William A. Hunter (1952)

HUNTER, BROCK, FASTLE, SILZER

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler (email)
Date: 5/17/2010 at 08:53:33

Earlham Echo – May 29, 1952

Funeral services were held at the Earlham Methodist church, Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for William Hunter, who was the oldest resident of Earlham and Madison county. Rev. C. A. Crouse and Rev. S. R. Overholser were in charge of the service.

Earl Schalkle, Frank Hill, Claude Mark, Wallace Cooper, John Moreland and Forrest Hibbs served as pallbearers. C. Arthur Hansen sang. He was accompanied by Lucile Schalkle.

Mr. Hunter, who had celebrated his 100th birthday March 20, died at the home of his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fastle, Monday morning.

Mr. Hunter, who was familiarly known as “Bill” had lived in Earlham over 60 years. He used to tell about his first arrival here when he was advised that Earlham had been a good town but there was no longer any future here for a young man. However, Bill didn’t take that advice. He spent most of his life here and was always a booster for Earlham.

OBITUARY

William A. Hunter, son of John C. and Susan Hunter, was born March 20, 1852 in Indiana. He came with his parents to Johnson county, Iowa in 1853, where he grew to manhood. He graduated from West Branch high school after which he taught school a few years. He joined the Methodist church early in life and was active in church work as long as he was able.

In 1876 he was united in marriage to Harriett Brock of Winterset, Iowa. They lived for a short time on a farm near Oasis, Iowa, then moved to Earlham where he has resided since. His wife passed away September 8, 1930. To this union were born eight children, Dora, Frank and Charles preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his passing—Cora Fastle, Ralph and Fred of Earlham; Nellie Silzer of Peoria, Illinois; Harry of Des Moines; 15 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. One sister, Linnie Col--- of California, and a brother, Andrew, of Storm Lake, and many friends.

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