Traer Star Clipper, Friday, February 14, 1941 - page 1
Was the Son Of Pioneer Grant Township Couple – Farmer Near Traer Many Years
William Robert Fleming, an almost continuous resident of north Tama county for nearly three quarters of a century, died about 9:15 p.m. Wednesday at the home of his son, Paul in Traer. Mr. Fleming, who was 74 years old, suffered a paralytic stroke nearly two years ago, shortly after the death of his wife. But he recovered from most of the effects of this illness and enjoyed reasonably good health until a few weeks ago, when he again began to fail. He became bedfast as the result o f a heart ailment after holding a closing-out sale on his farm last week, and on Monday was brought to his son's home in town.
The funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church here, with the Rev. J. J. Snyder, pastor, officiating. The Traer Masonic quartet will sing, and Masonic committal services will be conducted at the grave by representatives of the local lodge. Pall bearers are expected to be Theodore Kober, R. C. Wood, K. P. Moore, John L. Thomas, O. L. Olson and E. E. Taylor. Mrs. F red Wilson and Miss Emma Kober will care for the flowers.
The body will lie in state a t the Diers Funeral Home this Friday afternoon and tomorrow morning, when it m ay be viewed by friends. The casket will not be opened at the church. William Robert Fleming, son of John W. and Jene Fleming, was born in G rant township December 20, 1866. He was one of a family of six children of whom four yet survive. A brother, Lorin, died March 24, 1921.
He grew to manhood on his parents' farm in north Tama county, then took employment with the Advance-Rumley Threshing Machine company at LaPorte City, Indiana. After working in the factory for some time, he attained the standing of a steam engine expert and was sent out to set up and start new threshing engines. It was during this period that his parents purchased the farm north of Traer which has been known for many years as the Fleming homestead, and which the decedent operated in partnership with a son, Logan, until his closing-out sale last week.
On December 28, 1897, Mr. Fleming married Lulu May Camery. After their wedding the couple farmed near Bancroft, in Kossuth county, for about seven years, then moved back to Tama county and occupied rented farms for a five-year period until they purchased the Fleming homestead, where they lived until Mrs. Fleming's death on February 19, 1939—almost two years to a day before her husband's passing. Mr. and Mrs. Fleming were the parents of five sons, one of whom died in infancy. Those living are John P., of Charles City, Iowa; Robert H., of Burlington; and Paul C. and Logan M., of Traer. The decedent also is survived by one brother, Joe M. Fleming, of Grandview, Washington; and three sisters, the Misses May, Annie and Mabel Fleming, of Ames. Annie and Mabel are instructors in Iowa State college. Seven grandchildren also survive.
Mr. Fleming united with the Methodist church in Traer in 1905 during the pastorate of the Rev. Dilman Smith. He was long a member of the local Masonic lodge, and for many years until his death was a member of the board of trustees of Buckingham township. He was a fine citizen and neighbor and a friend of nearly everyone in the Traer community.
Was the Son Of Pioneer Grant Township Couple – Farmer Near Traer Many Years
William Robert Fleming, an almost continuous resident of north Tama county for nearly three quarters of a century, died about 9:15 p.m. Wednesday at the home of his son, Paul in Traer. Mr. Fleming, who was 74 years old, suffered a paralytic stroke nearly two years ago, shortly after the death of his wife. But he recovered from most of the effects of this illness and enjoyed reasonably good health until a few weeks ago, when he again began to fail. He became bedfast as the result o f a heart ailment after holding a closing-out sale on his farm last week, and on Monday was brought to his son's home in town.
The funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church here, with the Rev. J. J. Snyder, pastor, officiating. The Traer Masonic quartet will sing, and Masonic committal services will be conducted at the grave by representatives of the local lodge. Pall bearers are expected to be Theodore Kober, R. C. Wood, K. P. Moore, John L. Thomas, O. L. Olson and E. E. Taylor. Mrs. F red Wilson and Miss Emma Kober will care for the flowers.
The body will lie in state a t the Diers Funeral Home this Friday afternoon and tomorrow morning, when it m ay be viewed by friends. The casket will not be opened at the church. William Robert Fleming, son of John W. and Jene Fleming, was born in G rant township December 20, 1866. He was one of a family of six children of whom four yet survive. A brother, Lorin, died March 24, 1921.
He grew to manhood on his parents' farm in north Tama county, then took employment with the Advance-Rumley Threshing Machine company at LaPorte City, Indiana. After working in the factory for some time, he attained the standing of a steam engine expert and was sent out to set up and start new threshing engines. It was during this period that his parents purchased the farm north of Traer which has been known for many years as the Fleming homestead, and which the decedent operated in partnership with a son, Logan, until his closing-out sale last week.
On December 28, 1897, Mr. Fleming married Lulu May Camery. After their wedding the couple farmed near Bancroft, in Kossuth county, for about seven years, then moved back to Tama county and occupied rented farms for a five-year period until they purchased the Fleming homestead, where they lived until Mrs. Fleming's death on February 19, 1939—almost two years to a day before her husband's passing. Mr. and Mrs. Fleming were the parents of five sons, one of whom died in infancy. Those living are John P., of Charles City, Iowa; Robert H., of Burlington; and Paul C. and Logan M., of Traer. The decedent also is survived by one brother, Joe M. Fleming, of Grandview, Washington; and three sisters, the Misses May, Annie and Mabel Fleming, of Ames. Annie and Mabel are instructors in Iowa State college. Seven grandchildren also survive.
Mr. Fleming united with the Methodist church in Traer in 1905 during the pastorate of the Rev. Dilman Smith. He was long a member of the local Masonic lodge, and for many years until his death was a member of the board of trustees of Buckingham township. He was a fine citizen and neighbor and a friend of nearly everyone in the Traer community.
Traer Star Clipper, Friday, February 14, 1941 - page 1
Was the Son Of Pioneer Grant Township Couple – Farmer Near Traer Many Years
William Robert Fleming, an almost continuous resident of north Tama county for nearly three quarters of a century, died about 9:15 p.m. Wednesday at the home of his son, Paul in Traer. Mr. Fleming, who was 74 years old, suffered a paralytic stroke nearly two years ago, shortly after the death of his wife. But he recovered from most of the effects of this illness and enjoyed reasonably good health until a few weeks ago, when he again began to fail. He became bedfast as the result o f a heart ailment after holding a closing-out sale on his farm last week, and on Monday was brought to his son's home in town.
The funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church here, with the Rev. J. J. Snyder, pastor, officiating. The Traer Masonic quartet will sing, and Masonic committal services will be conducted at the grave by representatives of the local lodge. Pall bearers are expected to be Theodore Kober, R. C. Wood, K. P. Moore, John L. Thomas, O. L. Olson and E. E. Taylor. Mrs. F red Wilson and Miss Emma Kober will care for the flowers.
The body will lie in state a t the Diers Funeral Home this Friday afternoon and tomorrow morning, when it m ay be viewed by friends. The casket will not be opened at the church. William Robert Fleming, son of John W. and Jene Fleming, was born in G rant township December 20, 1866. He was one of a family of six children of whom four yet survive. A brother, Lorin, died March 24, 1921.
He grew to manhood on his parents' farm in north Tama county, then took employment with the Advance-Rumley Threshing Machine company at LaPorte City, Indiana. After working in the factory for some time, he attained the standing of a steam engine expert and was sent out to set up and start new threshing engines. It was during this period that his parents purchased the farm north of Traer which has been known for many years as the Fleming homestead, and which the decedent operated in partnership with a son, Logan, until his closing-out sale last week.
On December 28, 1897, Mr. Fleming married Lulu May Camery. After their wedding the couple farmed near Bancroft, in Kossuth county, for about seven years, then moved back to Tama county and occupied rented farms for a five-year period until they purchased the Fleming homestead, where they lived until Mrs. Fleming's death on February 19, 1939—almost two years to a day before her husband's passing. Mr. and Mrs. Fleming were the parents of five sons, one of whom died in infancy. Those living are John P., of Charles City, Iowa; Robert H., of Burlington; and Paul C. and Logan M., of Traer. The decedent also is survived by one brother, Joe M. Fleming, of Grandview, Washington; and three sisters, the Misses May, Annie and Mabel Fleming, of Ames. Annie and Mabel are instructors in Iowa State college. Seven grandchildren also survive.
Mr. Fleming united with the Methodist church in Traer in 1905 during the pastorate of the Rev. Dilman Smith. He was long a member of the local Masonic lodge, and for many years until his death was a member of the board of trustees of Buckingham township. He was a fine citizen and neighbor and a friend of nearly everyone in the Traer community.
Was the Son Of Pioneer Grant Township Couple – Farmer Near Traer Many Years
William Robert Fleming, an almost continuous resident of north Tama county for nearly three quarters of a century, died about 9:15 p.m. Wednesday at the home of his son, Paul in Traer. Mr. Fleming, who was 74 years old, suffered a paralytic stroke nearly two years ago, shortly after the death of his wife. But he recovered from most of the effects of this illness and enjoyed reasonably good health until a few weeks ago, when he again began to fail. He became bedfast as the result o f a heart ailment after holding a closing-out sale on his farm last week, and on Monday was brought to his son's home in town.
The funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church here, with the Rev. J. J. Snyder, pastor, officiating. The Traer Masonic quartet will sing, and Masonic committal services will be conducted at the grave by representatives of the local lodge. Pall bearers are expected to be Theodore Kober, R. C. Wood, K. P. Moore, John L. Thomas, O. L. Olson and E. E. Taylor. Mrs. F red Wilson and Miss Emma Kober will care for the flowers.
The body will lie in state a t the Diers Funeral Home this Friday afternoon and tomorrow morning, when it m ay be viewed by friends. The casket will not be opened at the church. William Robert Fleming, son of John W. and Jene Fleming, was born in G rant township December 20, 1866. He was one of a family of six children of whom four yet survive. A brother, Lorin, died March 24, 1921.
He grew to manhood on his parents' farm in north Tama county, then took employment with the Advance-Rumley Threshing Machine company at LaPorte City, Indiana. After working in the factory for some time, he attained the standing of a steam engine expert and was sent out to set up and start new threshing engines. It was during this period that his parents purchased the farm north of Traer which has been known for many years as the Fleming homestead, and which the decedent operated in partnership with a son, Logan, until his closing-out sale last week.
On December 28, 1897, Mr. Fleming married Lulu May Camery. After their wedding the couple farmed near Bancroft, in Kossuth county, for about seven years, then moved back to Tama county and occupied rented farms for a five-year period until they purchased the Fleming homestead, where they lived until Mrs. Fleming's death on February 19, 1939—almost two years to a day before her husband's passing. Mr. and Mrs. Fleming were the parents of five sons, one of whom died in infancy. Those living are John P., of Charles City, Iowa; Robert H., of Burlington; and Paul C. and Logan M., of Traer. The decedent also is survived by one brother, Joe M. Fleming, of Grandview, Washington; and three sisters, the Misses May, Annie and Mabel Fleming, of Ames. Annie and Mabel are instructors in Iowa State college. Seven grandchildren also survive.
Mr. Fleming united with the Methodist church in Traer in 1905 during the pastorate of the Rev. Dilman Smith. He was long a member of the local Masonic lodge, and for many years until his death was a member of the board of trustees of Buckingham township. He was a fine citizen and neighbor and a friend of nearly everyone in the Traer community.
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