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John Henry Meyer

Birth	:	4 Feb 1862 Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	3 Nov 1942 Maynard, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Long Grove Cemetery, Maynard, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7708000, -91.8766000
Description	:	WED 56 YEARS Maynard. la.-- Mr. and Mrs. John H. Meyer observed their fifty-sixth wedding anniversary Wednesday quietly at home. John Meyer and Miss Julia Miehe were married at the Fred Miehe home, two miles southwest of Maynard, Feb. 12, 1885, by the Rev. E. F. Warnke. Mr. Meyer was born in Dubuque County Feb. 4, 1862, the son of Frederick and Joanna Meyer and came with his parents to a farm southwest of Maynard in 1871. Mrs. Meyer,... Read More	WED 56 YEARS Maynard. la.-- Mr. and Mrs. John H. Meyer observed their fifty-sixth wedding anniversary Wednesday quietly at home. John Meyer and Miss Julia Miehe were married at the Fred Miehe home, two miles southwest of Maynard, Feb. 12, 1885, by the Rev. E. F. Warnke. Mr. Meyer was born in Dubuque County Feb. 4, 1862, the son of Frederick and Joanna Meyer and came with his parents to a farm southwest of Maynard in 1871. Mrs. Meyer, also was born in Dubuque County. Sept. 7, 1865, daughter of Fred and Sophia Miehe, and came to this vicinity with her parents in 1876. They began housekeeping on the farm they still own. In 1893 they moved to Oelwein, where he engaged in the retail business with his brother, William Meyer, and his cousin, William Gremmels. He came to Maynard in 1900 where he continued in a general store until 1918, when he retired. For many years Mr. Meyer was a member of the Maynard School Board. He also served as its president. He became connected with the Maynard Savings Bank as president in 1925 and is still serving in that office, Mr. and Mrs. Meyer are active members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and of the Maynard lodge A. F. and A. M. and Eastern Star Chapter. Mrs. Meyer is also a member of the Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society. They have four children living, Mrs. Clara Stewart of Maquoketa; Don Meyer of Dubuque; Mrs. Agnes Bentz of Fayette; Mrs. Minnie Ecker of Oelwein. A son, Arthur, died in 1918. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ John Meyer, pioneer resident of Maynard, died on Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, 1942. Mr. Meyer, who was a resident of this community for more than fifty years, had been in failing health for the past two years and his death did not come as a shock to his relatives and many friends, but brought an end to his suffering. Mr. Meyer was well known in this community and his friends were numbered by his acquaintances. John Meyer, son of Frederick and Johanna Meyer, was born in Dubuque county February 4, 1862. He was baptized and later confirmed in the Evangelical Lutheran faith. In 1871 Mr. Meyer came with his parents to a farm southwest of Maynard. On February 12, 1885 Mr. Meyer was united in marriage to Miss Julia Miehe at the parental Fred Miehe home by the Rev. E. F. Warnke. They began housekeeping on the farm southwest of town, which they own and which is now occupied by Huge Bodecker and his parents. To this union eight children were born five sons and three daughters. Three sons died in infancy, and Arthur passed away at his home in Maynard in November 1918. The living children are: Mrs. W. C. Stewart of Maquoketa; Mrs. A. B. Bentz of Fayette; Mrs. Irvine Ecker of Oelwein and Donald Meyer of Dubuque. In 1893 Mr. and Mrs. Meyer moved to Oelwein where Mr. Meyer joined his brother, Will Meyer and cousin Will Gremmels in business. In 1900 they moved to Maynard where Mr. Meyer operated a general store, until 1918, when he sold out to Leonard Arthur and retired from active business. For many years Mr. Meyer was a member of the Maynard school board, serving part of that time as president. He was actively connected with the Maynard Savings bank and has served as its president since 1925. He was a member of the Maynard lodge A. F. and A. M. and also the Eastern Star. On February 12, 1935 Mr. and Mrs. Meyer observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary. In fact, God granted them fifty-seven years of happy and blessed wedded life. Throughout these years they performed many kind acts and helped many a person get a start in life. Mr. Meyer saw and experienced many pleasant things in life, but was not spared the bitter. In June 1940, he had a slight stroke from which he recovered to such an extent that he enjoyed life and was able to be around. However, as time went on, he had another stroke which made it difficult for him to get around. Not until Tuesday, Oct. 27 did he become bedfast. Throughout his illness his devoted wife faithfully ministered unto him. Mr. Meyer will be greatly missed, not only by his devoted wife and family and relatives, but by the community. He numbered his friends by his acquaintances and his cheerfulness and sunny disposition even through the hours of suffering could be felt by every one with whom he came in contact. Mr. Meyer was given the best of care and professional attention, but in spite of it, death claimed him on November 3, 1942 at 6:30 p. m. He attained the age of 80 years, 8 months and 29 days. He leaves to morn his departure, his beloved wife and children, five grandchildren and one great grandchild, many other relatives and friends. Mr. Meyer was a man with definite and positive religious convictions. He had a very keen God consciousness. God was real to him. Christ was his Savior. He deemed it a great privilege and considered it duty to be numbered with the children of God. He was an active member and took a great interest in our church. He was very faithful in attending the worship as long as he was able. Every Sunday morning he and his wife occupied their accustomed place in the church. During the last year the Gospel touched his very soul. His pastor will miss the hearty handshake and his witnessing for the power of the Gospel. His faith is changed to sight, he is removed from the world of care and anxiety and taken to the home of the blest. His body has gone the way of all flesh, his soul has been taken to Glory. May the God of Salvation comfort, strengthen and uphold the bereaved and draw each of us near to the cross, and thus near to Himself. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon 1:30 at the family home and 2 p.m. at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Rev. H. F. Hein officiating. "Jesus Saviour Pilot Me" and "There is a Tender Shepherd" were sung by Mrs. John Miehe and daughter Jean, Mrs. 0. Ellingson, Mrs. Ed Borchers, Gerald Warnke and John Bartels; accompanist Mrs. Otto Wegner; Orlando Ellingson as conductor. The floral tributes were cared for by Miss Izetta Frahm, Mrs. L. H. Buenneke, Mrs. George Buenneke and Mrs. H. E. Antwine. Pallbearers were six nephews of the deceased, L. A. Limbka, Robt. Meyer, Chas. Meyer, Herbert Meyer, Alfred Meyer and Henry Meyer. While the honorary pallbearers were L. H. Buenneke, Paul Harrison, L. D. Rowley, Eugene Creamer, E. B. Stewart, A. L. Evans, F. H. Schmitt and Otto Schmitt. Interment was in Long Grove Cemetery.

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John Henry Meyer's memorial is located at: Long Grove Cemetery, Maynard, Fayette County, USA.
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John Henry Meyer death on 3 Nov 1942 in Maynard, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.7708000
Longitude: -91.8766000

Family Members:

Parent

Frederick C Meyer

(1831 - 1920)

Johanna Sophie Caroline Gremmels Meyer

(1837 - 1918)

Spouse

Julia Anna Miehe Meyer

(1865 - 1950)

Siblings

Robert Frederick Meyer

(1869 - 1907)

Albert Meyer

(1873 - 1888)

Annie Meyer

(1875 - 1898)

Children

Clara Johanna Meyer Stewart

(1886 - 1962)

Robert Meyer

(1889 - 1889)

Catharina Wilhelmenia “Minnie” Meyer Ecker

(1890 - 1975)

Arthur August Wilhelm Meyer

(1892 - 1918)

Oscar Friederick Meyer

(1894 - 1895)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Long Grove Cemetery
Maynard, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7708000, -91.8766000

2. Center Grove Cemetery
Randalia, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8185997, -91.8756027

3. Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8027992, -91.9610977

4. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7663994, -91.9860992

5. Grandview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8301697, -91.8020172

6. Saint Francis Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8511009, -91.8261032

7. Garden Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7310982, -91.7647018

8. Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7863998, -92.0028000

9. Woodlawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6805992, -91.9356003

10. Union United Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8185100, -91.9992100

11. Oakdale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6732000, -91.9164500

12. Old Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6728000, -91.9169000

13. Dunham Grove Cemetery
Randalia, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8767014, -91.8458023

14. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8768997, -91.8094025

15. Green Wood Cemetery
Westgate, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7768000, -92.0423000

16. Otsego Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6467018, -91.8778000

17. Prairie View Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8993580, -91.8330000

18. Oran Township Cemetery
Oran, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6571999, -91.9721985

19. Kint Cemetery
Hazleton, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6357994, -91.8799973

20. Stanley Cemetery
Stanley, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6371994, -91.8146973

21. Lima Cemetery
Lima, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8689000, -91.7373000

22. Floral Hills Memorial Gardens
Hazleton, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6293983, -91.9103012

23. Arlington Cemetery
Arlington, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7380981, -91.6856003

24. South Windsor Cemetery
Donnan, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9211006, -91.8747025