Stauffer, John G. 1839-1922

STAUFFER, PAULUS

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 11/15/2018 at 09:16:38

Note: He is buried in the Kingsley Cemetery.

PIONEER OF KINGSLEY DEPARTS THIS LIFE

A shadow of gloom was cast over our community last Thursday when it was learned that J. G. Stauffer an old and respected citizen, had departed this life.

“Dad,” as he was familiarly known to all, had been in his usual good health until about two weeks prior to his death. The last time he was down town he joked with a number of friends about his age and the condition of his health and at that time there were none who suspected how near his race was run.

He was soon after taken to his bed, where remained a patient sufferer until claimed by death.

John G. Stauffer was born in Lancaster county, Penn., January 1st, 1839. He went away to the Great Beyond Nov. 30th, 1922, aged 83 years and 11 months.

He grew to manhood in the state of Pennsylvania, moving to Canton, Ohio in 1857, and on Thanksgiving day 1862, was united in marriage to Sallie Ann Paulus.

In 1867 they moved to Illinois and lived there until 1887, coming then to Iowa. He lived in the community of Kingsley the last 32 years.

To brother and sister Stauffer were born nine children, three sons and six daughters. His dear companion, three sons and four daughters survive him. Two daughters, Mrs. B. C. Davis, and one in infancy preceded him in death. His surviving children are Silas P., St. James, Minn.; Isaiah, of Kingsley; Ira, of Whiting, Iowa; Mrs. Arba Mackay, of Plymouth county; Mrs. A. M. Murphy, Onawa, Iowa; Mrs. J. Jones, of San Francisco, Cal.; and Miss Hulda Stauffer, of Kingsley. He also leaves 28 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

John Stauffer was blessed with long life-better than four score were his. He felt from the beginning of his sickness that he would not recover, but approached the end with confidence and trust, saying he was not afraid to go. He was for many years a member of the Church of the Brethren, but in later life did not attend very much. Religion did not cease to be real and vital to him. Those who have lived by him for many years speak of his good neighborly spirit and his spirit of beneficence’s to his fellow men. This, after all, is the real test. Good deeds are the products of a good life. “A good tree bringeth forth good fruit," said the Master Teacher.

The Kingsley News-Time
Thursday, December 7, 1922
Kingsley, Iowa