William Moore, 1862-1950

MOORE

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 2/23/2009 at 07:26:02

Moore Dies; Rites Friday

William Moore, 88, native of Wisconsin, long time resident of Armstrong and father of Mrs. Kenneth Huntsinger of Estherville, died at Holy Family Hospital at 9:10 a.m. of stomach cancer. He had been hospitalized for thirteen days.

He was born April 2, 1862, near Sullivan, Wis., and received his education in the rural schools in that area. After completing his education, he was employed at various occupations before coming to Emmet county when about 30 years of age. He was married Jan. 29, 1895, to Flora Mitchell of Armstrong, daughter of early settlers in that area. He farmed for several years, and about 34 years ago moved to Armstrong where he worked at various occupations until retirement 15 years ago. Mrs. Moore preceded him in death 21 years ago.

He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and formerly a member of the Modern Woodmen lodge.

Survivors include two sons, John of Armstrong and Robert of Marin, Calif.; three daughters; Mrs. Kenneth Huntsinger of Estherville, Mrs. A. R. Teeters of Floodwood, Minn., and Mrs. W. W. Goodge of Armstrong; one sister, Mrs. Angie Ranny of Huron, S. D.; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife and a son who died in 1927.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Armstrong Presbyterian church, with burial in Armstrong Grove cemetery.

Contributed by: Barbara Rohde