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Charles D. Kiser 1863-1932

KISER, HUNICK, JENNINGS, KING

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 3/23/2017 at 15:37:33

28 July 1932 - The Tipton Advertiser

Obituary by J. F. Hinkhouse

Charles Douglas Kiser was the son of Isaac and Caroline Hunick Kiser. He was the grandson of Reuben and Margaret Kiser on his father's side and John and Hannah Hunick on this mother's side. These were all early day pioneers of Sugar Creek township, Cedar county, whose influence abides in a large way until this day, though they have long since passed on to another sphere of activity.

He was born on what has long been known as the White Pigeon farm, getting its name from the two-story schoolhouse located on it. The date of his birth is Sept. 4, 1863, and the date of his demise is July 18, 1932, making his earthly pilgrimage to be 68 years, 10 months and 14 days. He was one of nine children, four of whom preceded him in death:John, William, George and Clarinda, and four survive him, Rev. E. A. of Council Bluffs, Ia., Jacob of Wilton, Newton of near Lockridge and Alice, Mrs. L. F. Jennings of West Liberty.

He was united in marriage to Cora Belle *** Dec. 17, 1885, who survives, taking his bride to what is known as the W. A. Leece farm just east of the old homestead where they resided till the autumn of 1926, when they moved to Wilton, where they have resided ever since save for long trips to California, Louisiana and Georgia. It was on this homestead that they reared their family of three children, ***, Frank and Belle, now Mrs. Frank King, whose residences are near Wilton.

The Sessional records of the Sugar Creek Presbyterian church show that on August 24, 1884, he and his brother Aaron united with that church on confession of faith, and he had been a constant member all the intervening years. These same records show that on Sept. 9, 1887, he was ordained a ruling elder of that church which office he held until his passing, making his service in that capacity almost 46 years.

During his day he served his rural community in many ways, holding such offices as were conferred on him by civic action and by community preferment. He was never heard for much speaking, but when he spoke or acted there was always manifested sound judgement and kindly consideration for the welfare of others. Thus he won the respect of neighbors and acquaintances and consequently *** influence for the common good.

In searching for a short expression to depict what Charles D. Kiser was I can think of no better one that this: "He was a good man." I hesitate to use it of any person, for as I conceive of this declaration, it bears the essence of the highest eulogy. I recall that in all of the Bible mention of persons but three persons are so designated. The two found in the New Testament are Joseph of Arimathea, who with Nicodemus buried our Lord. The historian Luke says of Barbarus, the leader of the first missionary expedition that "He was a good man". I make bold to say that "Charlie" Kiser was a good man. A good son, a good brother, a good husband, and a good father, a good farmer, a good mechanic, a good neighbor, a good friend, a good citizen, a good churchman, a good Christian. Thus feeling I have no hesitation in expressing my belief that when his spirit has left his mortal body and winged the way to the celestial city to meet the Great Judge of us all he was greeted by Him as a "good and faithful servant" entitled to enter into all the joys of that life that never ends. I recall also that the Book of Proverbs says that "A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children". It is needless to observe that the most valuable inheritance is that of a good name.

Funeral services were held in the Wilton Presbyterian church, conducted by the pastor Rev. M. E. Lumbar, assisted by Rev. J. F. Hinkhouse of Independence, a cousin of the deceased. Burial was in the Wilton cemetery.

*** denotes words that were unreadable by this transcriber


 

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