Peter F. Meyer

As printed in 1913

PETER F. MEYER

Among the most prominent and progressive residents of Ossian is numbered Peter F. Meyer, who since 1911 has served with credit and ability as county supervisor. He is a native of Iowa, born in Festina on the 19th of October, 1863, and is a son of Andrew and Regina (Bechel) Meyer, natives of Alsace- Lorraine, Germany. As children the parents came to America, the father locating in New York, but they were married in Cincinnati and afterward came to Iowa, where they spent the remainder of their lives. To them were born eleven children: Mary, the widow of J. W. Cramer; George A., who resides in San Antonio. Texas; Frances H., the widow of P. J. Huber of Fort Atkinson; L. A., who resides in Ossian; Agnes, the wife of II. A. Kout of St. Paul, Minnesota; Philip J., of Kissimmee, Florida; Catharine ' deceased; Caroline, the wife of F. W. Dessel, of Ossian; Lizzie, who has passed away; Julia, also deceased; and Peter F., of this review.

Peter F. Meyer acquired a public-school education and spent his childhood on his father's farm, early becoming familiar with the best and most modern agricultural methods. After his marriage he assumed entire charge of the old homestead, buying the property in 1893. This comprised two hundred and eighty acres of fine land, and upon it Mr. Meyer steadily carried forward the work of improvement and development, making it a valuable and productive property. This he sold in 1903 and removed to Ossian, where he erected a fine, modern home in which he has since resided, being numbered today among the most substantial and honored residents of the town. He has of late years given a great deal of attention to public affairs and in 191 1 was elected county supervisor, a position which he still holds. He has proven capable, reliable and conscientious in the discharge of his important duties, and his able management of the affairs of the office has reflected credit alike upon his ability and his public spirit.

Mr. Meyer was married on the 24th of September, 1889, to Miss Ida F. Dessel of Festina, Iowa, and they became the parents of ten children: Bertha; Irma, of Rochelle, Illinois; Ursula; Wilfred, who has passed away; Marcella, George, Victor, Jerome, and Inez; and Arthur, deceased.

The family are members of the Roman Catholic church and Mr. Meyer is connected fraternally with the Knights of Columbus and the Order of Foresters. Always a progressive and public-spirited citizen, Mr. Meyer has rendered the township and county excellent service in various positions of trust and honor, having been township trustee for two terms, a member of the school board and census take. In the office which he now holds he is proving entirely satisfactory and capable, and his official record is a conclusive evidence of the integrity, conscientiousness, industry and ability which have been the dominating forces in all of his success.

As printed in Past and present of Winneshiek county, Iowa; a record of settlement, organization, progress and achievement (1913). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.