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Hannah Fern Reinier Messer

Birth	:	10 Aug 1919 Ollie, Keokuk County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Nov 2021 Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2861279, -91.7004451
Description	:	Hannah Fern (Reinier) Messer, age 102, of Davenport, Iowa, formerly of Wapello, Iowa, died Friday, November 12, 2021 at home. Celebration of life services with interment at Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington, Iowa will be held at a later date. Hannah Fern, born August 10, 1919 in Ollie, Iowa, was the daughter of Jesse Francis and Doris (Ingle) Reinier. Her parents divorced in 1924, when Fern was a small child; Doris then married James August Buck, and the couple raised Fern and her siblings. Fern attended country school near Ainsworth, Iowa, and graduated from Washington High School.... Read More	Hannah Fern (Reinier) Messer, age 102, of Davenport, Iowa, formerly of Wapello, Iowa, died Friday, November 12, 2021 at home. Celebration of life services with interment at Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington, Iowa will be held at a later date. Hannah Fern, born August 10, 1919 in Ollie, Iowa, was the daughter of Jesse Francis and Doris (Ingle) Reinier. Her parents divorced in 1924, when Fern was a small child; Doris then married James August Buck, and the couple raised Fern and her siblings. Fern attended country school near Ainsworth, Iowa, and graduated from Washington High School. She received Normal Training during high school and taught country school until shortly after her marriage. Fern and Lester Maynard Messer were united in marriage on August 30, 1939 in Kahoka, Missouri. Fern and Lester moved to Wapello, Iowa in 1945, where they lived most of their lives and raised three daughters. Fern attended Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, where she received her degree in Elementary Education. Her teaching career spanned over 20 years, starting with Kindergarten at Grandview, and then teaching fourth grade in Wapello for 12 years. Fern moved to Davenport to be with her daughter twenty years ago. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Wapello and later St. John's Methodist Church in Davenport. Fern was a member of P.E.O. and was involved in many church groups. She enjoyed spending time with friends, traveling, and entertaining. Fern was an avid card player and enjoyed playing well into her 90's. She and Lester also wintered in Florida for several years. She is survived by two daughters Linda Parish (Jerry) of Pinellas Park, Florida and Patricia Bartenhagen of Davenport, Iowa; her six grandchildren Pamm (John) Anderson, Traci Parish, Scott (Lorrie) Parish, Chuck Bartenhagen, Mike (Jennifer) Bartenhagen and Lisa Bohn; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Fern is also survived by one sister, Clarice Deevers, of Ottumwa, Iowa; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lester; daughter Sandra (Jim) Reiser; two grandsons, Tony and Kevin Reiser; one great-granddaughter; two brothers, Claire Buck and Perry Reinier; two sisters, Nyla (Charles) Thrapp, Rhea (John) Logan; and an infant brother, Dwight Reinier. Thank you to L . Forbes #47991680 for editing additions and picture. Jones & Eden Funeral Home

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Hannah Fern Reinier Messer's memorial is located at: Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, USA.
When did Hannah Fern Reinier Messer death?
Hannah Fern Reinier Messer death on 12 Nov 2021 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.2861279
Longitude: -91.7004451

Family Members:

Parent

Doris Ingle Buck

(1897 - 1983)

Spouse

Lester Maynard Messer

(1912 - 1994)

Siblings

Perry Francis Reinier

(1917 - 1975)

Rhea Cleone Buck Logan

(1928 - 2010)

Clair Elvin Buck

(1931 - 1955)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.2861279, -91.7004451

2. Woodlawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2943300, -91.6968100

3. County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3365000, -91.7534000

8. Memorial Miller Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2400500, -91.7735900

9. Schrock-Eureka Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2050018, -91.7125015

10. Benson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2376912, -91.6108355

11. Craven Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3444595, -91.7835035

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Coordinate: 41.2000194, -91.6668323

13. Custer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1921500, -91.7125900

14. Todd Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2555705, -91.8196155

15. Plains Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3808632, -91.7000885

16. Bethel Mennonite Church Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1963997, -91.6596985

17. Grace Hill Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2593994, -91.8281021

18. Sommers Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1927986, -91.6505966

19. Roberts Chapel Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3616982, -91.7893982

20. Gatlin Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2416818, -91.8251712

21. Ainsworth Cemetery
Ainsworth, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2943649, -91.5626373

22. Sandy Hook Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2050018, -91.7957993

23. West Chester Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3521996, -91.8146973

24. New Haven Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2943993, -91.8480988