Jess and Pearl (Hamner) Stucker moved from Shannon to a farm south of Effingham in 1916. In 1945, they moved into Effingham and Jess served as custodian of the grade school for 13 years. He was much admired by the youngsters, and it was a happy boy indeed, who was allowed to stay after school and 'help' Hess. During these years and after his retirement, he has been well known for his bounteous truck gardens and his delight in sharing the product with his many friends. Pearl died in 1959 after a lengthy illness. Their children are: Edmund, M. Lola Palmgren, their children are Leta Rae Bosworth, Silver Springs, Md., Three children; Rex, m., living in Shawnee; and Elva Johnson, m., living in Chanute. Edmund and Lola moved to a farm near Effingham, from Leavenworth and later moved into town. In 1958, Edmund was hired as city superintendent and, in addition, manages his farm and his father's. they have also operated Stucker Sundries since 1960.
From The First Hundred Years, Effingham Kansas, written by Tolli Courtney
From The First Hundred Years, Effingham Kansas, written by Tolli Courtney
Jess and Pearl (Hamner) Stucker moved from Shannon to a farm south of Effingham in 1916. In 1945, they moved into Effingham and Jess served as custodian of the grade school for 13 years. He was much admired by the youngsters, and it was a happy boy indeed, who was allowed to stay after school and 'help' Hess. During these years and after his retirement, he has been well known for his bounteous truck gardens and his delight in sharing the product with his many friends. Pearl died in 1959 after a lengthy illness. Their children are: Edmund, M. Lola Palmgren, their children are Leta Rae Bosworth, Silver Springs, Md., Three children; Rex, m., living in Shawnee; and Elva Johnson, m., living in Chanute. Edmund and Lola moved to a farm near Effingham, from Leavenworth and later moved into town. In 1958, Edmund was hired as city superintendent and, in addition, manages his farm and his father's. they have also operated Stucker Sundries since 1960.
From The First Hundred Years, Effingham Kansas, written by Tolli Courtney
From The First Hundred Years, Effingham Kansas, written by Tolli Courtney
Family Members
Spouse
Siblings
Children
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
