Lorenzo Lough 1873-1938

LOUGH, LIBBEE

Posted By: Merllene Andre Bendixen (email)
Date: 10/29/2010 at 22:20:51

Lorenzo Lough, A Pioneer Railway Man, Buried Here
Lorenzo Lough, 65, a life long resident of Estherville with the exception of the past two years, passed away Friday [June 24, 1938] in Boston, Mass., where he had been for treatment for heart trouble, which finally caused his death.

Mr. Lough commenced railroading when a youth and at the time of his retirement from duty was one of the Rock Island’s trusted and efficient engineers.

Mr. and Mrs. Lough occupied a beautiful home in Estherville on the west side of the swimming pool. This they sold and moved to Whittier, Calif., two years ago.

Mr. Lough was in poor health when they left here and last May they decided to go to Boston for treatment, both being ardent and active members of the Christian Science faith.

Mr. Lough was an excellent neighbor and fine citizen. He attended to his duties on the railroad and made it his life’s business. He was beloved by the men who worked with him and all trusted and respected him as a man and a gentleman.

The remains were brought to Estherville for burial and funeral services were held from the G. H. Morse home Wednesday afternoon, interment was in Oak Hill cemetery.

He leaves to mourn his death his beloved and faithful wife, two sons, Harold of Eagle Rock, Calif., Emerald of Long Beach, Calif., a daughter, Mrs. Ed Libbee of Whittier, Calif., two sisters and one brother.

The Masonic burial services were used at the cemetery. (Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, IA, June 30, 1938)