Paul Edward Folker 1906-1920

FOLKER, PERRY

Posted By: Volunteer - Karen DaPra
Date: 10/12/2002 at 05:20:42

DEATH OF PAUL EDWARD FOLKER
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Paul Edward Folker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Folker, was born in Van Buren County, Iowa, August 7th 1906, and died August 8th 1920. Age 14 years and 1 day. His mother preceded him to the spirit world February 22nd, 1920.

He leaves to mourn his untimely death, his father; three brothers and two sisters. His brothers names are Cyrus Harold, Merl Claud, Delbert Kenneth; the sisters are Dorothy Louise and Kathleen Mildred. He also leaves two grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Perry of Ft. Madison, Iowa, also many other relatives and close friends, that his friendly disposition won to him.

He was a member of the Baptist Young People's Society of the Baptist Church in Farmington and wil be greatly missed by the members of the society.

He was a kind brother, an obedient son and good companion among his many friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Funeal services were held at the Acasto Church Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Cochran, pastor of the Baptist Church, music furnished by W. M. McIntosh, Ed. Wiegner, Mrs. Flood and Mrs. Ware.

Interment in the Acasto cemetery.

(Photocopy of this obit is located on page 52 of Obit Book A found in the Van Buren County, Iowa Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in November 1999. Name and date of newspaper not given.)

I am NOT related to this person and am posting it for those who may find him/her in their family tree.

[Original Post 16 January 2000]