Gustine, Lemuel 1822-1886

GUSTINE

Posted By: Geo Clinton (email)
Date: 4/26/2016 at 10:22:12

Storm Lake Pilot - Dec 30, 1886 - Died at his home in Storm Lake, Iowa Christmas morning of paralysis, Lemuel Gustine, aged 64 years.

Lemuel Gustine was one of the first settlers of Buena Vista, arriving in 1869 about the same time as did James D Adams, and taking up a homestead in Maple Valley township, where he continued to live until about 8 years ago, when he moved to Storm Lake.

A year ago he buried his wife, since which time he has lived much at his home, being cared for by the family of his son R.S. Gustine.

He leaves 4 children, all grown and married: one in Wyoming and two in Montana. Mr Gustine was a member of Jewel lodge, A.F. & A.M. and was among the first to be made a Mason in this county. He carried a policy of insurance for $2,000 in the Masonic Mutual of Oskaloosa.

The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev P Dudley held services at the home and the body was borne to the cemetery and placed in its last resting place by his brother Masons.

The old settlers of the county knew and highly esteemed Father and Mother Gustine and their home was always open and visitors made welcome. Gradually those old pioneers are passing away and the strangers are taking possession of the land.