Assorted Obituaries from early Fulton County Ohio Page ... - RootsWeb

in marriage with Elizabeth Weckesser. They were blest with two sons and one daughter. He was a
kind, home-loving husband and together with his wife and children made a home and tenderly cared
for his Mother in her declining years, who preceded him to her reward in August, 1937. His Father also
preceding him was laid to rest 21 years today. Two brothers and one sister also died in infancy. He
departed this life December 15, at the age of 48 years, 9 months and 19 days.
There remain to mourn his departure, his wife, Elizabeth and their three children, Stanley, Murel and
Lois. Five *brother, Simeon, John and Edward of Archbold, Daniel of Wauseon, and Ezra of West
Unity. Also four sisters: Mrs. Wm. Sigg, Mrs. Emma Kleck, Mrs. Samuel Wiederkehr, and Mrs. Jacob
Rupp, and many other friends and relatives.
"What is Life?" asks the Apostle.
"But a Vapor," He concludes:
"Life is real," quotes a Poet,
"And the grave is not its goal.
Dust thou art to dust returneth,
Was not spoken of the Soul.
'What is Life'! We ask and wonder,
The Wise King says, "It's vain."
'We conclude that Life's a Favor,
In which we're introduced to God.
Thru His Son is Life eternal
Tho we're laid beneath the sod.
Card Of Thanks
We thank the dear friends and neighbors for their helpfulness and sympathy. The Family.
HARRY BURKHOLDER
Harry Burkholder, 48, passed away in his home south of Archbold Friday. Death was sudden although
he had suffered from diabetes for some time. Funeral service was held at the Reformed Mennonite
church east of Burlington, Monday afternoon. With Rev. Wm. Rupp in charge. Burial in church
cemetery, He leaves widow, two sons, one daughter, five brothers, four sisters.