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Leander Frank “Major” Mesmer

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Leander Frank “Major” Mesmer

Birth
Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Death
9 Aug 1972 (aged 82)
Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
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The Burlington Hawkeye, August 11, 1972, page 11

Leander F. Mesmer

Leander Frank(Major)Mesmer, 82, of 316 S. Eighth, Burlington, died in the yard of his home about 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, of an apparent heart attack.

Mr. Mesmer was born July 27, 1890, in Burlington, the son of Leander Mesmer, and he married Mary F. Kain in Burlington, June 25, 1913.

He was a bookkeeper for Baker Oil Company for over 35 years, retiring 10 years ago.

He was a member of St. John's Catholic church, Knights of Columbus, Eagles, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Machinist Union, Railroad Veterans Assn., and the Traverler's Protection Assn.

Surviving the wife, two sons, Father Gerald Mesmer, O.S.B, Atchinson, Kan.; and Robert F., Fargo, N.D.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral: 10 a.m., Saturday, St. John's Catholic church, Fr. Gerald Mesmer, his son; Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Prugh's chapel.
The Burlington Hawkeye, August 11, 1972, page 11

Leander F. Mesmer

Leander Frank(Major)Mesmer, 82, of 316 S. Eighth, Burlington, died in the yard of his home about 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, of an apparent heart attack.

Mr. Mesmer was born July 27, 1890, in Burlington, the son of Leander Mesmer, and he married Mary F. Kain in Burlington, June 25, 1913.

He was a bookkeeper for Baker Oil Company for over 35 years, retiring 10 years ago.

He was a member of St. John's Catholic church, Knights of Columbus, Eagles, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Machinist Union, Railroad Veterans Assn., and the Traverler's Protection Assn.

Surviving the wife, two sons, Father Gerald Mesmer, O.S.B, Atchinson, Kan.; and Robert F., Fargo, N.D.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral: 10 a.m., Saturday, St. John's Catholic church, Fr. Gerald Mesmer, his son; Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Prugh's chapel.


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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21360864/leander_frank-mesmer: accessed ), memorial page for Leander Frank “Major” Mesmer (27 Jul 1890–9 Aug 1972), Find a Grave Memorial ID 21360864, citing Sacred Heart Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by No Reins (contributor 46595053).