Reuben Meyer   --  1998

       Reuben Meyer was born July 13, 1917, to Conrad and Margaret (Adolf) Meyer on the family farm north of Bethune.  He was baptized in the Christian faith on July 17, 1917 by Pastor Gus Adolph at Immanuel Lutheran Church and was confirmed on May 14, 1933 by Rev.  H. L. Woelber.
      Reuben received his schooling in the country schools through the 8th grade.
        Reuben was married to Amelia Beringer on Sept. 7, 1939 at Salem Lutheran Church near St. Francis, Kan., by Rev. 0. H. Zielinger.
        To this union one son, Jerry, was born.  Alma Beringer came to live with them at a young age on May 16, 1942. 
        Reuben and Amelia celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 7, 1989. He was a lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and served on several committees.
        Reuben was a farmer and rancher and raised Hereford cattle for many years.  Working with cattle was his pride and joy.  He raised wheat, corn and feed for the cattle. Reuben was in partnership with his brothers for many years and was a hard worker.
        Reuben enjoyed sports.  He was a player and manager of the Settlement Hawks baseball team for several years.  He liked music and played the harmonica for his enjoyment and especially liked playing with his son and others that came to the house.
        He was a loving husband, father and family man and always enjoyed visiting with his friends, neighbors and relatives.
        Reuben was in poor health for a number of years.  He entered Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital several times in the last six weeks, the last time on Friday, Feb. 20.  He suffered a stroke on Wednesday evening and passed away on Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998.
        He leaves to mourn his loving wife Amelia, son Jerry; daughter Alma Beringer; brother Clord and wife Clara all of Bethune; sister Mabel Bishop of Burlington; sisters-in-law Doris Meyer of Bethune and LaVera Beringer of St. Francis, Kan.; three aunts - Martha Adolf, Nettie Hasart and Frieda Weisshaar, all of Burlington; and one very special adopted granddaughter, Connie Reynolds of Burlington; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and a host of friends.
       Preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers Bill, Conrad and Norman; and sister Alma in infancy.
       Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 3, 1998, 10:30 a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Bethune with Pastor, Dianne Dietz officiating Congregational songs included a German hymn "Gott Ist die Liebe," "Just As I Am" and "I'll Fly Away." Pianist was Carla Foth
       Pallbearers were Erick Meyer, Larry Beringer, Ralph Adolf, Junior Weisshaar, Harold Eisenbart and Bob Todd.
        Honorary pallbearers were Albert Weiss, Ralph Stahlecker, David Guy, Ernie McArthur, Harold Weisshaar, Danny Weiss, Ernie Cure, Ray Boyd, Sr., Allan Weiss, Joe Bohnen, Howard Homm, Ed Cure,  Arnold Strobel and Milbert Beringer.
       Burial was in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery.  A memorial fund has been established in Reuben's name and may be left at Immanuel Lutheran Church or First National Bank of Stratton.
      Arrangements were by Hendricks-Love Mortuary of Burlington.