OBIT:
William Henry Remy first opened his eyes to the light of day near Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana on March 3, 1844 and it was on March 3, 1912 that he passed on to experience the realities of the world that lies just beyond. Thus he, on the anniversary of his birth, was translated also to the life beyond.
Between those two dates covering a period of sixty-eight years, very briefly we record the history of his life but for the present we can only offer the main facts leaving all the rest to be treasured in the memory of those whom he loved and who loved him.
Hardly had he attained the age of six when his parents removed to a new home in Bartholomew County in the same state. Here he grew to manhood and here he took as his wife on September 1, 1864, Miss Anna Matilda Essex of that same county. With her he had walked in loving union all those years. To them were given seven children, six of whom are still living to comfort the mother in her great bereavement.
Their oldest child, Mrs. J. H. Heron of Grand Junction, Colorado, preceded the father to the home beyond in February 1902. The children surviving are: Mrs. F. L. Crie, Rock Springs, Wyoming; Miss Luella Remy, Indianapolis, Indiana; Arthur Remy, who resided with his mother; B. D. Remy of Monticello, Illinois; O. W. Remy of Indianapolis, Indiana; and Mrs. Ed Troxel of Casper, Wyoming. There were twelve grandchildren, eight of whom are living. There is also one great grandchild.
Bartholomew County, Indiana, continued to be his home until October, 1886 when he came to Ainsworth to make his home. His younger brother, Dr. George O. Remy, had settled here a couple of years before and the two had been almost inseparable. The mother had charged him to look after his brother and to this charge he was ever faithful until his severe illness some eight years ago. Since then he has been an invalid.
During the nearly twenty-six years that he has lived in this locality, for with the exception of a little time at Grand Junction, Colorado and another brief period at David City, Nebraska, he has continued to live here, the older citizens of Ainsworth have had opportunity to know the characteristics of Uncle Will Remy. Some of those who knew him best have said that those who came here later did not know him as he was in the days of his manhood and strength.
An old neighbor has said that he was most truthful and honest. This neighbor asserts that occasionally he would borrow money and whenever he did he could always be depended upon to be absolutely prompt in meeting his obligations. Indeed this man asserts that of all the men with whom he has done business, Uncle Will Remy was the most prompt.
Besides the children and his widow, at his death he leaves an aged stepmother and three brothers. The stepmother resides at Hope, Indiana. Dr. George O. Remy at Ainsworth, Nebraska; A. H. Remy of Kokomo, Indiana; and C. J. Remy of Columbus, Indiana.
For the greater part of his life he was a very successful farmer and stock raiser. For two years, however, he was in the mercantile business in Hope, Indiana. Two years after his marriage he united with the Baptist Church at Hawcreek, near his home, and thus for the last forty-six years he has retained his membership in that church.
The funeral services were held from the Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Brient, assisted by Rev. Dr. Carns, the district superintendent. The church was well filled with the relatives and friends of the deceased. The casket was covered with beautiful flowers and the services were deeply impressive. The choir consisted of Mrs. John Humphreys, Miss Edith May Merten and Messers Will Sawyers and D. F. Chappell. The organist was Mrs. Brient. The pallbearers were D. H. Troral, Henry Herring, George E. Fowler, George Baker, J. D. Kirkpatrick and John DeScit. The interment was in the Ainsworth Cemetery.
OBIT:
William Henry Remy first opened his eyes to the light of day near Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana on March 3, 1844 and it was on March 3, 1912 that he passed on to experience the realities of the world that lies just beyond. Thus he, on the anniversary of his birth, was translated also to the life beyond.
Between those two dates covering a period of sixty-eight years, very briefly we record the history of his life but for the present we can only offer the main facts leaving all the rest to be treasured in the memory of those whom he loved and who loved him.
Hardly had he attained the age of six when his parents removed to a new home in Bartholomew County in the same state. Here he grew to manhood and here he took as his wife on September 1, 1864, Miss Anna Matilda Essex of that same county. With her he had walked in loving union all those years. To them were given seven children, six of whom are still living to comfort the mother in her great bereavement.
Their oldest child, Mrs. J. H. Heron of Grand Junction, Colorado, preceded the father to the home beyond in February 1902. The children surviving are: Mrs. F. L. Crie, Rock Springs, Wyoming; Miss Luella Remy, Indianapolis, Indiana; Arthur Remy, who resided with his mother; B. D. Remy of Monticello, Illinois; O. W. Remy of Indianapolis, Indiana; and Mrs. Ed Troxel of Casper, Wyoming. There were twelve grandchildren, eight of whom are living. There is also one great grandchild.
Bartholomew County, Indiana, continued to be his home until October, 1886 when he came to Ainsworth to make his home. His younger brother, Dr. George O. Remy, had settled here a couple of years before and the two had been almost inseparable. The mother had charged him to look after his brother and to this charge he was ever faithful until his severe illness some eight years ago. Since then he has been an invalid.
During the nearly twenty-six years that he has lived in this locality, for with the exception of a little time at Grand Junction, Colorado and another brief period at David City, Nebraska, he has continued to live here, the older citizens of Ainsworth have had opportunity to know the characteristics of Uncle Will Remy. Some of those who knew him best have said that those who came here later did not know him as he was in the days of his manhood and strength.
An old neighbor has said that he was most truthful and honest. This neighbor asserts that occasionally he would borrow money and whenever he did he could always be depended upon to be absolutely prompt in meeting his obligations. Indeed this man asserts that of all the men with whom he has done business, Uncle Will Remy was the most prompt.
Besides the children and his widow, at his death he leaves an aged stepmother and three brothers. The stepmother resides at Hope, Indiana. Dr. George O. Remy at Ainsworth, Nebraska; A. H. Remy of Kokomo, Indiana; and C. J. Remy of Columbus, Indiana.
For the greater part of his life he was a very successful farmer and stock raiser. For two years, however, he was in the mercantile business in Hope, Indiana. Two years after his marriage he united with the Baptist Church at Hawcreek, near his home, and thus for the last forty-six years he has retained his membership in that church.
The funeral services were held from the Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Brient, assisted by Rev. Dr. Carns, the district superintendent. The church was well filled with the relatives and friends of the deceased. The casket was covered with beautiful flowers and the services were deeply impressive. The choir consisted of Mrs. John Humphreys, Miss Edith May Merten and Messers Will Sawyers and D. F. Chappell. The organist was Mrs. Brient. The pallbearers were D. H. Troral, Henry Herring, George E. Fowler, George Baker, J. D. Kirkpatrick and John DeScit. The interment was in the Ainsworth Cemetery.
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