Walton, Robert A. 1902 - 1919

WALTON, GARDNER

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 12/3/2024 at 11:16:05

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer Jan. 10, 1919, P1 C3

OBITUARY
WALTON.
Robert A. Walton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walton, five miles east of Cresco, after a few days’ illness with influenza, died suddenly on Friday, Jan. 3. Robert was born on Aug. 15, 1901{?} at the Walton farm in Orleans twp., Winneshiek Co., Iowa and there grew to young manhood. He was baptized in infancy and attended the public schools of the community. He was a fine young man of quiet disposition, clean habits, a lover of home, a good boy and considerate of the comforts of others. On Dec. 26, he came down with influenza and after a brief illness of only eight days, departed this life on Jan. 3, 1919, age 17 years, 4 mos. and 18 days. He leaves to cherish a very beautiful memory his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walton; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Gardner, Genie and Kathryn; five brothers Joseph John who is now in France, William, Arthur and Donald besides a large number of other relatives and friends.
A brief funeral service was held at the home on Sunday afternoon Jan 5., conducted by Rev. E. G. Copeland of Cresco and interment was made at New Oregon cemetery.

Transcriber’s Note: His gravestone shows he was born in 1902 which does not agree with the above.

New Oregon Cemetery
 

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