Buss, Frank 1868-1916

BUSS, SMITH

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Plymouth CC
Date: 6/20/2004 at 18:12:59

FRANK BUSS IS DEAD
Was Well Known Resident of Elgin Township
Popular In The Community

Succumbed to a Brief Illness of Pneumonia Contracted While Attending Funeral of a Relative in South Dakota

Frank Buss, a well known resident of Elgin township, died at his home on Friday afternoon after a brief illness caused by pneumonia. Mr. Buss contracted a cold while attending the funeral of a relative at Harrisburg , S.D. , the week previous to his death. The cold developed into a severe attack of pneumonia to which he succumbed.

Frank Buss was born in Lafayette county, Wisconsin , on January 18, 1868 , and lived there until 1887 when he came to Plymouth county. After coming here he worked for Sol Perry in Fredonia township for four years. He was united in marriage in September, 1891, with Miss Ida Smith in LeMars. Following his marriage he located at Carnes, where he worked in a grain elevator for two years. In 1893 he moved onto a farm three miles north of Seney where he made his home until the time of his death.

He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and three children, Eva, William and Harvey, and also his aged mother, Mrs. Ann Buss, of Darlington , Wis. , and six brothers and four sisters who are: Dan Buss of Darlington , Wis. ; Mrs. Wm. Dean, of Walnut, Iowa; Mrs. Lizzie Perry, of Harrisburg, S. D.; J. T. Buss, of Walnut, Ia.; Charles Buss of Harlan, Iowa; Mrs. Sol Perry of Fredonia township; Silas Buss of Darlington, Wis.; Will Buss of Harlan; Prince Buss, of Mineral Point, Wis. The relatives came to attend the funeral which was held yesterday at one o'clock at the Methodist church in Seney, Rev. Geo. Wood, the pastor, officiating. The interment was made in the LeMars cemetery.

In the death of Mr. Buss the community loses a fine citizen and a good neighbor. He enjoyed the respect and esteem of all those who knew him and had a large circle of friends. He was a loving husband and father, loyal to his friends, hones in his dealings and a whole-souled man. His early death is deeply regretted by his many friends.

Mr. Buss was president of the Elgin township school board and always took an active part in things for the good of the community. He was a member of the local camp of Modern Woodmen in LeMars. The pallbearers at the funeral were old friends and neighbor, John Deegan, ……………

[date of death calculated as 21 Jan 1916 …his wife's obit in 1927 states that she died eleven years later to the day]