LEBKUECHER, CHARLES A., a successful farmer and stock raiser and stock feeder of section 6, township 18, range 11, is one of the substantial men of Cass County. He is a native son of the county, as he was born at Beardstown December 21, 1864, a son of Jacob and Catherine (Berkheiser) Lebkuecher, natives of Germany. Jacob Lebkuecher came from Germany to the United States when fifteen years old, making the trip alone. He worked in the neighborhood of Beardstown for a few years, following his arrival, and then built a brewery and operated it for a number of years. In 1862 Catherine Berkheiser came from Germany with friends, and they were married at Beardstown. Still later, Jacob Lebkuecher learned farming, and he always made a success of whatever he undertook.

While attending the Beardstown schools, Charles A. Lebkuecher did some farming, and when older he moved to the property he now resides upon. It contains 350 acres of land, but he and his wife own more, as their mutual holdings amount to 670 acres. At one time he raised and fed from 200 to 300 cattle every year, but he has curtailed his operations to some extent. Mr. Lebkuecher has been called upon to settle three estates, the first amounting to about $70,000, another that amounted to $100,000, and the third somewhat smaller. He is a man of great energy, very industrious, never letting any time lie idle on his hands. A Democrat, he has served as a school director for two terms. The Lutheran church at Beardstown holds his membership and profits from his generosity.

Mr. Lebkuecher was married in Cass County to Lydia Meyer, born May 6, 1872, a daughter of Henry C. and Amelia (Boy) Meyer, natives of Germany and of Cass County, respectively. Mr. Meyer manufactured tile and brick and dealt in ice at Beardstown, and also looked after his farm, being a very substantial man. Mr. and Mrs. Lebkuecher have had the following children: henry Alfred, Clara C., Marie E., Mildred, Glenna, Gladys, Carl and Jacob Gilbert.