Whitaker. - Joseph Whitaker was born Jan. 18, 1844, at Canton Zurich, Switzerland; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Miller, near Beaver Crossing, Nebr., Feb. 12, 1929; aged 85 y. 24 d. He came to America when a young man. On Jan. 18, 1875, he was united in marriage to Fannie Rich. To this union were born 3 sons and 2 daughters (Joseph E., and John, Albany, Oreg.; Benjamin, Milford, Nebr.; and Mrs. Henry Miller; one daughter preceded him in death). He also leaves 20 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and a host of friends who learned to love him. In early life he united with the Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until death. His wife preceded him in death. He was a kind husband and a loving father. Funeral services were conducted by Bros. Geo. Miller and Wm. R. Eicher. Text, II Cor. 5; Eccl. 5:12. Interment in West Fairview cemetery.
Whitaker. - Joseph Whitaker was born Jan. 18, 1844, at Canton Zurich, Switzerland; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Miller, near Beaver Crossing, Nebr., Feb. 12, 1929; aged 85 y. 24 d. He came to America when a young man. On Jan. 18, 1875, he was united in marriage to Fannie Rich. To this union were born 3 sons and 2 daughters (Joseph E., and John, Albany, Oreg.; Benjamin, Milford, Nebr.; and Mrs. Henry Miller; one daughter preceded him in death). He also leaves 20 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and a host of friends who learned to love him. In early life he united with the Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until death. His wife preceded him in death. He was a kind husband and a loving father. Funeral services were conducted by Bros. Geo. Miller and Wm. R. Eicher. Text, II Cor. 5; Eccl. 5:12. Interment in West Fairview cemetery.
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