Lena Meyer 1868-1953

MEYER, HAESEMEYER, BUSCHING, HARTOG, REINKING, GOLDSMITH

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 1/18/2017 at 15:44:05

29 October 1953 - The Clarence Sun

Mrs. Louie Meyer, nee Lena Haesemeyer, was born September 17, 1868, at Musleringen Hanover, Germany, to Frederick and Wilhelmina Haesemeyer, nee Busching.

On February 27, 1891, she was united in marriage with Louie Meyer at Clarence, and this union was blessed with seven children. In 1941 Mr. and Mrs. Meyer were privileged to celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Mr. Meyer passed away on May 28, 1949.

The hospitality of the Meyer home has always been extended to many, especially to those who came from Germany to make their home in this community.

Mrs. Meyer entered into rest on Friday, October 23, 1953, having reached the age of 85 years, 1 month and 6 days. She was a member of St. John's church, the Women's Guild, and charter member of the Frauenverein.

Mrs. Meyer is survived by the following children: Pauline Meyer of Stanwood, Herbert F. Meyer of Cedar Rapids, Alfred F. Meyer of Stanwood, Elmer H. Meyer of Clarence, Louie W. Meyer of Stanwood, and Wilhelmina Hartog of Tipton. Also 4 grand children, 3 great grand children, 2 sisters: Mrs. Louie Reinking and Mrs. Louie Goldsmith, both of Clarence; and one brother Henry Haesemeyer of Stanwood.

She was preceded in death by her husband, one infant daughter Bertha, and one brother.

Funeral services were held at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church in Clarence, at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 25th, 1953 conducted by Rev. Edward J. Bowers. Music was furnished by Mrs. Robert Opheim, soloists and a mixed quartet who were accompanied by Miss Rosalee Hartwig at the organ. In charge of the floral pieces were Mrs. Lawrence Kline and Mrs. Henry Dircks. Pallbearers were Henry Dircks, Carl Haesemeyer, Fred C. Meyer, Wilfred Haesmeyer, Henry Busching, Norman Goldsmith.

Interment was made in the Clarence Cemetery.