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Sexauer, Myrtle Louise

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  • Name Sexauer, Myrtle Louise 
    Born 22 Feb 1917  Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    • She was born in her parents home on the family farm.
    Gender Female 
    Education Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    • She attending the local public schools of Ankeny and then graduated from Capital City Commercial College at Des Moines, where she was a member of the Pioneer Club.
    Residence Jul 1949  Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Occupation Between 1950 and 1982  Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 6] 
    a secretary 

    •      The following is a transcription shared by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of Ankeny, Iowa's recognition of Myrtle's service to her community. The account was published in the March 1999 issue of Turn Row, John Deere Des Moines Works.

      Myrtle L. Sexauer, retired in 1982 after 32 years as secretary to six general managers at the John Deere Des Moines Works, received the Ankeny Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award on 26 January 1999. The Ankeny Chamber of Commerce presented Myrtle with the plaque at the banquet held at the Best Western, which read "1998 Outstanding Citizen, Myrtle L. Sexauer, in recognition of her outstanding service to the community of Ankeny, Iowa." Barb White, also retired from John Deer, was assigned the task of getting Myrtle to attend the banquet without Myrtle knowing about the award. This was quite a challenge, but the surprise was eventually carried off. Barb had also call all of Myrtle's family and some of her closest friends. Those who could come filed into the banquet room just as Myrtle's name was announced from the podium. Myrtle was absolutely astonished. It was a poignant moment as her family and friends wipe away proud tears. Her astonishment did not leave her quite speechless. She told last year's winner, Gary Welch, who presented the award to her, "Now I know how you felt...if I'd known ahead of time I'd have done a better job with my thanks and acceptance. I feel each of you is deserving of recognition." Mr. Welch is the head of Neven Community Resource Center. Myrtle's latest contribution to the city has been filling the role of President of the Historical Society. Last year the Board could not find anyone to be president, so they asked Myrtle to do it. "Sorry, no. I'm 80 years old and I've had a heart attack," she told them. She, of course, ended up accepting the position anyway. This is just like Myrtle, and indicative of the many, many tasks she has led to successful completion over her life-long residence in Ankeny. An earlier honor was her induction into the Ankeny High School Alumni Hall of Honor in 1995.
    Residence Nov 1958  Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8] 
    Died 23 Mar 2015  Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    • She died at Sunny View Care Center, at the age of 98 years.
    Buried 27 Mar 2015  Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 

    •      Funeral services were held at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, where Myrtle had been a life-long member. A private burial service was held at Greenwood Friends Cemetery in Ankeny.
    Person ID I471  Fiegenbaum
    Last Modified 2 Jan 2017 

    Father Sexauer, Hallet Mathew Simpson,   b. 3 Mar 1885, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Nov 1958, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Mother Cornwell, Cora Arabelle,   b. 20 Nov 1893, Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Jul 1949, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years) 
    Married 30 Aug 1910  Boone, Boone County, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 11, 12] 
    Family ID F145  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 121.
      Myrtle Louise Sexauer, child of Hallet Mathew Simpson Sexauer and Cora Arabelle Cornwell, was born on 22 February 1917 at Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa.

    2. [S22] Obituary, for Myrtle L. Sexauer (1917-2015).
      Published in the Des Moines Register on 25 March 2015. ( http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/desmoinesregister/obituary.aspx?n=myrtle-l-sexauer&pid=174474189 ). Also posted online at Hamilton's Funeral and After Life Services (605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, Iowa). ( http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com/services/services_detail.aspx?rid=18096 ). Both accessed on 27 March 2015.
           "Myrtle L. Sexauer was born February 22, 1917 in a house on the family farm in Ankeny, Iowa, and lived there while attending Ankeny schools." "Myrtle was preceded in death by her mother and father, Cora and Hallet (H.M.) Sexauer,...."

    3. [S22] Obituary, for Myrtle L. Sexauer (1917-2015).
      Published in the Des Moines Register on 25 March 2015. ( http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/desmoinesregister/obituary.aspx?n=myrtle-l-sexauer&pid=174474189 ). Also posted online at Hamilton's Funeral and After Life Services (605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, Iowa). ( http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com/services/services_detail.aspx?rid=18096 ). Both accessed on 27 March 2015.
           "Myrtle L. Sexauer was born February 22, 1917 in a house on the family farm in Ankeny, Iowa, and lived there while attending Ankeny schools. She graduated from Capital City Commercial College (4 C's) in Des Moines, where she was a member of the Pioneer Club."

    4. [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 121.
      A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Cora Cornwell. Gretchen Leenerts did not report exactly when and where this obituary was published.
           "Cora Cornwell was united in marriage 30 August 1910 to Hallett M. Sexauer of Ankeny and to this union four children were born:...Myrtle Sexauer of Ankeny,...all of whom survive."

    5. [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), pages 121-122.
      Transcribing an account published in "Turn Row, John Deere Des Moines Works; Volume 15, Number 3, March 1999."
           "Myrtle L. Sexauer, retired in 1982 after 32 years as secretary to six general managers at the John Deere Des Moines Works, received the Ankeny Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award on 26 January 1999. The Ankeny Chamber of Commerce presented Myrtle with the plaque at the banquet held at the Best Western, which read '1998 Outstanding Citizen, Myrtle L. Sexauer, in recognition of her outstanding service to the community of Ankeny, Iowa.' "

    6. [S22] Obituary, for Myrtle L. Sexauer (1917-2015).
      Published in the Des Moines Register on 25 March 2015. ( http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/desmoinesregister/obituary.aspx?n=myrtle-l-sexauer&pid=174474189 ). Also posted online at Hamilton's Funeral and After Life Services (605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, Iowa). ( http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com/services/services_detail.aspx?rid=18096 ). Both accessed on 27 March 2015.
           "In 1982, she retired from John Deere Des Moines Works after 32 years as secretary to six General Managers."

    7. [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 120.
      A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for H. M. Sexauer. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on Sunday, 23 November 1958 in the Des Moines Register, of Des Moines, Iowa.
           "Surviving are...three daughters...Miss Myrtle Sexauer of Ankeny...."

    8. [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), pages 120-121.
      A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Hallet M. Sexauer. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 24 November 1958 but did not identify where it was published.
           "Hal Sexauer was united in marriage to Cora Cornwell 30 August 1910. ...To this union were born ...three daughters:...Myrtle L. Sexauer of Ankeny...."

    9. [S22] Obituary, for Myrtle L. Sexauer (1917-2015).
      Published in the Des Moines Register on 25 March 2015. ( http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/desmoinesregister/obituary.aspx?n=myrtle-l-sexauer&pid=174474189 ). Also posted online at Hamilton's Funeral and After Life Services (605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, Iowa). ( http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com/services/services_detail.aspx?rid=18096 ). Both accessed on 27 March 2015.
           "Myrtle passed away March 23, 2015, at Sunny View Care Center, at the age of 98."

    10. [S22] Obituary, for Myrtle L. Sexauer (1917-2015).
      Published in the Des Moines Register on 25 March 2015. ( http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/desmoinesregister/obituary.aspx?n=myrtle-l-sexauer&pid=174474189 ). Also posted online at Hamilton's Funeral and After Life Services (605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, Iowa). ( http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com/services/services_detail.aspx?rid=18096 ). Both accessed on 27 March 2015.
           "Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2015, at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, 206 SW Walnut Street in Ankeny, with visitation one hour prior to service time. A private burial will be held at Greenwood Friends Cemetery in Ankeny." "Memorial contributions may be given to Ankeny First United Methodist Church or to the Ankeny Historical Society." "She was a life-long member of Ankeny First United Methodist Church, a member and past president of the Ankeny Area Historical Society, and a member of the Ankeny Alumni Association."

    11. [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), page 120.
      Hallet Mathew Simpson Sexauer and Cora Arabelle Cornwell were married on 30 August 1910 at Boone, Boone County, Iowa.

    12. [S175] Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts, Descendants of Father Fiegenbaum (Chinook, Washington: F. Leenerts, 2002), pages 120-121.
      A transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Hallet M. Sexauer. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 24 November 1958 but did not identify where it was published.
           "Hal Sexauer was united in marriage to Cora Cornwell 30 August 1910. ...To this union were born a son...and three daughters...all of whom survive."


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