Esther Louise (Diss) Meyer (1901 - 1983)

Born 30 Mar 1901 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Herman G. Meyer — married 9 Nov 1921 (to 6 Oct 1980) in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States

Died 14 Jun 1983 at age 82 in DeLand, Piatt, Illinois, United States

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Biography

This profile is part of the Diss Name Study.

Esther Louise Diss was born on 30 Mar 1901 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States, daughter of William Henry Clay Diss (1858–1924) and Laura Columbia Williams (1860–1931). Louise died on 14 Jun 1983 in DeLand, Piatt, Illinois, aged 82.

Esther Louise Diss married Herman G. Meyer on 9 Nov 1921 in Decatur (per Esther's obit). Esther and Herman were married 59 years prior to his death in 1980. Esther & Herman had 4 children:

• Daughter - Marjorie Maxine Meyer Hughes (16 May 1922-9 Sep 2001)
• Son - (private living)
• Son - William (Bruce) Meyer (7 Jul 1926-11 Mar 2015)
• Rincha (Marlene) Meyer (5 Aug 1936-7 Mar 1995)

Esther was a member of DeLand United Methodist church for over 50 years. She was a member of United Methodist Women & DeLand Senior Women's club.

In the 1910 census Grace (age 10) was the daughter of William H Diss in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States.^[1]

In the 1940s census, the highest grade achieved was Elementary school, 8th grade, age 14 (about 1914).

In the 1920 census Louise (age 18) was the single daughter of William Diss in Decatur Township, Macon, Illinois, United States.^[2]

Louise's daughter Marjorie Maxine Price was born 16 May 1922.^[3]

In the 1930 census Esther (age 29) was the wife of Herman G Meyer in De Land, Piatt, Illinois, United States.^[4]

In the 1940 census Louise (age 39) was the wife of Herman G Meyer in De Land, Piatt, Illinois, United States.^[5]

Esther died on 14 Jun 1983 and was buried in 1983 in De Land, Piatt, Illinois, United States.^[6]

Louise died (age 82) in Jun 1983 residing in Piatt, Illinois.^[7]

Esther, 82 passed away on 14 Jun 1983 at Burnham Hospital, Champaign. Funeral services were 17 Jun 1983 at DeLand United Methodist church and Rev Kenneth Couch officiated. Survivors are 2 sons, 2 daughters, 19 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, 3 brothers and 10 sisters.^[8]

Louise was mentioned in the obituary of their daughter Marlene Meyer Dean on 17 Mar 1995 in Bloomington, Illinois, United States.^[9]

Louise was mentioned in the obituary of her husband Herman George Meyer on 7 Oct 1980 in Bloomington, Illinois, United States.^[10]

Sources

1. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910", database with images
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004971166; FHL microfilm: 1374321; Image number: 249; Sheet number: 23; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03351-1
   FamilySearch Record: MK6X-KM1 (accessed 12 October 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRVZ-2DT
   Grace Louise Diss (10), single daughter, in household of William H Diss (51) in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
2. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920", database with images
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Affiliate Film Number: 384; Line: 98; Digital film/folder number: 004964809; FHL microfilm: 1820384; Record number: 17776; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: MJHM-WK1 (accessed 12 October 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R6H-N9L Image number 00376
   Louise Diss (18), single daughter, in household of William Diss (61) in Decatur Township, Macon, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
3. ↑ Birth of daughter Marjorie Maxine Price: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6K3B-DHW3 (accessed 12 October 2023)
   Marjorie Maxine Price born to Louise E Diss.
4. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930", database with images
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 50; Digital film/folder number: 004950536; FHL microfilm: 2340284; Image number: 905; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03789-2
   FamilySearch Record: XS1P-Z5X (accessed 12 October 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R46-J2B
   Esther L Meyer (29), wife, in household of Herman G Meyer (33) in De Land, Piatt, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
5. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940", database with images
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 80; Digital film/folder number: 005459608; Image number: 179; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: B
   FamilySearch Record: KWCB-5HW (accessed 12 October 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89MB-7SLQ
   Louise Meyer (39), wife, in household of Herman G Meyer (41) in De Land, Piatt, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
6. ↑ Burial: "Find A Grave Index", database
   citing record ID , Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com
   FamilySearch Record: QVVR-1SHZ (accessed 12 October 2023)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #25206788
   Esther Louise (Diss) Meyer burial (died on 14 Jun 1983) in 1983 in De Land, Piatt, Illinois, United States of America. Born on 30 Mar 1901.
7. ↑ Death: "United States Social Security Death Index", database
   citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)
   FamilySearch Record: JPGG-2MZ (accessed 12 October 2023)
   Louise Meyer death Jun 1983 (born 30 Mar 1901) residing in Piatt, Illinois.
8. ↑ Obituary: "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current", database
   The Pantagraph; Publication Date: 15 Jun 1983; Publication Place: Bloomington, Illinois, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/73910427/?article=ef15c8af-5a3f-4946-bf84-8dc68e2d9de5&focus=0.31758815,0.14606951,0.47553188,0.40504408&xid=3355
   Ancestry Record 61843 #645048967 (accessed 12 October 2023)
   Name: Esther Louise Meyer; Gender: Female; Death Age: 82; Birth Date: 30 Mar 1901; Birth Place: Decatur; Marriage Date: 9 Nov 1921; Marriage Place: Decatur; Residence Place: Deland; Death Date: 1983; Death Place: Champaign; Obituary Date: 15 Jun 1983; Obituary Place: Bloomington, Illinois, USA; Newspaper Title: The Pantagraph; Parents: William Diss; Laura Williams Diss; Spouse: Herman G. Meyer; Child: Robert M. W. Bruce Marjorie M. Hughes Marlene Dean.
9. ↑ Obituary of daughter Marlene Meyer Dean: "United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014", database with images
   citing Pantagraph, The, born-digital text
   FamilySearch Record: QK4Z-6KJ4 (accessed 12 October 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9TC-M98B-X Image number 00438
   Name: Louise Diss Meyer; Source Newspaper: Pantagraph, The; Relationship To Head: Parent.
10. ↑ Obituary of husband Herman George Meyer: "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current", database
    The Pantagraph; Publication Date: 7 Oct 1980; Publication Place: Bloomington, Illinois, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/73178920/?article=8fd1b89c-ecd9-4721-a44d-ddc71be7992e&focus=0.32476544,0.08305838,0.48666555,0.2800574&xid=3355
    Ancestry Record 61843 #264558653 (accessed 12 October 2023)
    Name: Louise Diss; Gender: Female; Newspaper Title: The Pantagraph; Spouse: Herman George Meyer.

Acknowledgments

Thank you to Christine Hollis for creating WikiTree profile Diss-14 through the import of Steevens Family Tree_2013-04-09.ged on Apr 9, 2013. Click to the Changes page for the details of edits by Christine and others.