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Dr Lawrence Raymond Locher

Birth	:	2 Sep 1888 Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Nov 1978 Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4486008, -90.9961014
Inscription	:	DR. LAWRENCE R. LOCHER D.D.S. 1888-1978 ~ MARIE M. NEE O'MEARA LOCHER 1902-1984
Description	:	Lawrence Raymond was the son of Anthony & Caroline Locher and was born in Monticello, IA. Lawrence resided in Farley, Iowa and was an accomplished in dentistry, baseball and swimming. His first marriage was to Gertrude Tuel who died in 1919. Together they had two daughters: Lois & Catherine. Lawrence's second marriage was to Marie NEE O'Meara. Together they had 4 children: Thomas; James; and twins Jane & John M. In the early days of the railroads the colored men came to Farley to work on the Illinois Central Railroad. In the 1940’s & 50’s he organized a... Read More	Lawrence Raymond was the son of Anthony & Caroline Locher and was born in Monticello, IA. Lawrence resided in Farley, Iowa and was an accomplished in dentistry, baseball and swimming. His first marriage was to Gertrude Tuel who died in 1919. Together they had two daughters: Lois & Catherine. Lawrence's second marriage was to Marie NEE O'Meara. Together they had 4 children: Thomas; James; and twins Jane & John M. In the early days of the railroads the colored men came to Farley to work on the Illinois Central Railroad. In the 1940’s & 50’s he organized a team of colored ball players. They played teams from around the area during the summer. Legend has it-many games were won. Doc payed in many old time games in the 60’s and 70’s. He was an avid fisherman and spent much time luring the big fish in the summertime. He was a regular customer at the Earlville swimming pool in his eighties. ~~~ Dr. Lawrence R. Locher was born on Sept.2, 1888 at Monticello, Ia., son of Anthony and Caroline (Meyer) Locher. He received his education in the Monticello, Iowa Schools and later attended Northwestern College of Dentistry where he received his degree in dentistry in 1915. Dr. Locher practiced dentistry in Farley and surrounding area for 63 years prior to his retirement in 1973. He was a member of the Iowa Dental Association, and also a member of the N. Club of Northwestern University. Dr. Locher was also an ardent baseball player in the Farley area for many years; and had played on many of the surrounding teams. He was married to Gertrude Tuel, his first wife, who died in Feb. 1919. He was then married to Marie O’Meara of Farley, Ia. on Nov. 27, 1928 at St. Joseph’s Church here in Farley. The couple had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Monday, Nov. 27th, while he was in the hospital. Surviving is his wife, the former Marie O’ Meara, a resident of Bethany Home in Dubuque, Ia. and three sons, Thomas Locher, of Farley; James Locher, of Dubuque; and John Locher, of Farley; and three daughter, Mrs. Tim (Lois) Buckley, of Saugus, California; Mrs. Catherine Curphy, of Cedar Rapids; and Jane Locher McDonald of Dubuque, Ia. Seventeen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren and two sisters, Miss Mary Locher and Miss Bertha Locher, of Monticello, Iowa, and one brother, Leo Locher of Columbus, Nebr. and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife and nine brothers and four sisters. The Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Lawrence R. Locher, DDS, 90, of Farley, Iowa died Tuesday, Nov. 28th, 1978 at St. Joseph’s Unit of Mercy Health Center in Dubuque, Ia. following a short illness. Relatives and friends may call after 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, from where the funeral services were held Thursday morning, to St. Joseph’s Church in Farley, where a celebrated mass was offered with the Rev. Charles W. Whalen, pastor of St. Joseph’s Church as celebrant, co-celebrants were Rev. J. J. Breitbach, Rev. Paul Weiss, and the Rev. Joseph McDermott, SVD. The sermon was delivered the Rev Charles W, Whalen. Mass servers were Kevin and Marty Kramer and Brian Beresford. Burial was made in the family lot in St. Joseph’s Cemetery at Farley, with the Rev. Paul Weiss and the Rev. Charles W. Whalen officiating. Casket bearers for Dr. Lawrence R. Locher were David Locher, Don Moonen, Don Fox, J. P. Elliott, Bob Scherrman and Eldon Greenwood.

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Dr Lawrence Raymond Locher's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Farley, Dubuque County, USA.
When did Dr Lawrence Raymond Locher death?
Dr Lawrence Raymond Locher death on 28 Nov 1978 in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.4486008
Longitude: -90.9961014

Family Members:

Parent

Anthony Stephan Locher

(1857 - 1921)

Caroline Bertha “Carrie” Meyer Locher

(1856 - 1930)

Spouse

Gertrude Catherine Tuel Locher

(1891 - 1919)

Marie Catherine O'Meara Locher

(1902 - 1984)

Siblings

Minnie M. Locher Muller

(1875 - 1967)

(1875 - 1984)

(1876 - 1877)

(1877 - 1967)

(1879 - 1909)

(1881 - 1962)

Clara Elizabeth Locher Schneider

(1882 - 1910)

Fannie May Locher McAleer

(1883 - 1965)

Lawrence Edward Locher

(1885 - 1885)

Charles Stephen Locher

(1886 - 1972)

Harry H. Locher

(1890 - 1949)

Bertha C. Locher

(1892 - 1987)

Leo L. Locher

(1896 - 1992)

Children

(unknow - unknow)

John M Locher

(1937 - 2013)

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