Henry A. Mohr, who closed his eyes to earthly
scenes on the 12th of September, 1930, was a member of one of
Sacramento’s best known families and was himself widely known as a man of
substantial qualities and good business ability. He was born at the old Mohr
home, 1116 Twelfth Street, Sacramento, on the 23d of November, 1876, and was a
son of the late Louis B. and Elizabeth (Weisel) Mohr, who are referred to in a
separate sketch on other pages of this work. He received his early education in
the public schools of this city, attended Brothers College and studied law at
the Berkeley Gymnasium. On returning home he was made president of the Mohr
& Yoerk Realty Company, which had been formed to handle the various
properties in which his father was interested. On the completion of the
Parkview apartment building, at Eleventh and K Streets, he was appointed
manager of the property, in which capacity he served until his death. This
building houses the firm of Mohr & Yoerk on the first floor, while the
upper floors are devoted to rental apartments. The building is modern in every
respect and has always been popular among discriminating renters.
Mr. Mohr was united in marriage to
Miss Charlotte Hunger, and they have a daughter Myverl. He was a member of the
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Native Sons of the Golden West and
was a republican in his political views, but never took an active part in
public affairs. He was essentially a home man, never happier than when in the
company of his own family. Quiet in manner, sincere and unassuming, he was the
soul of honor in every relation of life and all who came in contact with him
esteemed him for his sterling qualities and his genuineness. He was a student
and a clear and logical thinker and was well informed on a wide range of
subjects, being an interesting conversationalist and an agreeable companion.
Transcribed
by Debbie Walke Gramlick.
Source: Wooldridge, J.W. Major History of the Sacramento Valley California, Vol. 2 pgs. 192-193. The Pioneer Historical Publishing Co. Chicago 1931.
© 2005 Debbie Walke Gramlick.