OBIT:
A Departed Pioneer: Levi Breizer Asleep in Jesus
Levi Brenizer was born in Churchtown,
Cumberland Co., Penn., Jan 29, 1825. Died at his residence near Longpine, Neb., Sunday, 8 pm Jan 19, 1896, aged 70 years, 11 month, and 19 days.
He moved with his parents to Smithville, Wayne County, Ohio in 1833 when that state was termed "The far West" and almost a dense forest. The beasts of the wildwood and heavy forest roamed at will, where now run the great railways, telegraph lines and the trail of the Indains, has been obliterated by the steady march of civilization.
At 17 years of age he learned the cabinet and undertaking trade, in which profession he displayed great skill for 8 years.
He was united in marriage to Rebecca Hess April 16, 1845 with whom he lived for a period of over 50 years joined by those holy bonds that were only severed by death. Having born to them three sons and two daughters all of whom survive him and were present at his death namely, Reason H., Lee D., Carrie E., all of Longpine, Ezra D. of Knobnosten, Mo., and Mrs. E.J. Floid, of Chadron, besides an adopted boy Will, who is now in Hullet, Wyo.
Mr. Brenizer moved to Mount Vernon, Ia. in 1849 overland route before the railroad was completed and lived there until 1882 then moved to Spirit Lake, Ia., living there two
years. From there he came to Longpine.
His bible was his constant companion. Although a great sufferer he praised God amidst all. He recieved great bodily injuries resulting from a fall Nov.15th last, taking sever cold settling on his lungs, together with a cancer on his face hastened his death. Suffering intensely, his mind was clear, resigned and trustful, waiting patiently for God to receive his spirit. He spoke of how unspeakable happy he would be with Jesus, sying, "to die was for him to live." He had no fear of death but was ready to go.
The funeral services were held at the house Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. P.H. Eighmy attended by a large concourse of friends, and followed by internment in Grand View Cemetery.
OBIT:
A Departed Pioneer: Levi Breizer Asleep in Jesus
Levi Brenizer was born in Churchtown,
Cumberland Co., Penn., Jan 29, 1825. Died at his residence near Longpine, Neb., Sunday, 8 pm Jan 19, 1896, aged 70 years, 11 month, and 19 days.
He moved with his parents to Smithville, Wayne County, Ohio in 1833 when that state was termed "The far West" and almost a dense forest. The beasts of the wildwood and heavy forest roamed at will, where now run the great railways, telegraph lines and the trail of the Indains, has been obliterated by the steady march of civilization.
At 17 years of age he learned the cabinet and undertaking trade, in which profession he displayed great skill for 8 years.
He was united in marriage to Rebecca Hess April 16, 1845 with whom he lived for a period of over 50 years joined by those holy bonds that were only severed by death. Having born to them three sons and two daughters all of whom survive him and were present at his death namely, Reason H., Lee D., Carrie E., all of Longpine, Ezra D. of Knobnosten, Mo., and Mrs. E.J. Floid, of Chadron, besides an adopted boy Will, who is now in Hullet, Wyo.
Mr. Brenizer moved to Mount Vernon, Ia. in 1849 overland route before the railroad was completed and lived there until 1882 then moved to Spirit Lake, Ia., living there two
years. From there he came to Longpine.
His bible was his constant companion. Although a great sufferer he praised God amidst all. He recieved great bodily injuries resulting from a fall Nov.15th last, taking sever cold settling on his lungs, together with a cancer on his face hastened his death. Suffering intensely, his mind was clear, resigned and trustful, waiting patiently for God to receive his spirit. He spoke of how unspeakable happy he would be with Jesus, sying, "to die was for him to live." He had no fear of death but was ready to go.
The funeral services were held at the house Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. P.H. Eighmy attended by a large concourse of friends, and followed by internment in Grand View Cemetery.
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