GILMER, Ralph Waldo 1885 – 1960

GILMER, TIERNEY, GRIFFITH

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 2/28/2011 at 16:46:09

“The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger”
Thursday, March 31, 1960
Page 8, Column 6

Ralph GILMER, Retired Mail Carrier, Dies

Ralph W. GILMER, 74, retired Fairfield mail carrier, died suddenly Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at his home at 1001 E. Burlington street. Death was caused by a heart attack.

Last rites will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Raymond Funeral home. The Rev. Donald A. Eagle will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

GILMER was a lifetime resident of Fairfield. He was employed at the local post office for 42 years prior to his retirement. He also worked for nine years at the Dexter company.

GILMER was born in Fairfield May 7, 1885, the son of Frank and Susan GILMER. He was married to Mary Ethel TIERNEY Sept. 3, 1908. He was a member of the Fairfield Elks Lodge No. 1192 and a past exalted ruler of that organization.

GILMER is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Doris GRIFFITH, Oskaloosa. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Robert GILMER, Fairfield; James GILMER, Prairie Village, Kan.; Ruth GILMER and Anna GILMER, both of Fairfield.

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"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Thursday, April 7, 1960
Page 2, Column 9

CARD OF THANKS

Our heartfelt thanks to all who extended comforting sympathy and help in our recent sorrow. For the beautiful service, floral offerings and for Dr. Cook's kindness, we are deeply grateful.

Mrs. Ralph GILMER
Doris and George and
The GILMER Family

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Note: Ralph’s wife Mary lived to age 101 and died in 1990. She and Ralph are buried in Lot 3rd.199.

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