Palmer, Loren Arzo 1882 - 1920

PALMER, SCHNEIDER, REICHERT

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 9/25/2025 at 12:53:44

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer July 9, 1920, P5 C4

After an illness of several months, Loren Palmer passed away yesterday forenoon. The funeral will be held Saturday at one o’clock in charge of the Masonic fraternity who will meet at their hall at noon. The remains will be taken on the afternoon train to their former home at Monticello, Iowa, for burial. The Mason Lodge there will conduct the burial service of the fraternity.
Source: Cresco Plain Dealer July 16, 1920, P4 C2
OBITUARY
Palmer
Loren Arzo Palmer was born in Fayette county, Iowa, June 5, 1882. When a child he moved with his parents to Monticello, Iowa, where he was educated and grew to young manhood. On December 25, 1902, he was united in marriage with Miss Lena Schneider of Monticello. Mr. Palmer learned the creamery business from his father. For two years he had charge of a creamery in Lake{sic} lived in Lake Charles, La. Returning to Iowa he operated creameries at Maquoketa, West Union and Anamosa. In 1912 the family came to Cresco where they have since resided, Mr. Palmer being associated with his father in the Cresco creamery. In the latter part of November, 1919, failing health compelled Mr. Palmer to give up work. All that medical skill and tender care could do was done to restore his health, but he gradually failed and on the morning of July 8th passed away. He is survived by his wife and five children—Clara, Kenneth, Reece, Maxine and baby Marion, his father, D. A. Palmer, one sister, Mrs. Adam Reichort, living in Monticello, and numerous other relatives. His mother died in Monticello Jan. 21, 1902, and his oldest son Gehlen passed away in Cresco Sept. 6, 1918.
During his residence in this city Mr. Palmer won the respect and confidence of all who were in any way associated with him. Upright in his dealings and of a genial disposition, he readily formed enduring friendships. His home life was especially pleasant and he was devoted to his family, and during his long illness his sole concern was for their welfare. He will be missed in the business and social life of the community, but most of all in the home.
A brief service was held in the Congregational church Saturday afternoon. Members of the Masonic lodge attended in a body and C. L. Terry conducted the ritualistic service of the order. Rev. W. A. Bockoven offered prayer and Rev. C. L. Nye pronounced the benediction, after which the remains accompanied by lodge members and sympathizing friends were conveyed to the station to be taken to Monticello where funeral services were held Sunday, Rev. Bockoven preaching the sermon. Mr. Roe Brown, a brother Mason and a friends of the family, also accompanied them to Monticello.

Transcriber’s Note: Find a Grave shows he is buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello, IA.