Meinert, Frederick G. (Died 1925)

MEINERT

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 5/31/2011 at 21:02:04

LeMars Globe-Post
March 9, 1925

Remsen, Ia., March 9.—(Special)—Frederick G. Meinert, well known Remsen
druggist, died at his home in Remsen last Saturday morning at 5 o’clock
after an illness of two years, at the age of 63 years.

The funeral was held this morning after services at St. Mary’s Catholic
church, and it was very largely attended. Burial was in the Remsen Catholic
cemetery. He leaves to mourn him his widow, seven daughters, four sisters
and one brother.

Frederick G. Meinert was born in the province of Westphalia, in Germany.
There he received a good education and learned the cabinet maker’s trade.
When a young many, he came to the United States, settling first at Dubuque,
where he worked at his trade for some time.

About 40 years ago he came to Remsen and here he got into the drug business.
He studied pharmacy and obtained a state license, conducting his drug
business very successfully all these years.

Mr. Meinert was a public spirited citizen. He served many years on the
Remsen city council and was always in the front rank of civic enterprise.
He also served on important committees in St. Mary’s church, and enjoyed the
respect of every citizen that knew him.

About two years ago deceased made a visit to the land of his birth and while
there he was taken sick, and from this illness he never recovered.