Washington Citizen/1936/Max Lindauer

Max Lindauer. Max Lindauer, a prominent farmer west of Washington, entered into rest on Tuesday morning, September 23, 1936, at 12:30 o'clock. He had been in ill health during the late years and in the past week had taken seriously ill and passed away at the age of 75 years, 9 months and 1 day. Mr. Lindauer was born December 21, 1860. He was united in marriage to Miss Julia Muench of Dutzow on May 6, 1892 and engaged in farming until the year, 1926. This union was blessed with three children, who sadly mourn his loss with his bereaved wife. Deceased was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, No. 6798. On August 9, 1886 he was preceded in death by his father; his mother on January 12, 1901; one brother, J. F. Lindauer of Washington, who died March 23, 1926; and one sister, Elizabeth Wilkinson of Fulton, Missouri, on October 1, 1933. Sadly surviving his departure is his bereaved wife, Mrs. Julia Lindauer (nee Muench), one daughter, Mrs. Fred Welhe, Stotts City, Missouri; two sons, Julius and Robert Lindauer, Washington, Missouri, one sister, Miss Mary Lindauer, Monticello, Missouri; thirteen grand-children, two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Julius and Mrs. Robert Lindauer and one son-in-law, Fred L. Welhe, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains were in state at the family residence until Thursday morning. September 24, 1936 at 9:00 o'clock when same were removed to the Nieburg & Vitt Funeral Home for funeral service on Thursday afternoon. Reverend M. Hull, pastor of the Presbyterian Church and Judge J. H. Schaper, a close friend of the deceased, officiating, interment was made in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Mr. Lindauer was born in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. While yet a very small boy his parents read about the wonderful opportunities in the state of Missouri in some German newspapers and periodicals. The writer of these articles was no less a personage than F. W. Muench, who under the pen name of "Far West Muench" became well known throughout the German speaking country. Fate decreed that a grand-daughter of this writer should eventually become the wife of Mr. Lindauer. At the age of eight years, Max and his parents left their home state and moved to Missouri, coming down the Ohio river. Settling on a farm west of Washington, Max attended the rural schools of his community. However, it was not the years at school that gave Mr. Lindauer his knowledge of world affairs and things general. It was his keen observance of things, his keeping abreast of the times by means of good literature, by traveling and coming in contact with people of education and learning. A great lover of nature, he observed things which would escape an ordinary man's eye. He revel in the beauties of it, he loved it. Born of German parents, he was ever on the alert to have German ideals, German traditions and German customs perpetuated not only In his own family, but by his intimate friends and acquaintances. His endeavors along this line did not diminish as he grew older. To the last, he was its staunchest supporter. Long before the surrounding community realized how imperative it was, long before the national government finally woke up to the fact, Mr. Lindauer advocated the conservation of soil. His state of birth, Pennsylvania, had already taught his parents the necessity of this and when Max grew older, it became more and more obvious that soon different tactics must be followed in Missouri. Many of the methods of farming that had been practiced In the eastern state and which spoke of thrift and economy were adhered to in Missouri. As a result of this intensive farming his land became one of the most fertile and productive in the county. Although not dominated by any religious creed or affiliations, no person was more charitably inclined than Max Lindauer. If a donation was solicited and he deemed it a worthy cause, he gave freely unselfishly. Many are the various institutions and individuals that benefited by his generosity. He was not prompted always in doing so by sentimental reasons, but more so from a logical and practical viewpoint. For many years a director in a local bank, his counsel was sought pertaining to money matters, investments, etc. His views in these matters were frank and sincere. Hypocrisy and deceit had no abiding place in the dally life or business transactions or Mr. Lindauer. Devoted to his family as he was, he left no stone unturned to give them that which he deemed wise and practical. Truly a good husband, a kind, indulgent father, a practical farmer and business man.