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Frederick Spring “Fred” Richards

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Birth	:	27 Aug 1868 McGregor, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Feb 1937 Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Grove Cemetery, McGregor, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0266991, -91.1949997
Description	:	Fred S. Richards, prominent McGregor banker, died in Rochester, Minn., Wednesday, February 17th, where he had gone a few days before for examination and treatment. His death was caused by pneumonia which he contracted while there. His death came as a shock to his friends as very few even knew he had gone to Rochester. Death came after only two days illness. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the home in McGregor, conducted by Rev. J. F. Parsons, pastor of the Congregational church. Burial was made in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Fred S. Richards was born in McGregor Aug. 27, 1868,... Read More	Fred S. Richards, prominent McGregor banker, died in Rochester, Minn., Wednesday, February 17th, where he had gone a few days before for examination and treatment. His death was caused by pneumonia which he contracted while there. His death came as a shock to his friends as very few even knew he had gone to Rochester. Death came after only two days illness. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the home in McGregor, conducted by Rev. J. F. Parsons, pastor of the Congregational church. Burial was made in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Fred S. Richards was born in McGregor Aug. 27, 1868, and had lived here all but one year of his life. On Dec. 25, 1889, he was married to Miss Ella Bickel, and to them three sons and three daughters were born. For many years Mr. Richards was cashier of the First National Bank, and after the reorganization of the banks four years ago, he was made president of the new bank, the First State Savings Bank. For many years he has been treasurer of the Congregational church, the McGregor school board and city treasurer. He was also well known in state banking circles and had served as treasurer of the State Bankers association. He was very active in Republican politics and in the Masonic lodge, belonging to all three orders of Masonry at McGregor. Mr. Richards is survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Martha Farmer of Rigby, Idaho, Mrs. Katherine Gruver of McGregor, and Winifred of Idaho Falls, Idaho; and two sons, D. F. Richards of Idaho Falls, Idaho and Neill Richards of Evanston, Ill. One son, Rex, died about two years ago. Clayton County Register: Feb. 24, 1937 Page Three

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Frederick Spring “Fred” Richards's memorial is located at: Pleasant Grove Cemetery, McGregor, Clayton County, USA.
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Frederick Spring “Fred” Richards death on 17 Feb 1937 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA
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Latitude: 43.0266991
Longitude: -91.1949997

Family Members:

Parent

Frederick Richards

(1812 - 1896)

Spouse

Ella May Bickel Richards

(1867 - 1953)

Siblings

Nettie M. Richards Cook

(1859 - 1902)

Charles P Richards

(1861 - 1921)

Children

Ralph Rex “Rex” Richards

(1909 - 1935)

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