and I made a couple of trips to St. Joseph, Illinois in recent years, spending our day with Uncle Henry and Aunt Clara in their home in the country.  We enjoyed taking them to dinner at the restaurant of their choice.  Uncle Henry’s magnetic personality was noticeable as he promptly held the attention of the waitresses.  Henry’s and Clara’s great love for each other was evident in so much of their conversation with us and with each other.  They showed us the two sewing machines in a room where they worked side by side in making quilt sections.  He loved to show us his inventions around the house that made life easier for both of them.

We so wish we could have been more frequent in our visits with them while they were still together in their own home.