Herman Pewe was born at Holstein, Germany on January 22, 1873. He was a twin to Charles Pewe. Herman and his brother William came to the McHenry area to farm in 1898. Herman remained on the farm the rest of his life. In 1939 he sold the farm to his nephew, Carl Pewe, but continued to make his home on the farm.

He died in October 1958. He is buried at McHenry.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 78B