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Leona Cecilia Becht Meuer

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Birth	:	18 Aug 1907 Butler, Day County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	2 May 2013 Webster, Day County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Ottos Cemetery, Webster, Day County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.3074989, -97.5188980
Plot	:	Sec 12 Row F
Description	:	Leona Meuer 105, of Webster, SD died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Bethesda Home, Webster. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 Thursday, June 6 at Christ The King Catholic Church, Webster. Burial will be in St. Otto's Cemetery, Webster. Visitation will be from 5-8 Wednesday, June 5 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Webster with a prayer service at 7:00 at the church. Leona Meuer was born August 18, 1907 to William George Becht and Ella (Ackerman) Becht who farmed the Becht Tree Claim in Butler Township. When she was four years old, her father headed to Perkins County... Read More	Leona Meuer 105, of Webster, SD died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Bethesda Home, Webster. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 Thursday, June 6 at Christ The King Catholic Church, Webster. Burial will be in St. Otto's Cemetery, Webster. Visitation will be from 5-8 Wednesday, June 5 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Webster with a prayer service at 7:00 at the church. Leona Meuer was born August 18, 1907 to William George Becht and Ella (Ackerman) Becht who farmed the Becht Tree Claim in Butler Township. When she was four years old, her father headed to Perkins County to "prove up" his claim on a homestead. She recalled the great excitement when her father returned home, having met all the requirements of the Homestead Act. Leona and her siblings attended Midway District 115, a one-room rural school, in Butler Township. For a short period of time they would attend St. Otto's School in order to prepare for their First Holy Communion and Confirmation. She attended Webster High School and graduated from Central High School in Aberdeen, S.D. She began her college studies at The Northern Normal and Industrial School in Aberdeen, later called Northern Teachers College and now Northern State University. Having completed her first grade teaching certificate on March 27, 1929, she drove to Highland School District #188 in a single buggy with a gentle team of horses to sign her first contract. She spent eleven years teaching in the rural schools in the communities of Morton, Raritan, Highland and Western Bluffs. Having completed her Bachelor's Degree, she joined the staff of Roslyn Public School and retired from the Bristol Public Schools in 1972. Lester J. Meuer took Leona Becht as his bride on Tuesday, June 7, 1938, at St. Otto's Church in Webster. The Rev. Monsignor John H. Dolney officiated at the ceremony. Leona was involved in a number of church, community and civic activities. She was a member of the Ladies' Altar Society, the Research Club and the Bible Study Group. She was past president of the Senior Citizens, the Sit and Sew Club, the Webster Ladies Golf Club and the Neighbor Birthday Club. She was an active member of the Retired Teachers Association, S.D.E.A., a former 4-H Leader, a volunteer at the Day County Museum, the annual Day County Fair and was one of three to complete the history of Webster which was published in the HISTORY OF DAY COUNTY in 1981. She was a woman of many interests, talents and commitments. She loved gardening, reading, writing poetry, traveling, crocheting and playing cards. Many enjoyable days were spent at their cabin on Blue Dog Lake with family and friends. She traveled the United States, toured Alaska, visited Europe, Mexico and cruised the Caribbean. The family wishes to thank all of the truly wonderful people at the Bethesda Home and at Prairie Lakes Hospice for the extraordinary care Leona received. Leona is survived by one daughter, Laura Lou (David) Jorgenson, Webster, SD and one son, William (Elizabeth) Meuer, Winnetka, IL; six grandchildren – Bradley (Karla) Jorgenson, Gregg (Monica) Jorgenson, Kristin (Christopher) Bisgard, William B. (Michelle) Meuer, Hammond (Courtney) Meuer and Laura Elizabeth (Christopher) Molenda; and eleven great-grandchildren – Ryleigh and Reagan Jorgenson, Korissa Jorgenson, Ella, Charles, and Claire Bisgard, Ethan and Eleanor Meuer, Jacob and Emily Meuer and Michael Molenda. She was preceded in death by Lester J. Meuer, her loving husband of 47 years; her parents, two sisters Lavinia "Vinie" (Anton) Bierschbach; Anna Laura (William "Bud") Koenig and one brother, Henry (Gertrude) Becht.

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Leona Cecilia Becht Meuer's memorial is located at: Saint Ottos Cemetery, Webster, Day County, USA.
When did Leona Cecilia Becht Meuer death?
Leona Cecilia Becht Meuer death on 2 May 2013 in Webster, Day County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 45.3074989
Longitude: -97.5188980

Family Members:

Parent

William G Becht

(1869 - 1948)

Ella May Ackerman Becht

(1875 - 1946)

Spouse

Lester Jacob Meuer

(1902 - 1985)

Siblings

Lavinia F Becht Bierschbach

(1898 - 1978)

Henry Joseph Becht

(1901 - 1987)

Anna Laura Becht Koenig

(1908 - 1999)

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Coordinate: 45.3074989, -97.5188980

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24. Roslyn Lutheran Cemetery
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