RINICKER, G.W.: Died 1946

RINICKER, THOMPSON

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 11/2/2016 at 15:19:01

**Handwritten: Rec. Rep. 26 Dec. 1946

G.W. RINICKER

G.W. Rinicker, 89, lifetime resident of Jefferson county, and believed to have been one of the oldest male twins in the state, died at Jefferson county hospital, following a stroke last Sunday, Dec. 15, from which he did not rally.

His twin brother, A.J. Rinicker, resides with his daughter, Mrs. Fern Thompson, in Libertyville. The two elderly twins celebrated their 89th birthday November 15.

Born on a farm near Libertyville, Mr. Rinicker has spent his entire life in Jefferson county. For the past several years he had made his home at Fairfield.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church in Libertyville with Rev. Ott in charge. Burial in Fell cemetery.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book H, Page 21, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA