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John Lester “Lex” Therme

Birth	:	3 Dec 1878 Farmington, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 Sep 1936 Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Purdom Cemetery, Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7275009, -91.9753036
Description	:	J. Lester Therme John Lester Therme, oldest son of John L. and Lucia Therme, was born in Farmington, Iowa December 3, 1878. He moved to Keosauqua in 1892, and immediately after graduation became associated with his father in the local bank, in 1897. He spent 30 years as cashier and four years as president of the Keosauqua State Bank. On November 9, 1905, he was united in marriage to Io Grace Sloan, at the (C)ongregational church in Des Moines. To this union was born one daughter, Barbara. For the past few years he had been connected with the State Banking Department with... Read More	J. Lester Therme John Lester Therme, oldest son of John L. and Lucia Therme, was born in Farmington, Iowa December 3, 1878. He moved to Keosauqua in 1892, and immediately after graduation became associated with his father in the local bank, in 1897. He spent 30 years as cashier and four years as president of the Keosauqua State Bank. On November 9, 1905, he was united in marriage to Io Grace Sloan, at the (C)ongregational church in Des Moines. To this union was born one daughter, Barbara. For the past few years he had been connected with the State Banking Department with headquarters in Albia. For many years he was a loyal friend and contributor to the Congregational church in Keosauqua. He was a member of the Keosauqua Lodge No. 10, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the Moore Chapter No. 27, Royal Arch Masons; Elchanan Commandery Knights Templar and Kaaba Temple of the Order of Mystic Shrine in Davenport, Iowa. He was a member of the Commercial Club, Farm Bureau and other civic and county organizations. In his home life, Lex was a generous host, a kind and loving husband and father. His door was always open and a smile of welcome ready for his friends and neighbors. His kindness and consideration to all dumb animals was an outstanding characteristic. A stray dog or homeless kitten found refuge and care at his door. In business he was industrious and courteous, and in his many years of service he was a sympathetic counselor and adviser to the many who brought their financial problems to him. In all his dealings with the public he was pleasant, even considerate gentleman unity life of the way he played an acted could be counted on to contribute time and material aid to every worthwhile enterprise. Many of the civic achievements will stand as monuments to his memory. Lex had always enjoyed good health, until six weeks ago, when serious illness developed. Consultation at Iowa City and Mayo Clinic in Rochester resulted in operation. For a short while it was thought he was on the way to recovery, but his condition grew worse and in the early morning of September 9 he passed away at his home in Keosauqua. He is survived by his wife, his daughter, Barbara, Mrs. Joseph W. Newbold; his mother, Mrs. Lucia Therme; and brother, D.R. Therme of Keosauqua and one sister, Mrs. Florence Blackledge of Chicago. In closing a busy active life, Lex leaves behind many bereaved friends. He has closed his final book; he has filed his last report, has liquidated his last and eternal Keosauqua Republican, 1936 Name: Lester J Therme Birth Date: 1878 Death Date: 1936 Age: 58 Burial Location: Keosauqua, Van Buren Cemetery: Purdom Cemetery Source: Van Buren, Iowa Records Page Number: 220 Children of John and Iowa Grace: Barbara Therme b. Aug. 12, 1906 m. Joseph Whitaker Newbold (1902 - 1969) d. Jun. 6, 1975, Duval County, Florida Burial: Highland Memorial Park, Ocala, Marion Co., FL

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John Lester “Lex” Therme death on 9 Sep 1936 in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.7275009
Longitude: -91.9753036

Family Members:

Parent

John Leon Therme

(1853 - 1932)

Lucia Meek Therme

(1854 - 1951)

Spouse

Siblings

Edna Madeline Therme Manning

(1876 - 1936)

Florence Therme Blackledge

(1881 - 1967)

D. R. “Dick” Therme

(1886 - 1956)

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