William Harry Wolfe 1868-1902

WOLFE, KEELER, BLACKBURN

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 3/2/2013 at 14:47:34

WILLIAM HARRY WOLFE.

Born December 12, 1868, and Died
May 4, 1902, Aged 33 years,
4 months, and 22 days.

OBITURARY SKETCH

Harry Wolfe was a strong, active, robust man who at all times appeared to have excellent use of his body and mind. A short time ago his memory began failing without apparent cause. His mind soon began to wander and his friends became alarmed. The change was gradual but about six weeks ago it was thought best to take him to Mt. Pleasant for medical treatment. Here his health failed rapidly. His father and uncle went to see him but did not expect him to die so soon.

On Sunday, May 4, 1902, he passed away. His body was brought to the old home on Vernon Prairie, the funeral services were held at Story Chapel Wednesday at 2 P.M., Rev. C. W. Wilson officiating, and the body was interred in the Thompson cemetery.

He leaves a wife and two little boys, a father, mother, and one sister to mourn their loss.

Harry Wolfe was born December 22, 1868. He is an only son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wolfe of Vernon Prairie and has one sister, Mrs. Wm. Blackburn. He was married in October, 1898, to Miss Keeler of Mt. Sterling and to them were born two boys.

They lived for a time at Mt. Sterling where Mr. Wolfe was a respected citizen. Many friends and relatives mourn the most untimely death.

Source: Entler Scrapbook, vol. 4, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA