"Robert Parke Mettee of 8104 Quivira road, Johnson County, a founder and long-time president of the Farmer’s Union Co-op organization in Olathe, died yesterday at the Providence hospital. Mr. Mettee was a life-time resident of Johnson County. He was one of the founders of the farm organization in 1920 and served as president from 1938 until December, 1954. He was a member of the board of directors since 1920. Mr. Mettee was a trustee of Shawnee township from 1934 until [illegible]. He was a member of the Masonic lodge of Lenexa. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Florence Mettee of [illegible]; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Easley, 4032 [illegible]; a son, Leonard Mettee, 2944 Forest; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday at the Frye chapel in Olathe. Masonic graveside services will follow at the Mt. Moriah cemetery. The family requests no flowers"
Source: The Kansas City TImes from Kansas City, Missouri. Wednesday, May 11, 1955 p. 38
Source: The Kansas City TImes from Kansas City, Missouri. Wednesday, May 11, 1955 p. 38
"Robert Parke Mettee of 8104 Quivira road, Johnson County, a founder and long-time president of the Farmer’s Union Co-op organization in Olathe, died yesterday at the Providence hospital. Mr. Mettee was a life-time resident of Johnson County. He was one of the founders of the farm organization in 1920 and served as president from 1938 until December, 1954. He was a member of the board of directors since 1920. Mr. Mettee was a trustee of Shawnee township from 1934 until [illegible]. He was a member of the Masonic lodge of Lenexa. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Florence Mettee of [illegible]; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Easley, 4032 [illegible]; a son, Leonard Mettee, 2944 Forest; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday at the Frye chapel in Olathe. Masonic graveside services will follow at the Mt. Moriah cemetery. The family requests no flowers"
Source: The Kansas City TImes from Kansas City, Missouri. Wednesday, May 11, 1955 p. 38
Source: The Kansas City TImes from Kansas City, Missouri. Wednesday, May 11, 1955 p. 38
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
