Leo Tarr 1861-1927

TARR

Posted By: Julie L. McCartney (email)
Date: 1/12/2003 at 20:43:17

Red Oak The Sun. Friday, March 18, 1927

Leo Tarr Dead

Leo Tarr, 66, a resident of Red Oak for the past 43 years, died yesterday at 4:35 A.M., at Red Oak hospital, following an illness of seven days for pneumonia. Funeral services will be help Sunday, afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home. Rev. Ira Carney, pastor of the Christian church will have charge of the services. Interment will be in the Red Oak cemetery. Deceased was born in Henry county, Iowa, Aug. 28, 1861. He lived there until 1884, when he came to Red Oak, and for many years was employed by the Burlington railroad. He was married here Feb. 12, 1885, to Ida Menefee. Surviving are his wife and a son, Jay Tarr, and one daughter, Mrs. Alex Ross, both of Red Oak. One sister, Mrs. Willis Smith, also of Red Oak, survives. At the time of going to press The Sun was unable to learn further particulars regarding the funeral.