Hiram C. Meininger was born March 7, 1881, in Delavan, Minnesota, later moving to Sherburn, Minnesota, with his parents August Meininger and Mary (Meyer) Meininger. He was the youngest of ten children. His five brothers and four sisters have all preceded him in death. He attended school in Sherburn, Minnesota, and graduated from Business College in Fairmont, Minnesota. He began railroad work with the Milwaukee Road, the the Soo Line, and then station agent with the M. & St. L. starting at Hazel Run, Minnesota, then Belview and later Clarkfield. He married Jennie Inez Jertson October 16, 1910, and they have resided in Clarkfield ever since that time. One daughter was born to them, Mrs. Gail Werring presently residing in Fort Riley, Kansas. Mr. Meininger was a devoted member of the Methodist Church. He was a charter member of the Masonic Lodge for which he recently received his 50-year pin of faithful service. He was also a charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star. "Hiram", as he was best known, passed away February 10, 1959, at the Clarkfield Community Hospital, at the age of 77 years. IN MEMORY OF HIRAM C. MEININGER March 7, 1881 ~ February 10, 1959 Funeral Services Friday, February 13, 1959, 2:00 p.m. Clarkfield Lutheran Church, Clarkfield, Minnesota Clergy Officiating Rev. Robert Fegan Mr. Clair R. Kess Organist, Mrs. A. H. Arneson Vocal Music Mrs. Leland McCoy, "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" Mrs. Arden Lynne, "He's the One" Pallbearers Llyal Hanson ~ Donald DeMersseman Klaydon Neste ~ James Jertson Robert Weflen ~ David DeMersseman Honorary Pallbearers Geo. M. Gehant ~ Henry Jacobson Wilbur Strate ~ James Stroup Alonzo Wharton ~ H. A. Hagg Oscar Melbostad ~ R. R. Anderson J. Wm. Nelson ~ John Jorgenson Walter Friberg ~ C. C. Elkjer Final Resting Place Hazel Run Cemetery Hazel Run, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota