Opfer, John C. 1877 - 1955

OPFER, HARRISON, MARTIN, HAGER

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 3/22/2014 at 20:18:02

Cedar Rapids Gazette, Monday, 21 February 1955.

Waukon -- John Opfer, 78, pharmacist here since 1900, died Sunday morning in a Lacrosse, Wis., hospital.

Mr. Opfer opened a drug store here in 1900 following his graduation from the University of Iowa pharmacy college. A year ago he sold the store to Francis Sullivan, but continued to serve as a pharmacist. He was active in civic affairs, a former member of the city council, a Mason and a member of Zion Reformed church.

Survivors include a son, Lloyd, of Independence; two daughters, Mrs. Althea Harrison and Mrs. Howard Martin, both of Waukon; two grandchildren, a brother and two sisters. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Zion Reformed church. The body is at the Martin funeral home.

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Submitter is not related.

Note: his wife was Emma Elizabeth (Hager) Opfer. Her obit is also posted on the Allamakee Obituary board.

The photo accompanied his 1950 biography from the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Follow the link below for the bio.

John C. Opfer Biography
 

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