Robert Rudy Huntzinger

HUNTZERINGER

Posted By: Bill Rathbun (email)
Date: 4/29/2003 at 13:15:47

Death of R. R. Huntzinger
At half past five o’clock last evening, just as the beautiful sunset in the west was disappearing, the life of R. R. Huntzinger went out. It is not cruel to say that the usual sad messenger came as a relief to the sufferings of this patient and noble young man. For nearly four years he has been confined to his bed, entirely helpless during that long time, suffering excruciating pains and agony most of the time from that dread disease, inflammatory rheumatism. But during his entire confinement he bore those sufferings with the utmost resignation and patience, cheerfully submitting to the will of the Divine master and his fate. Everything that could be done for the alleviation of his suffering, was done by those kind parents and loving sisters and brothers, and sympathetic friends in all parts of the city. In fact, the comfort of Rob seemed to be the uppermost subject in that household, and the choice of fruits were always procured for him. The attentions of that family toward that boy never lagged. It was the offerings of genuine love and kindness toward a cherished son and brother whose life was so soon to pass through the valley and shadow of death. Nor did Rob Huntzinger ever forget a kindness. The sympathetic acts of friends would move him to tears, and he would oftentimes refer to them. He spent most of the time during his confinement in reading everything he could get hold of, and at the time of his death was doubtless as well posted in the current and choicest literature of the day and matters of public concern, as any person in the city. He retained full possession of his faculties until Wednesday morning, when he became unconscious.

He was born in Pottsville, Penna., on the 23d of July, 1855, making him at the time of his death 28 years, 5 months, and 25 days old. He was in the grocery business here three years, and was extensively known as an upright and honorable man. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
Fairfield Weekly Journal, page 1