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John C. Breezley ADVOCATE, Rockwell City, Calhoun County, Iowa, FATHER OF PLAYER IS STRICKEN AT GAME HERE FRIDAY Mr. Breezley suffered a stroke late Friday afternoon at the local football field where he was watching the Rockwell City-Pocahontas football game, in which his son, Roger, was taking part. He died that evening at about 8 o'clock, never having regained consciousness. Mr. Breezley had been under the care of a physician for months, but he continued his work until the last day of his life. He did not seem to be unusually ill Friday and had watched the greater part of the football game from the sidelines. The game was practically finished when Mr. Breezley suddenly fainted and fell to the ground. Three hours later he died at his home. John Calvin Breezley was born June 29, 1869, at Cambridge, Iowa. He lived in Story county all of his life except the last seven years. The last seven years, Mr. Breezley has lived with his family in Calhoun county. For six years he served as farm superintendent of the state farm at the women's state reformatory near Rockwell City. He was married to Miss Isaa Rodgers in 1895. To this union five daughters and two sons were born, all of whom survive the father. Mr. Breezley was an honored member of the I. O. O. F. lodge of Rockwell City. He was an industrious farmer, quiet in manner and had an appreciation of good things. Mr. Breezley leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, seven children; Miss Florence Breezley of St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. H. L. Clover of St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Lee Huston and Harriet, Evelyn, Ralph and Roger Breezley, all of Rockwell City; his mother, who resides in Oklahoma; three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Monday afternoon, Rev. A. A. Halter officiating. Members of the high school football squad, and their coach, of which the son, Roger, is a member, attended the services in a body. Members of the local I. O. O. F. lodge were in attendance in a body. Interment at Rose Hill cemetery. Submitted by Merna Hansen |