Joshua Reneker

RENEKER, SAWVEL, SAMPSON, STRAIT

Posted By: Tammy O'Connor (email)
Date: 2/15/2007 at 19:44:21

Joshua, son of Daniel and Mary Ann Sawvel Reneker, was born October 26, 1851, and passed away at his home near Douds, July 18, 1946. Born on an adjoining farm, he spent his entire life of 94 years, 8 months and 14 days in the same community.

He was one of a family of five children, a sister dying in early childhood and a brother, Jacob, in 1931. Two brothers survive, W.D. of Douds and Dr. Geo. W. of Falls City, Nebr.

On Christmas day of 1892 he was united in marriage with Susan Viola Sampson of Osceola, Iowa, and to this union were born six children, five of whom survive, Daisy Strait of Keosauqua, Glenn of Birmingham, Raymond of Delta, Paul of Birmingham and Joshua, Jr., of Douds.

His wife preceded him in death Oct. 10, 1915, and a daughter Esther Strait, Nov. 1, 1920. He also leaves thirteen grandchildren besides other relatives and friends.

His was a long busy and useful life and he will be sadly missed in the home and by all who knew him.

The funeral services were held in the Zion Lutheran church northeast of Douds on Friday, July 12, at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. G.J. Dingman of Fairfield in charge assisted by Rev. W.B. Roudybush of Douds.

Acting pallbearers were Frank Sieman, Raymond Parrott, Julius Schleeter, Lester Morrow, Fred Gilbert and Lew Hootman. The honorary pallbearers were Charles Grainge, Matt Leyden, Walter Hootman, Earl Hootman, Ray Gates and Harry King. Interment in Zion Lutheran cemetery.

The family wish to thank the many friends for their kindness and sympathy and for the beautiful floral offerings.

Joshua Reneker Family

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Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book B, page 61, Keosauqua Public Library; Keosauqua, IA