Meis, Frederick W. 1845-1924

MEIS, TAUKE

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/20/2012 at 10:38:37

LeMars Globe-Post
July 10, 1924

FREDERICK MEIS SUCCUMBS AT 79
ENJOYED GOOD HEALTH ALL LIFE
WAS WORKING IN GARDEN THE MORNING OF DEATH
43 YEARS IN COUNTY.

Death came suddenly upon Frederick W. Meis, a resident of Plymouth County for 43 years, after a life of 79 years without a single day in bed, caused by sickness. Mr. Meis was working in his garden Tuesday morning and it is believed that the work was the cause of the cerebral hemorrhage which induced apoplexy. He died Tuesday morning at his home at 36 Sixth avenue SE.

Deceased was born at Siddinghausen, Westphalia, Germany, on June 14, 1845. He received his schooling and learned the carpenter trade in Germany. In 1865, when he was 20 years of age, he came with his parents to America, settling at New Vienna, Ia. Deceased worked at the carpenter trade in Dubuque, Ia., for two years, and on June 4, 1867, he was united in marriage to Angeline Tauke at New Vienna. Mr. and Mrs. Meis farmed at New Vienna until the spring of 1881, then moved to Plymouth County, Ia., settling on a farm in America township. They lived on the farm until 1909, then moved to LeMars, where they have been living ever since.

Mr. and Mrs. Meis were blessed with 15 children, nine having died in infancy. Those who live to survive the deceased are his beloved wife and six children: Anton Meis, living two miles west of LeMars; Henry Meis, living near Oyens; Mrs. H. B. Kemp, south of LeMars; Mrs. Frank Nuebel, south of LeMars; Joseph I. Meis, southwest of LeMars; and Herman J. Meis, who lives on the farm in America township. Thirty-five grandchildren and four great grandchildren also mourn his loss. A brother, Meinolph Meis, lives at Elgin, Neb.

The funeral was held this morning at 10 o’clock from the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and burial was made in the Catholic cemetery. Rt. Rev. W. A. Pape celebrated a solemn requiem. Rev. J. F. Brune, of Alton, delivered the sermon.

Pallbearers were: Frank Holzman, Henry Freking, John Heissel, John Brown, John Traufler and Joe Hettwer, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Meis were married for 57 years on June 4, 1924, and celebrated their golden wedding seven years ago. The late Father Herman Joseph Meis, who died in 1900, was a brother of the deceased.

Mr. Meis was a kind father and a good neighbor. He was a good member of the St. Joseph’s church and was loved by all who knew him.