The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday March 25, 1943
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COUNTY NATIVE DIES AT HOME
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The Rev. T[heodore] R. Theobald, 75, died at his home in Union township at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday after a long illness.
Born in Union township July 9, 1867, he was the son of George Michael and Catherine Haehl Theobald. He was married to Elizabeth Hawkins March 2, 1890. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1940.
The Rev. Mr. Theobald was a minister of the Pilgrim Holiness Church, his membership being in the Shelbyville church. Formerly he was a farmer. For five years he was secretary-treasurer of the local office of the Federal Land Bank of Louisville, Kentucky.
Surviving are the widow, three sons, Leo, Harry and Russell, all of Union township; one daughter, Mrs. Carrie Brown, of Anderson; twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two of his grandsons are in the military service. He is also survived by two brothers, George and Julius Theobald.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Rays Crossing C.U. church at 2:00 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Franklin Schoeff officiating. Burial will be in the Bennett cemetery in charge of Loren H. Murphy. The family requests that flowers be omitted. Friends may call at the home after 2:00 p.m. today.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Sharon Rensberger
The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday March 25, 1943
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COUNTY NATIVE DIES AT HOME
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The Rev. T[heodore] R. Theobald, 75, died at his home in Union township at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday after a long illness.
Born in Union township July 9, 1867, he was the son of George Michael and Catherine Haehl Theobald. He was married to Elizabeth Hawkins March 2, 1890. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1940.
The Rev. Mr. Theobald was a minister of the Pilgrim Holiness Church, his membership being in the Shelbyville church. Formerly he was a farmer. For five years he was secretary-treasurer of the local office of the Federal Land Bank of Louisville, Kentucky.
Surviving are the widow, three sons, Leo, Harry and Russell, all of Union township; one daughter, Mrs. Carrie Brown, of Anderson; twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two of his grandsons are in the military service. He is also survived by two brothers, George and Julius Theobald.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Rays Crossing C.U. church at 2:00 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Franklin Schoeff officiating. Burial will be in the Bennett cemetery in charge of Loren H. Murphy. The family requests that flowers be omitted. Friends may call at the home after 2:00 p.m. today.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Sharon Rensberger
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