OBITUARY.
Abram Aker was born in a little log cabin in Clinton township, La Porte co., Ind., Sept. 17th, 1841 and departed this life April 25th, 1921, aged 79 years, 7 months and 8 days.
He was united in marriage to Emily S. Basom Jan. 15, 1863. To this union were born 2 children, one son, Rudolph Aker and a little daughter, Harriet Lucinda, who died in infancy.
He united with the M. E. church when he was 21 years old, and of which he has ever since remained a consistent member.
He lived in Clinton township until the year 1909, when he moved to Wanatah, where he has since resided.
He was ever a man of sterling upright character, honest in his dealings, a neighbor among neighbors, living in peace with all.
His home, family and church meant much to him. He was a great lover of outdoor nature and like to beautify his home with trees and shrubs, and leaves behind, for future generations to enjoy, the fruit of his care.
He had not been in robust health for a number of years but was always cheerful and helpful.
We are minded of the suggestive words of Wetherald in which he contrasts his body and soul.
"The body says I am thirsty,
The body says I am cold.
The body says I am weary,
And last of all I am old.
And for the thirsty there is water
And shelter warm in the blast,
And for the ache there is slumber
And it dies, it dies at last.
But I am a soul please Heaven,
And though I freeze in my cage,
Or burn in sleepless fever,
I shall live untouched by age."
At one time Mr. Aker was superintendent of the Clinton township Sunday school.
He always enjoyed the church services, and was ever in his place when his health permitted.
Was an honorary member of the W. C. T. U. He ever took an interest in that which was for the best and for the uplift of the community.
Now his life work is finished and he has gone to receive the reward.
Well done thou good and faithful servant!
He leaves behind a true and faithful wife, who has walked by his side for a little over 58 years, one son, Rudolph Aker of Wanatah, 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Then
Let us be patient, these severe afflictions
Not from the ground arise;
But oftentimes celestial benedictions
Assume this dark disguise.
We see but dimly through these mists and vapors
And these earthly damps--
Which seem to us but funeral tapers
May be Heaven's distant lamps."
We wish to thank the kind friends and neighbors for all they did for us during the illness and death of our husband and father, and also to express our gratitude for the floral offerings.
MRS. EMMA AKER
AND SON, RUDOLPH.
Obituary published in The Wanatah MIrror (Wanatah, IN), on May 5, 1921, pg. 5.
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The funeral was held from the home at 2 p.m., yesterday. Rev. Sheppard, of the Christian church, preached the funeral sermon and Mrs. H. P. Goodwin and Walter Hammersley very impressively sang three beautiful selections.
The remains were laid at rest in the cemetery near Union Mills where a large number of friends and relatives followed to pay their last tribute of respect to this kind old friend and neighbor.
THE MIRROR extends their sympathy to the family in their hour of sorrow.
Published in The Wanatah Mirror (Wanatah, IN), on April 28, 1921, pg. 5.
Abram Aker was born in a little log cabin in Clinton township, La Porte co., Ind., Sept. 17th, 1841 and departed this life April 25th, 1921, aged 79 years, 7 months and 8 days.
He was united in marriage to Emily S. Basom Jan. 15, 1863. To this union were born 2 children, one son, Rudolph Aker and a little daughter, Harriet Lucinda, who died in infancy.
He united with the M. E. church when he was 21 years old, and of which he has ever since remained a consistent member.
He lived in Clinton township until the year 1909, when he moved to Wanatah, where he has since resided.
He was ever a man of sterling upright character, honest in his dealings, a neighbor among neighbors, living in peace with all.
His home, family and church meant much to him. He was a great lover of outdoor nature and like to beautify his home with trees and shrubs, and leaves behind, for future generations to enjoy, the fruit of his care.
He had not been in robust health for a number of years but was always cheerful and helpful.
We are minded of the suggestive words of Wetherald in which he contrasts his body and soul.
"The body says I am thirsty,
The body says I am cold.
The body says I am weary,
And last of all I am old.
And for the thirsty there is water
And shelter warm in the blast,
And for the ache there is slumber
And it dies, it dies at last.
But I am a soul please Heaven,
And though I freeze in my cage,
Or burn in sleepless fever,
I shall live untouched by age."
At one time Mr. Aker was superintendent of the Clinton township Sunday school.
He always enjoyed the church services, and was ever in his place when his health permitted.
Was an honorary member of the W. C. T. U. He ever took an interest in that which was for the best and for the uplift of the community.
Now his life work is finished and he has gone to receive the reward.
Well done thou good and faithful servant!
He leaves behind a true and faithful wife, who has walked by his side for a little over 58 years, one son, Rudolph Aker of Wanatah, 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Then
Let us be patient, these severe afflictions
Not from the ground arise;
But oftentimes celestial benedictions
Assume this dark disguise.
We see but dimly through these mists and vapors
And these earthly damps--
Which seem to us but funeral tapers
May be Heaven's distant lamps."
We wish to thank the kind friends and neighbors for all they did for us during the illness and death of our husband and father, and also to express our gratitude for the floral offerings.
MRS. EMMA AKER
AND SON, RUDOLPH.
Obituary published in The Wanatah MIrror (Wanatah, IN), on May 5, 1921, pg. 5.
~~~~
The funeral was held from the home at 2 p.m., yesterday. Rev. Sheppard, of the Christian church, preached the funeral sermon and Mrs. H. P. Goodwin and Walter Hammersley very impressively sang three beautiful selections.
The remains were laid at rest in the cemetery near Union Mills where a large number of friends and relatives followed to pay their last tribute of respect to this kind old friend and neighbor.
THE MIRROR extends their sympathy to the family in their hour of sorrow.
Published in The Wanatah Mirror (Wanatah, IN), on April 28, 1921, pg. 5.
OBITUARY.
Abram Aker was born in a little log cabin in Clinton township, La Porte co., Ind., Sept. 17th, 1841 and departed this life April 25th, 1921, aged 79 years, 7 months and 8 days.
He was united in marriage to Emily S. Basom Jan. 15, 1863. To this union were born 2 children, one son, Rudolph Aker and a little daughter, Harriet Lucinda, who died in infancy.
He united with the M. E. church when he was 21 years old, and of which he has ever since remained a consistent member.
He lived in Clinton township until the year 1909, when he moved to Wanatah, where he has since resided.
He was ever a man of sterling upright character, honest in his dealings, a neighbor among neighbors, living in peace with all.
His home, family and church meant much to him. He was a great lover of outdoor nature and like to beautify his home with trees and shrubs, and leaves behind, for future generations to enjoy, the fruit of his care.
He had not been in robust health for a number of years but was always cheerful and helpful.
We are minded of the suggestive words of Wetherald in which he contrasts his body and soul.
"The body says I am thirsty,
The body says I am cold.
The body says I am weary,
And last of all I am old.
And for the thirsty there is water
And shelter warm in the blast,
And for the ache there is slumber
And it dies, it dies at last.
But I am a soul please Heaven,
And though I freeze in my cage,
Or burn in sleepless fever,
I shall live untouched by age."
At one time Mr. Aker was superintendent of the Clinton township Sunday school.
He always enjoyed the church services, and was ever in his place when his health permitted.
Was an honorary member of the W. C. T. U. He ever took an interest in that which was for the best and for the uplift of the community.
Now his life work is finished and he has gone to receive the reward.
Well done thou good and faithful servant!
He leaves behind a true and faithful wife, who has walked by his side for a little over 58 years, one son, Rudolph Aker of Wanatah, 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Then
Let us be patient, these severe afflictions
Not from the ground arise;
But oftentimes celestial benedictions
Assume this dark disguise.
We see but dimly through these mists and vapors
And these earthly damps--
Which seem to us but funeral tapers
May be Heaven's distant lamps."
We wish to thank the kind friends and neighbors for all they did for us during the illness and death of our husband and father, and also to express our gratitude for the floral offerings.
MRS. EMMA AKER
AND SON, RUDOLPH.
Obituary published in The Wanatah MIrror (Wanatah, IN), on May 5, 1921, pg. 5.
~~~~
The funeral was held from the home at 2 p.m., yesterday. Rev. Sheppard, of the Christian church, preached the funeral sermon and Mrs. H. P. Goodwin and Walter Hammersley very impressively sang three beautiful selections.
The remains were laid at rest in the cemetery near Union Mills where a large number of friends and relatives followed to pay their last tribute of respect to this kind old friend and neighbor.
THE MIRROR extends their sympathy to the family in their hour of sorrow.
Published in The Wanatah Mirror (Wanatah, IN), on April 28, 1921, pg. 5.
Abram Aker was born in a little log cabin in Clinton township, La Porte co., Ind., Sept. 17th, 1841 and departed this life April 25th, 1921, aged 79 years, 7 months and 8 days.
He was united in marriage to Emily S. Basom Jan. 15, 1863. To this union were born 2 children, one son, Rudolph Aker and a little daughter, Harriet Lucinda, who died in infancy.
He united with the M. E. church when he was 21 years old, and of which he has ever since remained a consistent member.
He lived in Clinton township until the year 1909, when he moved to Wanatah, where he has since resided.
He was ever a man of sterling upright character, honest in his dealings, a neighbor among neighbors, living in peace with all.
His home, family and church meant much to him. He was a great lover of outdoor nature and like to beautify his home with trees and shrubs, and leaves behind, for future generations to enjoy, the fruit of his care.
He had not been in robust health for a number of years but was always cheerful and helpful.
We are minded of the suggestive words of Wetherald in which he contrasts his body and soul.
"The body says I am thirsty,
The body says I am cold.
The body says I am weary,
And last of all I am old.
And for the thirsty there is water
And shelter warm in the blast,
And for the ache there is slumber
And it dies, it dies at last.
But I am a soul please Heaven,
And though I freeze in my cage,
Or burn in sleepless fever,
I shall live untouched by age."
At one time Mr. Aker was superintendent of the Clinton township Sunday school.
He always enjoyed the church services, and was ever in his place when his health permitted.
Was an honorary member of the W. C. T. U. He ever took an interest in that which was for the best and for the uplift of the community.
Now his life work is finished and he has gone to receive the reward.
Well done thou good and faithful servant!
He leaves behind a true and faithful wife, who has walked by his side for a little over 58 years, one son, Rudolph Aker of Wanatah, 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Then
Let us be patient, these severe afflictions
Not from the ground arise;
But oftentimes celestial benedictions
Assume this dark disguise.
We see but dimly through these mists and vapors
And these earthly damps--
Which seem to us but funeral tapers
May be Heaven's distant lamps."
We wish to thank the kind friends and neighbors for all they did for us during the illness and death of our husband and father, and also to express our gratitude for the floral offerings.
MRS. EMMA AKER
AND SON, RUDOLPH.
Obituary published in The Wanatah MIrror (Wanatah, IN), on May 5, 1921, pg. 5.
~~~~
The funeral was held from the home at 2 p.m., yesterday. Rev. Sheppard, of the Christian church, preached the funeral sermon and Mrs. H. P. Goodwin and Walter Hammersley very impressively sang three beautiful selections.
The remains were laid at rest in the cemetery near Union Mills where a large number of friends and relatives followed to pay their last tribute of respect to this kind old friend and neighbor.
THE MIRROR extends their sympathy to the family in their hour of sorrow.
Published in The Wanatah Mirror (Wanatah, IN), on April 28, 1921, pg. 5.
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