MEYER, Ethel M. (1913-2003)

MEYER, LUDEKE, SCHOENWETTER, BUCKLEY, HANSEN

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 12/8/2012 at 22:24:52

In Loving Memory Of
ETHEL M. MEYER
May 10, 1913 - March 30, 2003

FUNERAL SERVICE
United Methodist Church - Klemme, Iowa
10:00 A.M., Thursday, April 3, 2003

OFFICIATING
Rev. Paddy Druhl

Ethel Mildred Meyer, the daughter of Arthur (A.J.) and Emma (Ludeke) Schoenwetter, was born May 10, 1913 in Des Moines, IA. She attended and graduated from Klemme High School in 1932. On March 21, 1933, she was married to Herman Meyer in Galena, IL. They farmed west of Klemme all of their married life.

After Herman's death in 1984, Ethel continued to live on the farm until 1994, when she moved to Garner. Due to ill health she moved to Concord Care Center

on June 17, 2002. She enjoyed her roommate, Dona Greiman as well as all of the activities at Concord Care Center. Herman and Ethel spent many winters in Texas. She also had traveled throughout the United States, including Alaska. Her hobbies included crocheting, quilting, music and enjoying her grandchildren. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Klemme, U.M.W., the South Liberty Homemaker's Club and the Klemme Senior Citizens.

Ethel is survived by her three children, Lorraine Buckley of Forest City, Herman (Richard) Meyer and his wife, Patricia, of Cedar Rapids and Jean Hansen and her husband, Dennis, of Whiteville, NC; eleven grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Meyer on September 15, 1984; a son, Alvin Meyer on April 14, 1990; a son-in-law, Billy Buckley on July 24, 1999; a granddaughter, Debbie Sue Meyer in 1963; and her parents.

MUSIC
Madelyn Priebe, Organist
Brad Prohaska & Seth Priebe, Instrumental Duet
Sara Prohaska & Mallory Young, Vocal Duet

CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS
"It Is No Secret"
"In The Garden"
"How Great Thou Art"
"The Old Rugged Cross"

USHERS
Duane Jurgemeyer
John Schwichtenberg

HONORARY BEARERS
Homer Schoenwetter
Luverne Schmidt
Laurice Lemke
Earl Beshey
Raymond Schoenwetter
Carroll Albers
Arlyn Waddingham

CASKET BEARERS
Cheri Prohaska
Cindy Gross
Harriet Hansen
Nadine Meyer
Denise Halverson
Dennis Grimm
Deanna Fisher
Darcy Shugart
Douglas Hansen
Denise Williamson
Den Eric Hansen

INTERMENT
Ell Township Cemetery - Klemme, Iowa

CATALDO FUNERAL HOME

source: funeral card