Meyer, R.E. "Frank" 1838 - 1899

MEYER, TRUMBOLD, TRUMBALD, BROCKMAN, WENECKE

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 1/11/2021 at 15:50:34

Elkader Register, Thur., 14 Sept. 1899. Local News columns.

R.E. Meyer was born in Hanover, Germany, Dec. 3d, 1838, and came to America in 1853, living three years in Toledo, O., and then came to Cox Creek twp., where he bought two farms of Wm. Berg where he lived until last spring when he moved to Communia, having purchased the Muegge property. On Feb. 12th, 1860, he was united in marriage with Miss Emma Trumbald. Twelve children were born to them of whom eleven, with the wife survive his death, also two brothers, John, of Boardman and George, of Communia, and three sisters, Mrs. Brockman, of National, Mrs. Wenecke, of Communia, and a sister in Germany. "Frank," as he was familiarly called, was an upright man, a good citizen and a kind husband and father. He will be missed and mourned for by a large circle of friends.

The funeral was held Thursday morning last at the Congregational church under the auspices of Bismark lodge, No. 110, Iowa Workman. Rev. F. W. Siefert conducted the religious services.

CARD OF THANKS:

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and burial of our Father.

Mrs. R. E. Meyer and Family.