MUSSER, Frank P.

MUSSER, CORNS, MOORE

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Date: 7/21/2016 at 18:56:57

FRANK P. MUSSER

Frank P., son of Catherine and Henry Musser, was born in Van Buren county, August 12, 1852, passing peacefully to rest Wednesday, August 6, within a few days of his 72nd birthday.

With the exception of eleven years residence in Kansas he has been a respected resident and citizen of Iowa, a promoter in the upbuilding and progress of his home and state. A type of citizen that betters the world by his living.

He was united in marriage to Addie C. Corns June 6, 1884, their beautiful companionship of 40 years being severed by death which released his suffering. Two sons, Leo and Virgil, blessed this union and with their families sharing with the devoted wife and mother in ministrations for his comfort during his last illness.

Mr. Musser valued education as requisites in the lives of young men, nourished by the highest type of morality, strict integrity and nobility of character and as a teacher in the schools, cultivated these qualities and in turn transmitted them to his sons, educating them to lives of usefulness and positions of honor in the world of men.

Of quiet, gentle manner he gave to citizenship valued and efficient service, and as an honored member of the I.O.O.F. and Rebekah lodges. He affiliated with positions of trust in civic and public affairs. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Schools, member of the city council, secretary of lodges.

When Uncle Sam spread his great network linking the universe in one large family with rural service, Mr. Musser passed the examination with highest recommendations for a postmaster, and a personal knowledge of his qualifications by the inspector in charge was appointed rural carrier out of Bentonsport and continued in the service 17 years, giving to patrons and public the very best service. And to those intimately associated in the work his qualities for efficiency were highly appreciated. His strict application to the duties of his position won for him the gratitude beyond expression. His retirement by reason of his age of deepest regret.

In his home life he exercised the same principles of rightful living. His watchful care, his loving counsel, his goodness as father and husband were the endearing traits that were symbols of deepest love.

He found great pleasure in Bible study and was a faithful attendant of church and Sabbath School. To his family he leaves a priceless heritage, to his friends the fruitage of a well spent life.

Mourning with the bereaved wife are his sons, Leo and wife of Gilman, Iowa, and Virgil and wife of Highland Park, Ill., with grandchildren Ellen, Marion and Frederick, his hearts deepest treasures. With a sister, Mrs. Ed. Moore, of Spokane, Washington, and brother, W.J. Musser, of Natona, Kansas.

To the members of the choir to whom he was endeared by years of servitude as janitor, no night too dark or stormy or cold but the church was open for practice, and with deep emotion they rendered favorite songs of the deceased.

Some day the silver cord will break,
And I no more as now shall sing,
But oh, the Joy when I awake
Within the Palace of the King.

A large concourse of sorrowing friends paid tribute to his memory in services held from the Presbyterian church Friday afternoon. His pastor and close personal friend, Rev. Geo. Morris, speaking (missing)

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book G, Page 90, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA