Died of Spanish Influenza. The 1918 Spanish flu was a global disaster and affected a high percentage of the population, hence the term "pandemic." Reports indicated about 1/5 of the world's population contracted Spanish flu over a 2 year period. Deaths world-wide ranged anywhere from 25-50 million people; estimates show about 675,000 Americans died of the flu in 1918. John was one of two sons of Aloysius and Theresia Meyer who succumbed to the disease.
Obituary (original in files of Darrel Schmit):
Influenza and Bronchial Pneumonia Claims John Aloysius Meyer "Hand of Death is among us again"
We are once more reminded that "Life is short, and time is fleeting." What seems one of the saddest deaths that has occured recently is that of John Aloysius Meyer who with his family moved from Mott, North Dakota, to River Falls, Wisconsin, October 19, 1918, and died at his home on the John Beschta farm, better known as the Carl Hanson Farm, December 5, 1918, at 2:15am. The deceased, feeling symptoms of influenza on November 29 was obliged to take to his room and medical aid was summoned but considered his case not in any way alarming. On December 4 his condition became serious. His fever continued to come up at a high rate which lasted until the next day at 2:15am when he was called to his Heavenly home. He was ever true to his Holy Faith. His honest dealing and upright character made him many friends and the best welfare of his home were his first thoughts, and his death takes away a loving husband and father.
John Aloysius Meyer was born in Dubuque, Iowa, March 11, 1872, and had he lived until next March, he would have been 47 years of age. When but a mere boy, he moved with his parents to Howard, South Dakota, growing to manhood at that place. April 3, 1894, he married Miss Margaret Beschta. To this union nine children were born, of whom six survive, the other three having died in infancy.
Funeral services were held at St. Bridget's Catholic Church Saturday, December 7, 1918, at 10am, Rev. Father Dickopp officiating. The choir of St. Bridget's rendered beautiful hymns and high credit is due to them. Pallbearers were A. Noltner, J. F. Meyer, Chas. Beschta, Wenzel Gregor, Henry Zorn & W. Armbruster. The remains were laid to rest in Catholic Cemetery.
He leaves to mourn his untimely death, his heartbroken wife, three sons, Anthony, Benedict and Raymond, and three daughters, Lauretta, Annastacia, and Anna, all of whom are at home excepting Anthony who is serving his country in France, his aged mother, one sister and four brothers. His bereaved wife and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community.
Among those who attended the funeral from out of town were Charles Beschta, Clintonville, Wisconsin (brother-in-law); and George Weishaar, Roberts, Wisconsin (also brother-in-law).
Card of Thanks: We wish to express our heartfelt & sincere thanks to many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted during sickness and death of our beloved husband, father and son-in-law.
Mrs. J. A. Meyer and Family
Mr. and Mrs. John Beschta
Obituary (original in files of Darrel Schmit):
Influenza and Bronchial Pneumonia Claims John Aloysius Meyer "Hand of Death is among us again"
We are once more reminded that "Life is short, and time is fleeting." What seems one of the saddest deaths that has occured recently is that of John Aloysius Meyer who with his family moved from Mott, North Dakota, to River Falls, Wisconsin, October 19, 1918, and died at his home on the John Beschta farm, better known as the Carl Hanson Farm, December 5, 1918, at 2:15am. The deceased, feeling symptoms of influenza on November 29 was obliged to take to his room and medical aid was summoned but considered his case not in any way alarming. On December 4 his condition became serious. His fever continued to come up at a high rate which lasted until the next day at 2:15am when he was called to his Heavenly home. He was ever true to his Holy Faith. His honest dealing and upright character made him many friends and the best welfare of his home were his first thoughts, and his death takes away a loving husband and father.
John Aloysius Meyer was born in Dubuque, Iowa, March 11, 1872, and had he lived until next March, he would have been 47 years of age. When but a mere boy, he moved with his parents to Howard, South Dakota, growing to manhood at that place. April 3, 1894, he married Miss Margaret Beschta. To this union nine children were born, of whom six survive, the other three having died in infancy.
Funeral services were held at St. Bridget's Catholic Church Saturday, December 7, 1918, at 10am, Rev. Father Dickopp officiating. The choir of St. Bridget's rendered beautiful hymns and high credit is due to them. Pallbearers were A. Noltner, J. F. Meyer, Chas. Beschta, Wenzel Gregor, Henry Zorn & W. Armbruster. The remains were laid to rest in Catholic Cemetery.
He leaves to mourn his untimely death, his heartbroken wife, three sons, Anthony, Benedict and Raymond, and three daughters, Lauretta, Annastacia, and Anna, all of whom are at home excepting Anthony who is serving his country in France, his aged mother, one sister and four brothers. His bereaved wife and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community.
Among those who attended the funeral from out of town were Charles Beschta, Clintonville, Wisconsin (brother-in-law); and George Weishaar, Roberts, Wisconsin (also brother-in-law).
Card of Thanks: We wish to express our heartfelt & sincere thanks to many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted during sickness and death of our beloved husband, father and son-in-law.
Mrs. J. A. Meyer and Family
Mr. and Mrs. John Beschta
Died of Spanish Influenza. The 1918 Spanish flu was a global disaster and affected a high percentage of the population, hence the term "pandemic." Reports indicated about 1/5 of the world's population contracted Spanish flu over a 2 year period. Deaths world-wide ranged anywhere from 25-50 million people; estimates show about 675,000 Americans died of the flu in 1918. John was one of two sons of Aloysius and Theresia Meyer who succumbed to the disease.
Obituary (original in files of Darrel Schmit):
Influenza and Bronchial Pneumonia Claims John Aloysius Meyer "Hand of Death is among us again"
We are once more reminded that "Life is short, and time is fleeting." What seems one of the saddest deaths that has occured recently is that of John Aloysius Meyer who with his family moved from Mott, North Dakota, to River Falls, Wisconsin, October 19, 1918, and died at his home on the John Beschta farm, better known as the Carl Hanson Farm, December 5, 1918, at 2:15am. The deceased, feeling symptoms of influenza on November 29 was obliged to take to his room and medical aid was summoned but considered his case not in any way alarming. On December 4 his condition became serious. His fever continued to come up at a high rate which lasted until the next day at 2:15am when he was called to his Heavenly home. He was ever true to his Holy Faith. His honest dealing and upright character made him many friends and the best welfare of his home were his first thoughts, and his death takes away a loving husband and father.
John Aloysius Meyer was born in Dubuque, Iowa, March 11, 1872, and had he lived until next March, he would have been 47 years of age. When but a mere boy, he moved with his parents to Howard, South Dakota, growing to manhood at that place. April 3, 1894, he married Miss Margaret Beschta. To this union nine children were born, of whom six survive, the other three having died in infancy.
Funeral services were held at St. Bridget's Catholic Church Saturday, December 7, 1918, at 10am, Rev. Father Dickopp officiating. The choir of St. Bridget's rendered beautiful hymns and high credit is due to them. Pallbearers were A. Noltner, J. F. Meyer, Chas. Beschta, Wenzel Gregor, Henry Zorn & W. Armbruster. The remains were laid to rest in Catholic Cemetery.
He leaves to mourn his untimely death, his heartbroken wife, three sons, Anthony, Benedict and Raymond, and three daughters, Lauretta, Annastacia, and Anna, all of whom are at home excepting Anthony who is serving his country in France, his aged mother, one sister and four brothers. His bereaved wife and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community.
Among those who attended the funeral from out of town were Charles Beschta, Clintonville, Wisconsin (brother-in-law); and George Weishaar, Roberts, Wisconsin (also brother-in-law).
Card of Thanks: We wish to express our heartfelt & sincere thanks to many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted during sickness and death of our beloved husband, father and son-in-law.
Mrs. J. A. Meyer and Family
Mr. and Mrs. John Beschta
Obituary (original in files of Darrel Schmit):
Influenza and Bronchial Pneumonia Claims John Aloysius Meyer "Hand of Death is among us again"
We are once more reminded that "Life is short, and time is fleeting." What seems one of the saddest deaths that has occured recently is that of John Aloysius Meyer who with his family moved from Mott, North Dakota, to River Falls, Wisconsin, October 19, 1918, and died at his home on the John Beschta farm, better known as the Carl Hanson Farm, December 5, 1918, at 2:15am. The deceased, feeling symptoms of influenza on November 29 was obliged to take to his room and medical aid was summoned but considered his case not in any way alarming. On December 4 his condition became serious. His fever continued to come up at a high rate which lasted until the next day at 2:15am when he was called to his Heavenly home. He was ever true to his Holy Faith. His honest dealing and upright character made him many friends and the best welfare of his home were his first thoughts, and his death takes away a loving husband and father.
John Aloysius Meyer was born in Dubuque, Iowa, March 11, 1872, and had he lived until next March, he would have been 47 years of age. When but a mere boy, he moved with his parents to Howard, South Dakota, growing to manhood at that place. April 3, 1894, he married Miss Margaret Beschta. To this union nine children were born, of whom six survive, the other three having died in infancy.
Funeral services were held at St. Bridget's Catholic Church Saturday, December 7, 1918, at 10am, Rev. Father Dickopp officiating. The choir of St. Bridget's rendered beautiful hymns and high credit is due to them. Pallbearers were A. Noltner, J. F. Meyer, Chas. Beschta, Wenzel Gregor, Henry Zorn & W. Armbruster. The remains were laid to rest in Catholic Cemetery.
He leaves to mourn his untimely death, his heartbroken wife, three sons, Anthony, Benedict and Raymond, and three daughters, Lauretta, Annastacia, and Anna, all of whom are at home excepting Anthony who is serving his country in France, his aged mother, one sister and four brothers. His bereaved wife and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community.
Among those who attended the funeral from out of town were Charles Beschta, Clintonville, Wisconsin (brother-in-law); and George Weishaar, Roberts, Wisconsin (also brother-in-law).
Card of Thanks: We wish to express our heartfelt & sincere thanks to many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted during sickness and death of our beloved husband, father and son-in-law.
Mrs. J. A. Meyer and Family
Mr. and Mrs. John Beschta
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