George M. Ressinger (1864-1932)

DOUGHERTY, RESSINGER

Posted By: Eileen Reed (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:53

February 12, 1864 --- August 30, 1932

Death of George Ressinger

George Ressinger died at his home here Tuesday evening. Mr. Ressinger had been ill for several months and for the last two weeks his condition had been critical.

Funeral services will be held at the home this (Thursday) afternoon and the Masonic service will be read at the grave. The hour is 3:00.

Obituary will be published later.

Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
September 1, 1932

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George Ressinger Passed Away Tuesday

Geo. Ressinger, another of our old settlers, passed to his reward Tuesday evening about nine o’clock following several months illness caused by heart disease. His condition became more serious the first of the week, but all that loving hands could do could not keep the death angel away.

Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday afternoon at 3:00.

The Goldfield Gazette --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
September 1, 1932

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Goldfield Section

Obituary of Geo. Ressinger

George M. Ressinger, son of John A. and Mary Ressinger, was born in Portugal [Port Royal], Juniata county, Pa., on Feb. 12, 1864. Ten years later in 1874 his parents moved to Peoria, Ill., where George grew to manhood. In the spring of 1894 he moved to Goldfield, Iowa, and on Dec. 1, 1894 was married with Miss Mary A. Dougherty of Collinsville, near Williamsport, Pa. They returned to Goldfield and have since that time made it their home. Until on the evening of August 30 he fell asleep and when he awoke it was beyond the life of this world.

I have little need to tell you of his kindness and helpfulness to all who knew him, for you have known him, have felt it, and others have seen it.

Because of distance, not many of the loved ones of his own blood are here today, yet their places are taken by those who thru kindness have come into close relationship with. And now

We can only put by his work and his empty chair.
Fold up the clothes he used to wear;
Let down the curtains and close the door;
He will need the brilliant light no more.
He is strangely quiet, put out the light
And leave him alone—He will sleep tonight.

Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
September 8, 1932

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Services Held For George Ressinger

The death angel was active in this community last week, the last of his calls being at the George Ressinger home. Mr. Ressinger had been bothered with heart disease for over a year, but his almost daily visits to the post office after his mail kept his friends from realizing his serious condition. He always appeared on the street with a smile, and had a good word to speak to young and old alike, but he particularly liked the children.

But on Tuesday of last week his condition grew very serious and by evening his life departed this earth.

Mr. Ressinger had been a hard worker, and always a willing worker, making friends with all with whom he labored. These friends turned out in large numbers at the funeral services which were held at the home Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R. M. McCracken of the U. P. church.

The Masonic lodge of Eagle Grove and the Commandery lodge of Clarion, both of which Mr. Ressinger had been a member, had charge of the funeral services at the grave, conducting the beautiful Masonic ritual. The local lodge members were also present at the service. Mr. Worrel of Eagle Grove a past master of that lodge, read the burial ritual at the grave.

The Goldfield Gazette --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
September 8, 1932

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[Transcriber’s Note: Obituaries transcribed as published. The deceased’s birthplace was taken from his Iowa, Death Record.]