William Handsaker (1828-1907)

HANDSAKER

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 4/25/2017 at 17:07:02

From Nevada Representative April 1, 1907

OBITUARY

DEATH OF WM. HANDSAKER

William Handaker, one of the most highly esteemed citizens of Story county, died at his home in this city early Sunday morning, being at the time within six days of 79 years of age. Mr. Handsaker was a native of England, came to the United States as a young man, settled in Story county in time to get government land, lived here and get government land, lived here and prospered and raised a large and most worthy family. He had moved from his farm in Richland township to Nevada fourteen years ago, and had since enjoyed a most serene old age in town. He was well up to within a few days of his death; but he was stricken Thursday with paralysis and died in less than three days thereafter. His funeral is conducted this afternoon from the Lutheran church by the pastor, Rev. J. O. Simon, assisted by Rev. W. P. Payne. More extended notice of Mr. Handsaker's life and character will be given in our next issue.