FISHER, Henry: Died 1942

FISHER , MOORE

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 11/18/2013 at 09:51:54

Henry Fisher, 72, Dies Near Milton
**Handwritten: Farmer Is Found Dead in Bed; Sister, 3 Brothers Survive; Funeral Held Tuesday Afternoon

Henry Fisher well known farmer living northeast of Milton, was found dead in bed Tuesday at the home of his brother, Clarence Fisher. Mr. Fisher was 72 years old, unmarried, and had spent most of his life in the community where he died.

Death is though to have resulted from a heart attack.

Surviving are three brothers, Edward Fisher, John Fisher and Clarence Fisher, and a sister Mrs. Hollis Moore, all living in the Lebanon vicinity. Two sisters preceded him in death.

Funeral services were conducted at the home at 2 o'clock this afternoon in charge of the Rev. Gerald Jud of Milton. Mrs. Mary Couch sang at the final rites.

Burial was at the Lebanon cemetery. The bearers were Clarence Clayton, Jay Zeitler, Emmett Canfield, Charles Rohkopf, Leslie Epperly and Burr Burchett.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 340, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA