Carl H. Meyer 1857-1940

MEYER, SASS, KEKOS, SCHWABE, MEISNER, WARD

Posted By: S. Ferrall IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 8/14/2010 at 06:43:48

Carl H. Meyer, 83, on of the pioneers of this community, passed away early this morning at his farm home about four miles northwest of Postville. He had been ailing for some time but was able to be up and about. Arrangements for the funeral services have not been completed at the time we go to press.

Carl H. Meyer was born at Garnavillo, in Clayton county, on June 23, 1857, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Meyer. When he was five years old he moved with his parents to a small farm northwest of Elkader where he lived until he was 21 years old. At that time he came to Postville and went to work in the Ward & Meyer general store and he continued there for 30 years. He then moved to the farm where he passed away today.

He was married to Miss Reka Sass on February 15, 1884, and to their union four children were born: Mrs. Pillip Kekos, who passed away a few years ago; Mrs. Clemens Schwabe of Seward, Nebr.; Damond Meyer of near Castalia and Edmund Meyer of near Waukon. In addition to his wife and three living children he is survived by three brothers, John of Blairstown; H.L. and August of Castalia and one sister, Mrs. Mary Meisner, of Chicago.

~Postville Herald, August 7, 1940