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     Occupation: Locomotive engineer. John Wilbert Metzger was Lutheran. He was born on 26 August 1896 at Macon Co., IL.¹ He was the son of John B. Metzger and Amanda Shively. John Wilbert Metzger married Pauline Price, daughter of Clinton Elmer Price and Catharine Floy Winders, on 27 November 1919 at Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL, Ceremony performed by Dr. Levi Shively of the faculty of Mt. Morris College.¹ John Wilbert Metzger lived in 1926 at 444 South Webster Street, Decatur, Macon Co., IL.¹

     Note: Sister of Karoline Metzger, (married brothers.) Juliana Metzger was born on 18 September 1842 at Niedermiesau, Palatinate. She was the daughter of Johann Peter Metzger and Katharina Munzinger. Juliana Metzger married Walter Munzinger, son of Walter Munzinger and Maria Eva Munzinger, on 13 August 1863 at Obermiesau, Palatinate. Juliana Metzger died on 21 December 1891 at Obermiesau, Palatinate, Germany, at age 49.

     Karl Metzger married Mary Lee Brown, daughter of Sidney Walter Clarkston Brown and Katherine Lee Duncan, after April 1940. Karl Metzger died in 1988.

     Note: Sister of Juliane Metzger (married brothers.) Karoline Metzger was born on 17 April 1856 at Niedermiesau, Palatinate. She was the daughter of Johann Peter Metzger and Katharina Munzinger. Karoline Metzger married Jakob Munzinger, son of Walter Munzinger and Maria Eva Munzinger, on 6 June 1873 at Miesau, Palatinate, Germany. Karoline Metzger died on 2 September 1921 at Niedermiesau, Rhein-Pfalz, Germany, at age 65.

     Leroy R. Metzger was born on 5 July 1915 at Auglaize Co., OH. He was the son of Grant Edward Metzger and Ida May Thomas. Leroy R. Metzger began military service WW II service, Co. B, 741 Tank Battalion. He married Mabel Elizabeth Briggs, daughter of Strawder Cleveland Briggs and Georgia Kenyon Trotter, on 5 November 1953. Leroy R. Metzger died on 25 December 1971 at Lima, Allen Co., OH, at age 56 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

The Lima News Monday, December 27, 1971

Leroy Metzger

Wapakoneta - Services for Leroy Metzger, 56, of 305 E. Benton, head of the maintenance department of the Pepsi-Cola plant at Lima, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First United Methodist Church, Rev. Paul Steele officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.
A veteran of World War II, Mr. Metzger died 10:05 p.m. Saturday in St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, following a six-weeks illness. He was born July 5, 1915, near here, the son of Grant and Ida Thomas Metzger. His mother survives in this city.
He was married Nov. 5, 1953, to Betsy Briggs, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Martin, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Bernard (Cleo) Roth of 2200 Oakland Pkwy., Lima, and Mrs. C.B. (Lucille) Irwin of Sun City, Calif; and two brothers, Luther of 8448 Harding Hwy., Lima, and Dean of this city.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Friends may call at Siferd Funeral Home until 9 tonight. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

He was buried in December 1971 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta, Auglaize Co., OH, Findagrave #59885327.

     Marjorie Metzger was born in July 1923.¹ She was the daughter of John Wilbert Metzger and Pauline Price. Marjorie Metzger lived in 1974 at Gettysburg, Preble Co., OH.

     Martin Briggs Metzger was born on 18 February 1954 at Lima, Allen Co., OH. He was the son of Leroy R. Metzger and Mabel Elizabeth Briggs. Martin Briggs Metzger died on 15 October 2005 at Dublin, Franklin Co., OH, at age 51. He was buried in October 2005 at Union Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Findagrave #51205530.

     Richard Price Metzger was born on 29 October 1924. He was the son of John Wilbert Metzger and Pauline Price. Richard Price Metzger lived in 1974 at Richland, Spencer Co., IN.

     Susan Metzger married Jacob Dubbel.

     Maria Metzler was born on 5 November 1750. She was the daughter of Valentine Metzler and Anna Nissley. Maria Metzler married Bishop Jacob Hostetter, son of Jacob Hostetter and Anna Elizabeth Hershey, on 24 June 1770. Maria Metzler died on 26 May 1799 at age 48.

     Valentine Metzler married Anna Nissley.

     Dorothy Anna Meuleveld was born on 27 October 1916 at Iowa. She was the daughter of Jacob Meuleveld and Josephine Katherine Lutgen.¹ Dorothy Anna Meuleveld married Raymond Leland Wilton, son of Edgar Howland Sniffen and Gertrude Emily Moniger, on 12 May 1934 at Clay Co., SD, This marriage had ended prior to the April 1940 Federal census, when Dorothy and her daughter Jo Ann Wilton were living with her parents and Raymond was living alone, both in Sioux City.

Dorothy Anna Meuleveld and Raymond Leland Wilton were divorced; Dorothy and Raymond were separated but not yet divorced by April, 1940, as per their 1940 census listings. This divorce was acrimonious, according to Raymond's daughter Margo Harvey, in part because Raymond was in the hospital with tuberculosis at the time.

Dorothy Anna Meuleveld married Everett Harry Onstot on 4 May 1942 at Maryville, Nodaway Co., MO. Dorothy Anna Meuleveld and Everett Harry Onstot were divorced. Dorothy Anna Meuleveld married Lt. U.S. Navy Frank Chester Scesney, marriage record not found, however Dorothy was listed as "Mrs. Dorothy Scesney" in the Sioux City directory. Dorothy Anna Meuleveld lived in 1952 at 2709 Edmonds Avenue, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, beauty salon operator, per city directory. She died on 8 July 1990 at Riverside Co., CA, at age 73

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Dorothy Ann Meuleveld Knight, 73, of Blythe, Calif. and formerly of Sioux City died Sunday, July 1990 in a Palm Springs, Calif. hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Knight was born Oct. 27, 1917, in Sioux City. She had lived in California for the last 30 years. Survivors include two daughters, Jo Ann Mays of Sioux City and Jane McElroy of Temecula, Calif; her mother, Josephine Meuleveld of Sioux City; two brothers, Jacob Meuleveld of Sioux City and Tom Meuleveld of Eugene, Ore; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body was cremated and the ashes will be buried at 1 p.m. Friday in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City. Burial will be under the direction of the Berkemeier Funeral Home.

The Sioux City Journal, July 18, 1990.

She was buried in July 1990 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, Findagrave #219138185.

     Jacob Meuleveld was born on 4 April 1891 at Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, WW I draft registration.¹ He married Josephine Katherine Lutgen on 30 May 1914 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, Ceremony by Fr. T. Moran Coghlan. Jacob Meuleveld died on 24 October 1974 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, at age 83

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Jacob “Jake” Meuleveld, 83, 2709 Edmonds Ave., died Thursday at a Sioux City hospital after a long illness. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Berkemier Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lou McLoughlin, Bill Pfaffle, Jim Blake, Don Neely, Richard Stricker and George Bakker. Mr. Meuleveld was born April 4, 1891, at Amsterdam, Holland. He moved to the United States and Sioux City in 1908. Mr. Meuleveld married Josephine Lutgen In 1914 in Sioux City. He was employed by Leo Pflantz painting contractor for several years and later by Soren Hansen and Son contracting company. He retired in 1963. Mr. Meuleveld was a member of Local 214, Painters International Union. He served the organization as president for six years. Survivors include the widow; three sons, Jacob Jr. of Sioux City, Thomas of Scaposse, Ore., and Paul of Portland, Ore; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Knight of Blythe, Calif., and Mrs. Jo Ann Connolly of Sioux City, 10 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

The Sioux City Journal, October 25, 1974


NOTE: Jo Ann (Wilton) Connolly, daughter of Raymond Wilton and Dorothy Ann Meuleveld, was Jacob's granddaughter.

He was buried in October 1974 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, Findagrave #219138042.

     Abraham Meyer was born on 17 January 1763. He was the son of Christian Meyer and Elizabeth Kauffman.

     Abraham Meyer was born on 11 November 1775 at York Co., PA. He was the son of Elder Christian Meyer and Barbara Burkhalter. Abraham Meyer died on 5 December 1829 at age 54.

     Adolphus Meyer married Elizabeth Howland.

     Alma Clara Meyer was born on 14 November 1917 at Bassett, Floyd Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Louis Ernest Henry Meyer and Lena Wilhelmina Otto.¹ Alma Clara Meyer married James George Hillier. Alma Clara Meyer died on 27 November 2005 at Charles City, Floyd Co., IA, at age 88.¹ She was buried on 1 December 2005 at Riverside Cemetery, Charles City, Floyd Co., IA.

     Alvin Meyer was born circa 1924 at Chickasaw Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Carl John Edward Meyer and Katherina A. Mueller.¹

     Elder Andrew Kauffman Meyer was Church of the Brethren, leader in the Codourus Church. He was born on 29 May 1753 at Springfield Twp., York Co., PA. He was the son of Christian Meyer and Elizabeth Kauffman. Elder Andrew Kauffman Meyer married Magdalena Keller in 1775. Elder Andrew Kauffman Meyer died on 20 November 1833 at York Co., PA, at age 80.

     Anna Barbara Meyer was born on 7 May 1744 at Oberhochstadt, Germany. She married Johann Heinrich Leiss, son of Johann Peter Leiss and Catharina Elisabetha Mann, circa 1764 at Bernville (Tulpehocken Twp.), Berks Co., PA. Anna Barbara Meyer died on 31 July 1826 at Robesonia (Heidelberg Twp.), Berks Co., PA, at age 82.

     Anna Louise Meyer was born on 10 December 1915 at New Haven, Mitchell Co., IA. She was the daughter of Ludwig D. Meyer and Lena L. Kukuk. Anna Louise Meyer married Rev. Byron Melvin Meyer, son of William August Meyer and Mary Effie Tollie, on 16 August 1938 at Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI. Anna Louise Meyer died on 18 May 1940 at Osceola, Clarke Co., IA, at age 24. She was buried in May 1940 at Oakwood Cemetery, Floyd, Floyd Co., IA.

     Barbara Meyer married Jorg Peter.

     Barbara Elizabeth Meyer married Henry Parrett, son of Frederick Parrett and Barbara Edwards, on 27 June 1773 at Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Benjamin Meyer was born circa 1904 at Floyd Co. (probably), IA.¹ He was the son of Carl John Edward Meyer and Katherina A. Mueller.¹

     Bernard Melvin Meyer was born circa November 1925 at Bassett, Chickasaw Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Ernest August Meyer and Edith May Bell.¹

     Bernice Evelyn Meyer was born circa November 1925 at Bassett, Chickasaw Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Ernest August Meyer and Edith May Bell.¹

     Bertha Meyer was born in 1874. She married George P. Gerlinger, son of George Friedrich Gerlinger and Augustina Weyer. Bertha Meyer died in 1955. She was buried in 1955 at Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.

     Bertha Meyer was born on 16 October 1885 at Seneca Co., OH.¹ She married Harvey A. Shellhouse on 16 October 1912 at Seneca Co., OH. Bertha Meyer died on 14 February 1974 at Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH, at age 88.

     Bertha Kathryn Meyer was born in February 1867 at Illinois. She married Adolph William Baade.

     Blanche Marie Meyer was born on 10 September 1913 at Floyd, Floyd Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of William August Meyer and Mary Effie Tollie.¹ Blanche Marie Meyer married Alvin Ernest Bortz, son of William G. Bortz and Hattie (?), on 26 June 1932 at Albert Lea, Freeborn Co., MN. Blanche Marie Meyer lived in 1989 at Rudd, Floyd Co., IA. She died on 20 September 1995 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, at age 82. She was buried in September 1995 at Rudd Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd, Floyd Co., IA.