Meyer, Fred J. 1853 - 1935

MEYER, SCHROEDER, SCHLEE, HOTH, KOEVENIG

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 8/6/2012 at 00:48:01

Postville Herald, Postville, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 1935.
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Fred J. Meyer Passes March 12. A Resident Here For More Than Fifty Years.

It is with a sorrow in which the community shares that we announce the passing of Frederick Meyer at his home in this city at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 1935, at the age of 81 years, five months and 13 days.

He was born in Levern, Germany, September 29, 1853, where he was baptized and became a comunicant member of the Lutheran church.

At the age of 16 years he, with an elder brother, emigrated to America. He first came to Garnavillo and later to Postville, where he made his home.

On June 22, 1883, he was married to Charlotte Schroeder, and their wedded life extended over a period of more than fifty years. To this union were born twelve children, three of which died in early childhood.

The larger part of his life was spent on a farm near Postville, where he labored for many years. About fourteen years ago he moved to Postville to rest from his labors after many years of arduous toil.

Besides his aged wife he leaves to mourn his loss seven sons, Charles of Bridgewater, S.D.; Fred, William, Henry, Christ and Lewis, all of Postville; and Eddie of Castalia; also three daughters, Mrs. Mary Schlee and Mrs. Ella Hoth, of Postville; and Mrs. Helen Koevenig of Decorah. There are also twenty-nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Mr. Meier was a kind husband and indulgent father, a good citizen, neighbor and friend, whose passing is mourned by all who knew this genial, kindly gentleman.

The funeral was held from St. Paul's Lutheran church in this city at two o'clock last Friday afternoon, the Rev. R. B. Garten officiating, and the large assemblage of sorrowing friends and the many beautiful floral offerings all attested the high place he held in a community that had been his home for many years. Interment was made in the Postville cemetery.

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Misspelling was in the obit.

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