Fred W. Vortmeier, 7 North 54 West
FRED'S FAMILY
Fred's father Frederick, born January 6, 1848 in Germany, a cigar maker, died November 14, 1916 in Mullahphy Hospital, St. Louis, married. The informant was Albert Vortmeier of 1942 Sullivan.
That the same address as the deceased.
AMELIA'S FAMILY
In 1880 Saint Mary, Missouri,
Frank Voelker is 45,
Wilhelmia Voelker
31 Wife,
George Voelker
15 Son,
Louisa Voelker
12 Daughter,
Francis Voelker
4 Son,
Albert Voelker
3 Son, and
Joseph Voelker
8/12 Son.
In 1900 Beauvais, Missouri,
Frank Voelker is 64,
Minnie Voelker
52 Wife,
Frank H. Voelker
24 Son,
Emilia Voelker
18 Daughter,
Edward Voelker
12 Son, and
Rosina Voelker
10 Daughter.
Fred claimed a quarter in section 28, 7N 54W in 1896.
In 1897 St. Louis, Frederick W. Vortmeier is a
cigar businessman, rooming at 1942 Sullivan. Charles, F. a laborer,
Henry, also cigars, and William F. Vortmeir, a laborer,
board at 1942 Sullivan.
In 1900 Victor, Colorado, Fredrick W. Vortmeir is a miner, born September 1870 in Germany, naturalized, in a boarding house.
In 1933 St. Louis, Fred W. (Amelia) is a chauffer, living at 1942 Sullivan Avenue.
In 1940 St. Louis, Missouri,
Fred Vortmeier is 69,
Amelia Vortmeier
58 Wife, and
Edward Voelker
52 Brother-in-law, both born in Missouri.
"VOELKER. EDWARD, 4331 Strodtman Pl., Sat.,
April 3, 1943, 12 noon, dear brother of Mrs.
Amelia Vortmeier, Mrs. Rose Cary, brother-in-law,
uncle, cousin and nephew.
Remains at the Leldner Chapel. 2223 St. Louis,
until 9 p. m., Mon.. April 5. Interment St. Marys, Missouri."
Frederick Vortmeier
BIRTH
8 Sep 1870
DEATH
31 Mar 1942
BURIAL
Zion Cemetery
Greendale, St. Louis County, Missouri,
FindaGrave ID
152267133.
"VORTMEIER, FREDERICK W. 4331 Stroctman Pl.,
asleep in Jesus, March 31, 1942, 5:30 a. m.,
beloved husband of Amelia Vortmeier (nee Voelker),
dear brother of William and Henry Vortmeier and
Mrs. Mary Robertson, our dear brother-in-law and
uncle. Funeral from Leidner ChapeL 2223 St Louis,
Friday, April 3, 1:45 p. m. Interment Zion Cemetery."
Fred died at his reisdence, 4331 Strodtman, St. Louis, the informant his wife Amelia.
She did not know the mother's name.
Amelia Voelker Vortmeier
BIRTH
5 Nov 1881
DEATH
22 Mar 1954
BURIAL
Zion Cemetery
Greendale, St. Louis County, Missouri,
FindaGrave ID
45451546.
Amelia died in the Missouri Baptist Hospital, the informant sister Mrs. Rose Cary of 1183 Hamilton.
December 28, 1910 Sterling " A marriage license
was issued out of the county clerk's office yesterday
permitting Miss Terma O. Graves and Val Voelker to wed.
Both bride and groom make their home at Willard, where they are generally and favorably known and where they intend making their future home. "
This was a Voelker from Iowa and South Dakota, not closely related to Amelia.
This 2001 model railroad mention is likely a nephew or grand-nephwew
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