Lincoln, Lincoln County, Kansas
Aug. 6, 1942
Alfred Meier (Christian Alfred Meier)
Alfred Meier was born Dec. 9, 1868, at White Creek, Ind. On Dec. 28 he was baptized and he was later confirmed.
He came to Kansas in 1891 making his home on a farm in Lincoln county. He joined himself to St. John's Lutheran church, where he was a member for many years, however, after St. Paul's congregation had been organized he transferred his membership to this church.
In the year 1894 he entered the estate of holy matrimony with Louise Detmer. Two daughters and one son were born to this union, Lizzie, Lydia and Theodore. His wife preceded him into eternity on May 12, 1938.
After several years of sickness death came to him as a peaceful Deliverer on July 28, 1942.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise. He is survived by his children, Mrs. Martin Bolte (Lena Lydia), Mrs. Carl Bolte (Lizzie) and Theodore Meier, all of Lincoln; also five grandchildren; his brothers, Henry, Wilhelm, John, George and Ephrahim {sic}; his sisters, Mrs. William Tatkenhorst, Emma Michaels, Mrs. Mary Bolte and Mrs. William Detmer, and many other relatives and friends.
He reached the age of 73 years, 7 months and 19 days.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 31, at St. Paul's Lutheran church. Interment was made in the congregation's burial ground.
Contributor: Ruth Ellen Bartels (47315485) •
Lincoln, Lincoln County, Kansas
Aug. 6, 1942
Alfred Meier (Christian Alfred Meier)
Alfred Meier was born Dec. 9, 1868, at White Creek, Ind. On Dec. 28 he was baptized and he was later confirmed.
He came to Kansas in 1891 making his home on a farm in Lincoln county. He joined himself to St. John's Lutheran church, where he was a member for many years, however, after St. Paul's congregation had been organized he transferred his membership to this church.
In the year 1894 he entered the estate of holy matrimony with Louise Detmer. Two daughters and one son were born to this union, Lizzie, Lydia and Theodore. His wife preceded him into eternity on May 12, 1938.
After several years of sickness death came to him as a peaceful Deliverer on July 28, 1942.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise. He is survived by his children, Mrs. Martin Bolte (Lena Lydia), Mrs. Carl Bolte (Lizzie) and Theodore Meier, all of Lincoln; also five grandchildren; his brothers, Henry, Wilhelm, John, George and Ephrahim {sic}; his sisters, Mrs. William Tatkenhorst, Emma Michaels, Mrs. Mary Bolte and Mrs. William Detmer, and many other relatives and friends.
He reached the age of 73 years, 7 months and 19 days.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 31, at St. Paul's Lutheran church. Interment was made in the congregation's burial ground.
Contributor: Ruth Ellen Bartels (47315485) •
Family Members
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Eliza Wilhelmina Meier Tatkenhorst
1862–1950
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John Heinrich "Henry" Meier
1863–1952
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William Louis Meier
1867–1962
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Anna Maria Louise "Mary" Meier Bolte
1870–1957
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John Friedrick Meier Jr
1872–1948
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Emma Elise Wilhelmine Meier Michael
1872–1949
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Benjamin Friedrich "Ben" Meier
1875–1940
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George Friedrich Adolph Meier
1878–1961
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Wilhelmine H. "Minnie" Meier Detmer
1880–1975
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Wilhelm A.E. Meier
1882–1882
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Ephraim Henry Meier
1885–1965
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