George Henry Stouffer (1938)
EVERETT, GETTYS, HAHN, MARQUIS, MCCLANAHAN, STOUFFER, TRIPP
Posted By: Kent Transier
Date: 11/8/2023 at 18:03:26
The Winterset News
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, August 4, 1938
Page 8, Column 5St. Charles
We note the death of George H. Stouffer, aged 47, at Colfax, Iowa. Mr. Stouffer was born in St. Charles and moved with his parents to Colfax in 1895 or 1896. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stouffer who were very active in church and social activities.
_______________________The Colfax Tribune
Colfax, Iowa
Thursday, August 4, 1938
Page 1, Column 2 & Page 8, Columns 1 & 2GEO. H. STOUFFER PROMINENT COLFAX MAN, DIED THURS.
Funeral Services Held Sunday From Christian Church
Geo. H. Stouffer, 47, prominent Colfax man, died Thursday following a sudden heart attack. He was taken ill late Tuesday night and his condition was considered serious from the first attack. The best of medical skill was secured but to no avail.
George was one of the best known and highly respected men of Colfax without exception. This was especially brought to mind by the large numbers who came Sunday to pay their last tribute and the abundance of flowers that banked the casket and entire front of the church. Only part of those who wished to hear the service were privileged. Every available seat and standing space was occupied both in the main auditorium and in the basement where a loud speaker system was set up.
George, as we all knew him, had been a trusted and faithful employee of the post office for the past thirty years. He was efficient in his work and accommodating to everyone regardless of who they were. Young or old, rich or poor, George was always considerate of their wants and if within his power served all.
For years he has carried the burden of the High School Alumni Association and is the only Secretary the organization never had. His unselfish service to this organization was repeated in his work in the Colfax Fire Department where he was secretary, in his church where he was an officer and of every other movement that was for the betterment of the community.
George H. Stouffer, son of Harry and Celia Stouffer, was born in St. Charles, Iowa, November 20, 1890, and passed from this earth life from his home in this city on the afternoon of July 28, 1938, at the age of forty-seven years, eight months and eight days. The immediate cause of his death being heart failure.
In the year of 1896 he came with his parents to Colfax where he resided until called into the great Beyond, and where his family grew up about him.
September 29, 1908 Mr. Stouffer was united in marriage with Marguerite Marquis, and to this union seven children were born, one, a daughter, Florence, died in infancy. The other children who remain unsold his wife and mother are: Dorothy Gettys and Eleanor McClanahan both of Mitchellville; Donald, James and John all of Des Moines, and Marquis of Colfax. There are also three grand children.
In addition to those of the immediate family circle who mourn are his mother, Mrs. Celia Stouffer of Colfax, two brothers, John of Washington state and Frank of this city, and three sisters, Ruth Stouffer of Colfax, Mrs. Vera Tripp, Newton, Iowa and Stella Everett, who is a Missionary in Africa; also Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hahn, Mrs. Hahn having been an aunt of Mr. Stouffer.
There is also a host of friends and neighbors who unite with the family in mourning the loss of a friend and neighbor.
For many years, Mr. Stouffer has been an active member of the Church of Christ of this place, interesting himself in all of its works both at home and abroad. For some time he has served as a deacon, and will be sadly missed by the officiary and membership of the Church.
He also took a deep interest in all of the affairs of the local community, looking toward its protection and betterment. He was secretary of the Fire Department for 18 years, and secretary of the Alumni Association from its beginning. For practically 30 years, he has been on the office force of the Colfax Post Office.
This chief interest and hobby was his home and all of its surroundings, and many, many hours were spent in making and beautifying this “center” around which his family and friends were wont to gather. The flowers the shrubs and beautiful pool outside, and the care in which the inside of the house itself was arranged, indicate his desire to make this place of habitation more than merely a place to live. By the side of the house is a pathway leading directly to the door in which is molded in concrete, and in large letters, the word WELCOME. This greeting seem to be characteristic of the man, and will not be forgotten soon by those who have been privileged to enter.
Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church by the pastor, Amos A. BURR, assisted by the Rev. Albert van der Ploeg of the Baptist Church.
The pall bearers were fellow workers at the post office composed of Fred J. Sayre, Frank Woods, Ralph Woods, Hull Irwin, Carl Janney, Emil Schoondyke, John A. Davis and Gene Riley.
Those in charge of the flowers were Mrs. George Nichols, Mrs. Maynard Binkerd, Mrs. Harry Gregg and Mrs. C. A. Leseney.
Music was furnished by Mrs. Earl Plummer, Mrs. Geo. Robinson, Maynard Binkerd and Chester Binkerd with Mrs. George Rinker accompanist. John A. Davis sang a solo.
Interment was made in the Colfax Cemetery amidst huge banks of flowers that he loved so much in life. At both the Church and the cemetery a great concourse of friends and neighbors gathered with the family to pay a last tribute of esteem and respect to the memory of this good man.
_______________________Transcriber's note: Middle name taken from his Iowa Death Certificate.
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