Martin John Zachmeyer
Born: March 13th, 1881
Died: December 4th, 1963
Obituary
Mr. Martin John Zachmeyer, 520 N. Main, died in St. Francis hospital at 6:19 a.m. Wednesday. He was 82 years old and had been ill for a year. A life resident of Des Moines county, Mr. Zachmeyer was born March 13, 1881, the son of Martin and Maria Zachmeyer. He was a retired employe of Burlington Willoware Co. Mr. Zachmeyer was married to the late Rose Richardson at Ottumwa on Jan. 16, 1916. Surviving are a son, Orville Richardson, 812 S. 10th; five grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. A stepson, a brother, and a sister died previously. Last rites will be held at St. John's Roman Catholic church at 9 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Aspen Grove cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the Prugh Chapel at 7:30 p.m. Friday.