Bunt, Richard (Died 1891)

BUNT, RORKE

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 4/14/2008 at 19:28:07

DIED.

BUNT --- At his home in this city Thursday morning, December 17, of
pneumonia, Richard Bunt, aged 41 years.

Mr. Bunt was a young man of excellent character and highly respected by a
large circle of friends who sincerely mourn his untimely end. He belonged to
the orchestra at the M.E. church, to the Appollo band and a fire company and
to the I.O.O.F. society. A boy about twelve years old and a little girl are
survivors of their father, the mother having died some years ago. The body
will be taken to Wisconsin for burial tonight.

There is a little romance although a sad one connected with his death and
another which occurred Sunday. A few months ago he met Miss Bessie Rorke,
who sang in the choir at the M.E. church. At the time she was taken sick. A
short time ago they were engaged to be married in the near future. Until he
was taken sick himself, he was untiring in his efforts to relieve her
suffering. She died, and was buried Monday, but he was in such a critical
condition that his friends feared to tell him that she was dead. Now the
veil which dimmed the future of two young and happy souls is lifted and they
may realize the great unknown together.

~Source: LeMars Sentinel, Dec. 18, 1891