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MEYERS, Henry 1843-1909

MEYERS, ROSE

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 9/8/2013 at 00:21:32

[Waterloo Times Tribune, Sunday, July 25, 1909, Waterloo, Iowa]

DEATH CLAIMS AN HONORED CITIZEN

HENRY MEYERS CALLED BY REAPER AFTER USEFUL LIFE

The death of Henry Meyers, which occurred at his home, 225 Almond Street, at 12:20 o'clock this morning, will be a sad telegram to his many friends. Henry Meyers was the soul of honor and ever ready to help with the needy or to assist in a project which would be a benefit to Waterloo. A friend in the time of prosperity and a friend in the time of need.

Henry Meyers came to Waterloo in 1869, when the city now standing proudly on the banks of the Cedar, was but a village. Up until a year ago he was actively engaged in many of the manufacturing interests of the city. His latest connection was with the casket factory, from which he resigned owing to failing health. The cause of his death was stomach trouble. He underwent an operation at the hospital a short time ago and never recovered from the shock.

Henry Meyers was 67 years of age and was born in Germany. Since coming to Waterloo he has made a host of friends by his upright business methods and square dealings, and his passing will be a shock to all who had known and honored the venerable gentleman.

Those left to mourn are: his wife, Frank H. Meyers, Charles Meyers, John H. Meyers, of Myers & Spies, Attorneys, Louise Meyers and Mrs. W. T. Rose, daughters. Two brothers also survive, August and Charle

The arrangements for the funeral have not been completed, but will in all probabilities be held from the German Lutheran Church, corner of High and Walnut Streets, of which the deceased was a devout member. Interment will be made in Fairview.

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[Waterloo Times Tribune, Tuesday, July 27, 1909, Waterloo, Iowa]

OLD PIONEER ANSWERS CALL

HENRY MEYERS DIES EARLY
SUNDAY MORNING

Pioneer Merchant in Lumber Business in Waterloo

Death called Henry Meyers, one of Waterloo's oldest pioneers and lumbermen, early Sunday morning. For the past year Mr. Meyers had been suffering from tumor and recently underwent an operation at the local hospital. He was removed later to WB home at 336 Almond Street, where he quietly passed away Sunday
morning at 12:30 o'clock.

Decedent was born June 29, 1843, in Wittenberg, Schwerein, Mecklenburg, Germany, and came to America when but 5 years of age. He settled near Dubuque and moved to Waterloo forty years ago. He was united
in marriage to Mrs Johanna Kahn at Dubuque, July 7, 1875.

He leaves to mourn his loss, besides his widow, four sons and two daughters, Frank and John, of Waterloo; August, of St. Paul, and Charles, of Des Moines. Miss Louise Meyers, at home and Mrs. W. T. Rose, of Waterloo, also survive him. He is also survived by two brothers, Charles Meyers of Haniford, S. D., and August Meyers of Wisconsin.

He was an earnest and conscientious member of the Lutheran church and his life was an example to all. He was one of the pioneer lumber merchants of the city and for years conducted a lumber yard under the name of Meyers & Thee.

The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:20 from the residence, corner Clay and Almond Street, and from the First Lutheran Church on High and Maple Streets at 3 o'clock. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.


 

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