Latteyer, Fred "Ted" 1876 - 1934

LATTEYER, SHEPARD, COONFARE, ENDERES

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 7/2/2021 at 19:29:08

Clayton County Register, Thur., 01 Feb. 1934.

The body of Fred Latteyer, better known as Ted, was found between five and six o'clock last Friday afternoon by Ed. Meyer on a hill about a mile from the Latteyer home near Motor.

The deceased had not been seen since a week ago Monday but apparently was on his way home. It is thought that he suffered a stroke or heart attack for he fell near the fence where there was no sign of a struggle. He undoubtedly died from exposure.

Coroner Leslie Oelke was notified immediately after the body was found by Ed. Meyer and services for the dead man were held last Monday afternoon.

FRED LATTEYER

Fred Latteyer died near Motor, Monday, January 22, 1934, at the age of 57 years, one month and eleven days. He was born December 11, 1876, near Mederville in Cox Creek township, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Latteyer.

His entire life was spent in that vicinity. He was of a quiet disposition and spent most of his time working at his trade as watch repairer. For 20 years he conducted such a shop in Littleport but during the last few years conducted his business at the home of his father, repairing shoes as well.

His mother, one sister and two brothers preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his death his aged father, three sisters and three brothers, as follows: Mrs. Anna Shepard, Wood, S. Dak.; Mrs. Guy Coonfare and Mrs. John Enderes, both of Guttenberg; Seymour Latteyer at Guttenberg and John and Helmuth at home.

Funeral services were held from the home at Motor last Monday afternoon at two o'clock and interment was made in the Communia cemetery, the Rev. P. Kitterer of this place officiating.