Charlie Homer Minner, son of Eliza (Baker) Minner and John Peter Minner, was born October 12, 1891, near Soldier, and passed away at his home February 17, 1971.
He attended Soldier schools and as a young man engaged in farming; an occupation he pursued most of his life. Except for the brief time spent in Brown county, Kansas and in California, he farmed in Jackson county.
On October 22, 1917 he was married to Myrtle Bailey of Holton, who preceded him in death, November 8, 1967. They had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary 17 days before her death.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Merwin (Charlene) Squires of Holton, and a son, Francis Minner of Soldier; eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; also by three sisters, Mrs. Millicent Heath, Topeka, Mrs. Ratia Klusmire, Holton, and Mrs. Bertha Forster of Jacksonville, Florida; two brothers, Claude of Vista, California and Clyde of Festus, Missouri; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends mourn his going.
"Charlie", as he was affectionatley known by young and old, was a friend to everyone. He was highly respected for his integrity, generosity and unselfishness. He truly "lived in a house by the side of the road and was a friend to man." The community has lost a beloved friend - his family has lost a devoted father and grandfather.
Funeral services were held at the Mercer Funeral Home on February 20 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Paul Davis officiated, vocal music was furnished by Clyde Rieschick and Claude Rieschick. They were accompanied by Mrs. Dean Stous.
Pallbearers were Jerry Barnes, Dale Barnes, Paul Reisinger, Keith White, Evan Lewelling and George L. Hughes. Interment was in the Soldier Cemetery.
THE HOLTON RECORDER
SOLDIER - Charlie Minner, 79, Soldier, was found dead Wednesday in the pit of the water system at his home three miles west of Soldier.
Minner was found Wednesday afternoon by Jerry Barnes of Soldier.
Friday, the cause of death had not been determined. It appeared that Minner was working on the water system, but whether he died from injuries in falling into the pit or if he died from other causes and fell into the pit was not known.
He was born October 12, 1891, near Soldier. He was a farmer.
He was married on October 22, 1917, to Myrtle Bailey. She died in November, 1967.
Survisors include a son, Francis Minner, rural Soldier; a daughter, Mrs. Charlene Squires, Holton; two brothers, Clyde Minner, Festus, Missouri, and Claude Minner, Vista, California; two sisters, Mrs. Ratia Klusmire, Holton and Mrs. Bertha Forster, Jacksonville, Florida; a half-sister, Mrs. Millicent Heath, Topeka; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon. Burial was in soldier cemetery.
He attended Soldier schools and as a young man engaged in farming; an occupation he pursued most of his life. Except for the brief time spent in Brown county, Kansas and in California, he farmed in Jackson county.
On October 22, 1917 he was married to Myrtle Bailey of Holton, who preceded him in death, November 8, 1967. They had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary 17 days before her death.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Merwin (Charlene) Squires of Holton, and a son, Francis Minner of Soldier; eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; also by three sisters, Mrs. Millicent Heath, Topeka, Mrs. Ratia Klusmire, Holton, and Mrs. Bertha Forster of Jacksonville, Florida; two brothers, Claude of Vista, California and Clyde of Festus, Missouri; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends mourn his going.
"Charlie", as he was affectionatley known by young and old, was a friend to everyone. He was highly respected for his integrity, generosity and unselfishness. He truly "lived in a house by the side of the road and was a friend to man." The community has lost a beloved friend - his family has lost a devoted father and grandfather.
Funeral services were held at the Mercer Funeral Home on February 20 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Paul Davis officiated, vocal music was furnished by Clyde Rieschick and Claude Rieschick. They were accompanied by Mrs. Dean Stous.
Pallbearers were Jerry Barnes, Dale Barnes, Paul Reisinger, Keith White, Evan Lewelling and George L. Hughes. Interment was in the Soldier Cemetery.
THE HOLTON RECORDER
SOLDIER - Charlie Minner, 79, Soldier, was found dead Wednesday in the pit of the water system at his home three miles west of Soldier.
Minner was found Wednesday afternoon by Jerry Barnes of Soldier.
Friday, the cause of death had not been determined. It appeared that Minner was working on the water system, but whether he died from injuries in falling into the pit or if he died from other causes and fell into the pit was not known.
He was born October 12, 1891, near Soldier. He was a farmer.
He was married on October 22, 1917, to Myrtle Bailey. She died in November, 1967.
Survisors include a son, Francis Minner, rural Soldier; a daughter, Mrs. Charlene Squires, Holton; two brothers, Clyde Minner, Festus, Missouri, and Claude Minner, Vista, California; two sisters, Mrs. Ratia Klusmire, Holton and Mrs. Bertha Forster, Jacksonville, Florida; a half-sister, Mrs. Millicent Heath, Topeka; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon. Burial was in soldier cemetery.
Charlie Homer Minner, son of Eliza (Baker) Minner and John Peter Minner, was born October 12, 1891, near Soldier, and passed away at his home February 17, 1971.
He attended Soldier schools and as a young man engaged in farming; an occupation he pursued most of his life. Except for the brief time spent in Brown county, Kansas and in California, he farmed in Jackson county.
On October 22, 1917 he was married to Myrtle Bailey of Holton, who preceded him in death, November 8, 1967. They had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary 17 days before her death.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Merwin (Charlene) Squires of Holton, and a son, Francis Minner of Soldier; eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; also by three sisters, Mrs. Millicent Heath, Topeka, Mrs. Ratia Klusmire, Holton, and Mrs. Bertha Forster of Jacksonville, Florida; two brothers, Claude of Vista, California and Clyde of Festus, Missouri; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends mourn his going.
"Charlie", as he was affectionatley known by young and old, was a friend to everyone. He was highly respected for his integrity, generosity and unselfishness. He truly "lived in a house by the side of the road and was a friend to man." The community has lost a beloved friend - his family has lost a devoted father and grandfather.
Funeral services were held at the Mercer Funeral Home on February 20 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Paul Davis officiated, vocal music was furnished by Clyde Rieschick and Claude Rieschick. They were accompanied by Mrs. Dean Stous.
Pallbearers were Jerry Barnes, Dale Barnes, Paul Reisinger, Keith White, Evan Lewelling and George L. Hughes. Interment was in the Soldier Cemetery.
THE HOLTON RECORDER
SOLDIER - Charlie Minner, 79, Soldier, was found dead Wednesday in the pit of the water system at his home three miles west of Soldier.
Minner was found Wednesday afternoon by Jerry Barnes of Soldier.
Friday, the cause of death had not been determined. It appeared that Minner was working on the water system, but whether he died from injuries in falling into the pit or if he died from other causes and fell into the pit was not known.
He was born October 12, 1891, near Soldier. He was a farmer.
He was married on October 22, 1917, to Myrtle Bailey. She died in November, 1967.
Survisors include a son, Francis Minner, rural Soldier; a daughter, Mrs. Charlene Squires, Holton; two brothers, Clyde Minner, Festus, Missouri, and Claude Minner, Vista, California; two sisters, Mrs. Ratia Klusmire, Holton and Mrs. Bertha Forster, Jacksonville, Florida; a half-sister, Mrs. Millicent Heath, Topeka; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon. Burial was in soldier cemetery.
He attended Soldier schools and as a young man engaged in farming; an occupation he pursued most of his life. Except for the brief time spent in Brown county, Kansas and in California, he farmed in Jackson county.
On October 22, 1917 he was married to Myrtle Bailey of Holton, who preceded him in death, November 8, 1967. They had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary 17 days before her death.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Merwin (Charlene) Squires of Holton, and a son, Francis Minner of Soldier; eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; also by three sisters, Mrs. Millicent Heath, Topeka, Mrs. Ratia Klusmire, Holton, and Mrs. Bertha Forster of Jacksonville, Florida; two brothers, Claude of Vista, California and Clyde of Festus, Missouri; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends mourn his going.
"Charlie", as he was affectionatley known by young and old, was a friend to everyone. He was highly respected for his integrity, generosity and unselfishness. He truly "lived in a house by the side of the road and was a friend to man." The community has lost a beloved friend - his family has lost a devoted father and grandfather.
Funeral services were held at the Mercer Funeral Home on February 20 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Paul Davis officiated, vocal music was furnished by Clyde Rieschick and Claude Rieschick. They were accompanied by Mrs. Dean Stous.
Pallbearers were Jerry Barnes, Dale Barnes, Paul Reisinger, Keith White, Evan Lewelling and George L. Hughes. Interment was in the Soldier Cemetery.
THE HOLTON RECORDER
SOLDIER - Charlie Minner, 79, Soldier, was found dead Wednesday in the pit of the water system at his home three miles west of Soldier.
Minner was found Wednesday afternoon by Jerry Barnes of Soldier.
Friday, the cause of death had not been determined. It appeared that Minner was working on the water system, but whether he died from injuries in falling into the pit or if he died from other causes and fell into the pit was not known.
He was born October 12, 1891, near Soldier. He was a farmer.
He was married on October 22, 1917, to Myrtle Bailey. She died in November, 1967.
Survisors include a son, Francis Minner, rural Soldier; a daughter, Mrs. Charlene Squires, Holton; two brothers, Clyde Minner, Festus, Missouri, and Claude Minner, Vista, California; two sisters, Mrs. Ratia Klusmire, Holton and Mrs. Bertha Forster, Jacksonville, Florida; a half-sister, Mrs. Millicent Heath, Topeka; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon. Burial was in soldier cemetery.
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