RIXMANN ARTHUR WILLIAM

1894 -

• Name	RIXMANN ARTHUR WILLIAM
  Born	6 Aug 1894	Hoyleton, IL.
  Gender	Male
  Person ID	I04788	Gynzer's Genealogy Database
  Last Modified	4 Jul 2005

  
  

  Father	RIXMANN HENRY F.
  Mother	MIERSIEK MARY
  Family ID	F02651	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	DUEKER LILLIAN FREDERICKA,   b. 13 Jan 1894, North Prairie, near Hoyleton, Washington County, Illinois ,   d. 9 Jan 1987  (Age 92 years)
  Married	7 Dec 1919	North Prairie, near Hoyleton, Washington County, Illinois
  Children	+ 1. Living
  Family ID	F01667	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Arthur and Lillian began their married life in Hoyleton where Arthur was the Rural Mail Carrier on Route 2. This route was the north half of the Hoyleton area. He was privileged to continue on this route for 39 years before he retired. He began his job with horses and mail wagon and retired with a jeep. Arthur like to recount many incidents he experienced such as delivering baby chicks and taking care of animal pelts. The Rixmanns lived their entire life in Hoyleton. In 1929 they built a new home south of the highway and are still living there today. At the time of this writing, Lillian is 85 years old and Arthur will be 85 in August. They are both in good health and are very active in mind and spirit. They are members of the Zion Evan. United Church of Christ. Arthur has been active in the American Legion as he served World War 1. He has also been active in the lodges of this area. They are planning to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this December. From: 1979 Washington County History book