Harmon P. STIDGER

STIDGER

Posted By: Juanita Alloway (email)
Date: 6/24/2003 at 16:31:51

FAIRFIELD DAILY LEDGER, Fairfield, IA 31 Dec 1926:

"Harmon Perry STIDGER, a former resident of this place, passed away at his home, 526 City Park Avenue, Columbus, OH, December 15, 1926. He was born at Middleport, OH April 2, 1855, having reached the age of 71 yrs. 8 mos. 13 days. He was married May 21, 1876 to Kate Harper who survives him. Seven children were born to this union, three who preceded the father to eternity.

In September 1876 they came to Fairfield where they resided for 16 years. The last 20 years they have made their home at Columbus, OH. He was a plasterer by trade and well known throughout the country. For many years he was in partnership with V. W. White of this city. He continued his trade until about a year ago when he was compelled to give up on account of his health. The past 7 mos. he had been confined to his bed practically helpless. With the best of care and all tht medical aid could do he passed away at 6:15 PM with his family at his bedside.

He leaves beside his widow, one son, John H. Connersville, Indiana, 3 daughters, Kathryn Hoepfner and Emma E. Graff of Columbus, OH, one grandson, Harold Fuller, one great grandchild, Harold Jr., one brother, one sister and many friends. To mourn his loss was shown by the many beautiful floral offerings and friends who came to pay their respects to the deceased.

Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon at 3 PM conducted by Rev. George Schultz of Trinity Lutheran Church. Members of the Plasterers Unions were pallbearers."