Couper, Frank Raymond 1895-1934

COUPER

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 12/28/2011 at 11:04:03

The Grinnell (IA) Herald; Sept. 7, 1934

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR FRANK COUPER MONDAY AT 2:30

Funeral services for Frank Raymond Couper, 39, who was killed Thursday morning, will be held at the Baptist church Monday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. William Welsh. Mr. Couper's body was found on a railroad track in Blue Grass township, Scott county, and supposedly he was killed about 2 a.m. The scene of the accident was about 18 miles from Davenport. Mr. Couper had gone to the arsenal at Rock Island to obtain work, and presumably was returning to Grinnell.

He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Couper, Sept. 25, 1895. He has lived in Grinnell for many years, and has worked for the Iowa Southern Utilities Co. Surviving him are his wife, five daughters and five brothers.