Lecher, Michael F. "F.M." 1851-1918

LECHER, REINARD

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:32

Source: Alton Democrat (6-22-1918)

Born: August 23, 1851
Died: June 11, 1918

DEATH WAS SUDDEN

F.M. Lecher of Granville Succumbs to internal malady

Michael Frederic "F.M." Lecher of Granville, Iowa, died at the local hospital here on Tuesday. He was brought to the hospital suffering from an internal cancer and only lived a few hours after his arrival.

The remains were taken to Granville, on Wednesday morning accompanied by his son, Anthony Lecher, and the funeral will be held at that place on Friday. He was laid to rest at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Granville, Sioux County, Iowa.

Mr. Lecher was 68 years of age and was a native of Luxemborg, Europe. He had lived in Granville the past seven years. Prior to that he had lived at Sheldon and Hospers. His wife, Susanna (Reinard) Lecher died last year. He is survived by ten children, most of whom live in the east.