Stoutenburg, Howard Raymond 1859-1923

STOUTENBURG, HULL, DU BOISE

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/26/2022 at 13:19:16

Note: His mother's maiden name was Hull.

DEATH OF H.R. STOUTENBURG

Although it had been known that he was critically ill of heart trouble and complications the death of H. R. Stoutenburg, at his home northwest of here in Union county, S. D., on Monday morning, came as something of a shock t his many friends in this community and brought real sorrow to all within the wide circle of his acquaintances. The best of medical attention, ministrations of a trained nurse and every possible attention from loved ones could do no more than make easier his final days and hours of suffering.

Howard Raymond Stoutenburg was born in Ulster county, New York, April 12, 1859, and passed away at his home in Sioux Valley township, Union county, South Dakota, July 30, 1923, at the age of 64 years, 3 months and 17 days.

His boyhood was spent in Olive Branch, New York in the region of the Caskill Mountains. At the age of eighteen he came west and secured work with a contractor who was grading on the Milwaukee railroad between Canton and Mitchell, S. D. Later he worked on a farm near Hudson S. D. In 1882 his parents came from New York to LeMars, Plymouth county, Iowa and then he went to reside with them following the carpenter trade with his father.

In 1890 he was united in marriage with Etta DuBoies, of Ireton, Iowa. A year later they moved to Akron, Iowa where he was engaged in the furniture and undertaking business. Two years later he disposed of his business for Akron and moved onto a farm in Union county, S. D. which has since remained his home.

For five years he served with Co. G. Sixth Regiment of the Iowa National Guards from which he was discharged with the rank of First Sergeant in 1889. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows and the K. P. lodges to LeMars, and later in Akron. He was always greatly interested in affairs of local and national interest and for the past twenty years has held various offices in Sioux Valley township.

Before he left New York he became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Olive Branch, N. Y. Although he never transferred his letter from that church, he always maintained his Christian faith. A man of firm convictions and outspoken in his declaration of the same, you could always find Howard Stoutenburg on what he thought was the just and right side of any proposition. He was a loyal upright citizen, honorable in his dealings with his fellow man, a kind and devoted husband, father and brother, and a valued friend and neighbor.

He is survived by his faithful wife, one son and three daughters, Le, Eva, Edith and Bessie Stoutenburg; also two sisters, Dr. Clara M. Stoutenburg and Mrs. Harry Waterbury, all of Akron and vicinity. One sister Edith Carratte, of Spokane, Wash., preceded him in death about ten years ago. The surviving relatives have the sincere sympathy of all who know them.

Funeral services were held at the home in Sioux Valley township Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G. J. Poppenheimer, of the Akron Methodist Episcopal church. Interment was made here in Riverside cemetery.

Akron Register Tribune pg.5
Thursday, April 2, 1923
Akron, Iowa