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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