Sumner, Wendell Lansing 1863-1920

SUMNER, HOSKINS, FOSTER, FROELICH, BURLING

Posted By: Shary Ferrall (email)
Date: 1/6/2008 at 06:03:50

Former Citizen Dies at Hawarden, Iowa
The following is taken from the Hawarden (Iowa) Independent of Thursday, June 10th:

W.L. Sumner, for twenty-five years one of Hawarden's leading business men and esteemed citizens, passed away at 6:30 Monday evening at his home in this city, after an immediate illness of nearly four months, from hardening of the arteries. He had been in failing health for several years but bravely and without complaint kept his condition from general knowledge. It was only when obliged to refrain from further business activities and remain constantly at home that his many friends realized that his condition had become serious. And through his late illness the same uncomplaining characteristics were present to a remarkable degree.

For a quarter of a century W.L. Sumner gave his best efforts to every forward movement in Hawarden and he leaves a name honored for integrity, uprightnes and square dealing, as a heritage to his family. He took an active part in civic and church affairs, and while he had strength, never shirked any duties that were delegated to him. He served as a member of the city council and was always active in all city affairs. He was a prominent member of the Odd Fellows order and was treasurer of the local lodge for many years. He was an active member of the Congregational church, served on the board of trustees, and was a member of the building committee which was largely instrumental in the erection of the handsome new church which is now nearing completion. Universal expressions of sorrow and regret are manifested at his passing and condolence is extended to the bereaved wife and children.

Funeral services were held at the home at 2 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. J.P. Burling of Des Moines, former pastor of the Congregationsl church of this city, preaching the funeral sermon. Interment was made in Grace Hill cemetery. In respect to the deceased and in sympathy with the family, the business houses of the city were closed during the funeral hour.

Wendell Lansing Sumner was born in Upper Jay, N.Y., Sept. 5, 1863. It was here that he spent his boyhood days, later completing his education at Elizabethtown, N.Y. He came west when about 23 years of age and located at Minneapolis. It was while here he met Miss May Hoskins. They were united in marriage at St. Paul June 19, 1890. After their marriage they returned to New York where they remained for about two years and a half, then came back to Minneapolis where they made their home for about the same period of time. A little over twenty-five years ago he purchased the furniture store in this city owned by G.W. Froelich, taking possession January 10, 1895. He has continued in the same business during all these years and built up the store from a small beginning to one of the best in this section of the state. Besides his wife he leaves three sons, James, Manville and Wendell, and one daughter, Flora, to mourn his death.

Among the out of town relatives and friends in attendance at the funeral were Mrs. J.M. Hoskins, Miss Daisy Hoskins and O.A. Hoskins of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Hoskins of Beresford, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Manville Sumner of Okmulgee, Okla.; and Ira L. Foster of Fort Dodge, Iowa.

~The Adirondack Record
Elizabethtown, Essex co., N.Y.
Friday, July 9, 1920

~the transcriber is not related & has no further information

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