William Rygh (-1919)

RYGH

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 8/27/2016 at 15:06:52

From the Roland Record, Roland, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, July 24, 1919.

WILLIAM RYGH DIED IN DENVER, COL.

The sad tidings came to relatives here the first of the week that death had again invaded the family circle, removing from their midst, their son and brother, William.

William had made his home in Denver, Colo., for a number of years, and was conducting a rooming house in that city up until the time of his death. He had just returned from a trip to Miles City, Mont., where he had been visiting his brother, Chris Rygh, who is located there. He was accompanied on his return journey from Miles City by his brother Chris and they had just arrived in the city of Denver, and secured hotel accommodations, when Chris inquired of his brother as to how he felt, and being assured that he was comfortable in every way, Chris left the room to get a lunch as was gone about fifteen minutes. Upon his return to the room he was shocked to find his brother had expired during his absence.

He died Saturday night, July 19, at the age of 31 years, after suffering from tuberculosis which he contracted about two years ago. the remains reached here Tuesday afternoon, and the funeral services were held at Salems church Wednesday Afternoon, and were conducted by Rev. J. N. Sandven. Interment was made in the Roland Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife and one child, his mother, Mrs. John C. Rygh, and two brothers, Oscar of this place and Chris of Miles City, Mont.