Spouse-
Lousie Alberta Benninga 1876-1950
Children-Anna Henirika Meenen 1894-1894
Helene Meenen-1896-1897
Gertrude Helen Meenen 1899-1947
Friedrich Meenen- 1901-1901
Bertha A Meenen Allen 1902-1955
Fritz Henry Meenen 1905-1992
Ludolph Edward (Bud) Meenen Jr 1908-1975
Edward Peter Meenen 1912-2006
Siblings
Bajo J Meenen 1869-1893
Alberta Lucia Meenen Gerriets 1873-1961
Fritz Heinrich Meenen 1873-1961
John Henry Meenen 1876-1942
Peter Janssen Meenen 1882-1930
Ludolph Edward Meenen, Sr. was born in Wilmelmshaven, Germany on March 16, 1872 and was baptized in the Lutheran Church. The family came to this country in 1884 and settled in the Riverdale Community south of Clifton, Kansas, where he lived until his death, July 7, 1965.
He was united in marriage to Louise Alberta Benninga, Nov 18, 1893. She preceded him in death on February 26, 1950. To this union was born eight children of whom four survive; Mrs. Anna Clevenger (Charles), Fritz (EmmaBelle), Ludolph, Jr, and Edward (Bertha). Those preceding him in death were Friedrich, Helen, Gertrude, and Bertha. He was the last of five brother. His only sister preceded him six months ago.
He made farming his occupation and took great pride in raising commercial Shorthorn cattle. He has been in partnership, farming and raising livestock with his two sons, Ludolph, Jr. and Edward in his later years. This spring he was honored with a plaque "In Recognition of Meritorious Service to Shorthorns since 1894" by the Kansas Shorthorn Association.
He was a devoted father who family always came first. He loved them all-through five generations. Besides his four children, fifteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild survive.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 10, 1965 at 10:00 A.M. from Turner's Chapel. The Rev. Vernon Bowman officiated. Interment was in the Riverdale Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Roy White, Vic Sorrell, Harold Weber, Henry Tillinghast, William Amstein, Jr. and Herbert Peterson.
Taken from the Clifton News. July 15, 1965
Lousie Alberta Benninga 1876-1950
Children-Anna Henirika Meenen 1894-1894
Helene Meenen-1896-1897
Gertrude Helen Meenen 1899-1947
Friedrich Meenen- 1901-1901
Bertha A Meenen Allen 1902-1955
Fritz Henry Meenen 1905-1992
Ludolph Edward (Bud) Meenen Jr 1908-1975
Edward Peter Meenen 1912-2006
Siblings
Bajo J Meenen 1869-1893
Alberta Lucia Meenen Gerriets 1873-1961
Fritz Heinrich Meenen 1873-1961
John Henry Meenen 1876-1942
Peter Janssen Meenen 1882-1930
Ludolph Edward Meenen, Sr. was born in Wilmelmshaven, Germany on March 16, 1872 and was baptized in the Lutheran Church. The family came to this country in 1884 and settled in the Riverdale Community south of Clifton, Kansas, where he lived until his death, July 7, 1965.
He was united in marriage to Louise Alberta Benninga, Nov 18, 1893. She preceded him in death on February 26, 1950. To this union was born eight children of whom four survive; Mrs. Anna Clevenger (Charles), Fritz (EmmaBelle), Ludolph, Jr, and Edward (Bertha). Those preceding him in death were Friedrich, Helen, Gertrude, and Bertha. He was the last of five brother. His only sister preceded him six months ago.
He made farming his occupation and took great pride in raising commercial Shorthorn cattle. He has been in partnership, farming and raising livestock with his two sons, Ludolph, Jr. and Edward in his later years. This spring he was honored with a plaque "In Recognition of Meritorious Service to Shorthorns since 1894" by the Kansas Shorthorn Association.
He was a devoted father who family always came first. He loved them all-through five generations. Besides his four children, fifteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild survive.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 10, 1965 at 10:00 A.M. from Turner's Chapel. The Rev. Vernon Bowman officiated. Interment was in the Riverdale Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Roy White, Vic Sorrell, Harold Weber, Henry Tillinghast, William Amstein, Jr. and Herbert Peterson.
Taken from the Clifton News. July 15, 1965
Spouse-
Lousie Alberta Benninga 1876-1950
Children-Anna Henirika Meenen 1894-1894
Helene Meenen-1896-1897
Gertrude Helen Meenen 1899-1947
Friedrich Meenen- 1901-1901
Bertha A Meenen Allen 1902-1955
Fritz Henry Meenen 1905-1992
Ludolph Edward (Bud) Meenen Jr 1908-1975
Edward Peter Meenen 1912-2006
Siblings
Bajo J Meenen 1869-1893
Alberta Lucia Meenen Gerriets 1873-1961
Fritz Heinrich Meenen 1873-1961
John Henry Meenen 1876-1942
Peter Janssen Meenen 1882-1930
Ludolph Edward Meenen, Sr. was born in Wilmelmshaven, Germany on March 16, 1872 and was baptized in the Lutheran Church. The family came to this country in 1884 and settled in the Riverdale Community south of Clifton, Kansas, where he lived until his death, July 7, 1965.
He was united in marriage to Louise Alberta Benninga, Nov 18, 1893. She preceded him in death on February 26, 1950. To this union was born eight children of whom four survive; Mrs. Anna Clevenger (Charles), Fritz (EmmaBelle), Ludolph, Jr, and Edward (Bertha). Those preceding him in death were Friedrich, Helen, Gertrude, and Bertha. He was the last of five brother. His only sister preceded him six months ago.
He made farming his occupation and took great pride in raising commercial Shorthorn cattle. He has been in partnership, farming and raising livestock with his two sons, Ludolph, Jr. and Edward in his later years. This spring he was honored with a plaque "In Recognition of Meritorious Service to Shorthorns since 1894" by the Kansas Shorthorn Association.
He was a devoted father who family always came first. He loved them all-through five generations. Besides his four children, fifteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild survive.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 10, 1965 at 10:00 A.M. from Turner's Chapel. The Rev. Vernon Bowman officiated. Interment was in the Riverdale Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Roy White, Vic Sorrell, Harold Weber, Henry Tillinghast, William Amstein, Jr. and Herbert Peterson.
Taken from the Clifton News. July 15, 1965
Lousie Alberta Benninga 1876-1950
Children-Anna Henirika Meenen 1894-1894
Helene Meenen-1896-1897
Gertrude Helen Meenen 1899-1947
Friedrich Meenen- 1901-1901
Bertha A Meenen Allen 1902-1955
Fritz Henry Meenen 1905-1992
Ludolph Edward (Bud) Meenen Jr 1908-1975
Edward Peter Meenen 1912-2006
Siblings
Bajo J Meenen 1869-1893
Alberta Lucia Meenen Gerriets 1873-1961
Fritz Heinrich Meenen 1873-1961
John Henry Meenen 1876-1942
Peter Janssen Meenen 1882-1930
Ludolph Edward Meenen, Sr. was born in Wilmelmshaven, Germany on March 16, 1872 and was baptized in the Lutheran Church. The family came to this country in 1884 and settled in the Riverdale Community south of Clifton, Kansas, where he lived until his death, July 7, 1965.
He was united in marriage to Louise Alberta Benninga, Nov 18, 1893. She preceded him in death on February 26, 1950. To this union was born eight children of whom four survive; Mrs. Anna Clevenger (Charles), Fritz (EmmaBelle), Ludolph, Jr, and Edward (Bertha). Those preceding him in death were Friedrich, Helen, Gertrude, and Bertha. He was the last of five brother. His only sister preceded him six months ago.
He made farming his occupation and took great pride in raising commercial Shorthorn cattle. He has been in partnership, farming and raising livestock with his two sons, Ludolph, Jr. and Edward in his later years. This spring he was honored with a plaque "In Recognition of Meritorious Service to Shorthorns since 1894" by the Kansas Shorthorn Association.
He was a devoted father who family always came first. He loved them all-through five generations. Besides his four children, fifteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild survive.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 10, 1965 at 10:00 A.M. from Turner's Chapel. The Rev. Vernon Bowman officiated. Interment was in the Riverdale Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Roy White, Vic Sorrell, Harold Weber, Henry Tillinghast, William Amstein, Jr. and Herbert Peterson.
Taken from the Clifton News. July 15, 1965
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