George M. Tyler 1829-1905

TYLER, WOOD, FORREST, FOREST, RANCK, RANK

Posted By: Merllene Andre Bendixen (email)
Date: 4/18/2013 at 23:36:36

On Thursday last at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.P. Forrest of Rock Rapids, occurred the death of G. [George] M. Tyler, aged 77 years. His death was very sudden and heart failure is attributed as the cause. Only a few days before he was in this city on business and made a visit with his old friend, A.D. Root and at the time he seemed to be enjoying his usual good health. He was for many years a prosperous business man of Greene but during the past twenty years had not been actively engaged in business and made his home during the past ten years with Mrs. Forrest and with her travelled much of the country in their winter journeys through the South and Pacific coast. To many Democrat readers this announcement will recall the sad and sudden death some years ago of Mr. J.P. Forrest under circumstances deeply distressing and call forth the profound sympathy of the many friends of that most estimable couple and the aged gentleman just summoned from this life. A daughter, Mrs. Ed. Rank, also of Rock Rapids and a son, R.G. Tyler, a businessman of Waterloo, survive their father. The burial will be at Greene. (Estherville Democrat, Estherville, IA, November 1, 1905)

Died of Heart Failure
Passing of G.M. Tyler Takes From Our Midst a Most Worthy Citizen
Was Well Known and Generally Respected
Deceased Was Nearly Seventy-seven Years of Age – Funeral Services Friday
The mortal remains of G.M. Tyler, one of Butler county’s oldest and most respected citizens, were laid to rest in the family lot at Rosehill cemetery Friday afternoon there to await the final summons of his Creator.

Deceased was born in Freemont, Ohio, January 4, 1829, and died at Hotel Kessler in Greene, Iowa, Thursday morning of heart failure – having passed to the great beyond apparently without a struggle.

Few men indeed were more generally known and highly respected in this section of Iowa than was the deceased, who had resided here for so long a time that his life will prove a fitting example to be followed by any who would strive to be men in the truest sense of the word. His business and social life were such that his friends admired him and his acquaintances to a man had the utmost respect for him. He was one of these men with whom it was a pleasure to be acquainted. While frank and fearless, he was honest and always loyal.

In 1851, deceased was married to Elvira Wood at Woodville, Ohio. To this union were born three children, all of whom are living and attended the funeral. They are Mrs. G.E. Ranck and Mrs. Emma Forest [Forrest] of Rock Rapids, Iowa and R.G. Tyler of Waterloo, Iowa. The wife of deceased died in Greene some eleven years ago.

Mr. Tyler’s health, while not considered critical, had been gradually failing for several years, and only the day before his death he was taken with a severe attack of heart trouble, but rallied from its effects and the day following (his last on earth) he appeared to be feeling quite well and conversed in his usual good natured way with those about him. Just before retiring he was asked as to how he felt, and answered that he was feeling much better. When called the next morning no answer was forthcoming and an investigation showed that he was dead. It is thought he had died several hours previous to the time his body was found.

Rev. Weinland of the Presbyterian church conducted the funeral services which were held at 3:30 o’clock at the home of O.C. Perrin. A large number were present to pay their last tribute to their dead friend. (Iowa Recorder, Green, IA, November 1, 1905)

Butler County Man Dead
Father of R.G. Tyler Passes Away at Greene
The Greene Press contains the following account of the death of G.M. Tyler, father of R.G. Tyler, of this city:

G.M. Tyler died suddenly at the Hotel Kessler Thursday morning. He retired Wednesday evening, feeling much better than he had for the past few days and made no complaint to his friends of feeling ill; although the night previous he had a bad spell with his heart and called the doctor. Thursday morning, when Landlord Kessler was calling the boarders for breakfast, he received no reply from Mr. Tyler, who was always known to answer promptly, and, upon entering the room, he was found cold in death. His health, however, had not been especially robust for the past several months. He complained of an intense pain in his chest and it is quite evident that his suffering, if any, was of short duration. Deceased expressed a willing desire to pass to the great beyond, but a few days ago, and stated that when the end came, he wanted it to come with rapidity and not with untold suffering.

G.M. Tyler was born in Fremont, Ohio, on January 4, 1829, and his youthful days were spent on the lakes, he for many years being a captain. It was in April, 1878, when he moved to Greene, Iowa, and engaged in the grocery and produce business, which he continued for twelve years.

He was married in Woodville, Ohio, in 1851 to Elvira Wood. Three children were born to them, Mrs. G.E. Ranck and Mrs. Emma Forest [Forrest] of Rock Rapids, Iowa, and R.G. Tyler of Waterloo, all of whom are here to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father. The wife preceded him to the grave over eleven years ago, having died in this city.

Mr. Tyler was one of the best known residents of Butler county. He was a prominent factor in active business in Greene for so many years that he felt more at home when surrounded by his long time friends and acquaintances, than staying in other places. Since the death of his beloved wife he became so sorely afflicted with grief, that stings of pain and sorrow always remained with him. After her death, he continually made his home with his son, R.G., in this city, up to the time of their leaving for a new home at Waterloo, about two years ago, and since that time he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Ranck, at Rock Rapids, Iowa. Few men kept themselves better posted regarding current affair than he. His genial humor and ready wit made his companionship long sought for. He was a master hand at repartee and his ready answers were as shots from a gun and always carried home. He was staunch to that which he believed was right and he was staunch to his friends. But now, fate decreed him a lowly place and he rests in peace.

The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock from the residence of O.C. Perrin, Rev. Weinland of the Presbyterian church conducting a short service at the residence and the burial was at Rosehill cemetery. (Waterloo Daily Courier, Waterloo, IA, October 28, 1905)