Robert A. Gill

GILL, SCHAFROTH, CHAPPELL, BROWN

Posted By: Marlene Skalberg (email)
Date: 4/6/2012 at 14:26:03

Robert A. Gill
Sixty six years is a long time to spend in one locality, but when that being has spelled honesty, friendliness, and integrity, it is far too short as loved ones and friends mourn the passing of Robert A. Gill, who died here Thursday after weeks of suffering. All of Mr. Gills 67 years of life has been spent on the farm near Iveyville and in Corning. His life has been a wonderful example of stability and integrity.
Robert A. Gill, son of Abel and Sadie Chappell Gill, was born in Wisconsin, September 4, 1872 and died October 19, 1939, aged 67 years, 1 month, and 15 days. When he was one years old he came with his parents to Iowa, locating on a prairie farm one half mile from Iveyville, just across the Adams-Taylor county line.
He was married to Cora N. Schafroth January 2, 1895 and he and his bride resided on the farm which was his boyhood home. three children were born to them, Pearl Gill Brown, deceased, Harold A. of Silverton, Colorado, and Clifford F. who now lives on the family farm. He is survived by Mrs. Gill; three grandchildren, Otho Wayne Brown, Peggy and Donny Gill; one grandson, Robert A. Jr. preceded him in death; seven sisters, Lydia Asquian of Corning, Jane Bullock, Clarinda, May McClaine, Coburg, Iowa, Ollie Osborn and Sadie Engstrom, Corning, Emma Harden, Los Angeles, California; Vickie Ryan, Newell, Iowa; also his daughters-in-law, Mrs. Harold Gill and Mrs. Clifford F. Gill; a number of nieces, nephews, and a large circle of friends who sorrow with the family.
Mr. Gill was a member of the Methodist Church at Iveyville having united in early manhood and was very active in the work of this historic church of the county. When Mr. gill was 50 years old they moved to Corning and he transferred his membership to the Corning church. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Mr. Gill's passing is a distinct loss to the community. He was a devoted husband and father, a good neighbor, a loyal friend, and a true Christian gentleman. All these qualities combined with his business acumen, won him the respect of the entire community, and the love of many.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon October 22 at 2:00 o'clock conducted by the Rev. F. O. Barnes. Burial was in the Prairie Rose Cemetery. He was buried with the honors of the Masonic ritual.
Adams County Free Press, October 26, 1939, page 2