Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 234, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 October 1913 — Obituary of Albert E. Alter. [ARTICLE]

Obituary of Albert E. Alter.

Albert Edward Alter, son of Benjamin F. and Louisa Alter, was bom in Clinton county, Ind., Dec. 5, 1860, and departed this life Sept. 25, 1913, aged 52 years, 9 months and 29 days. He was united in marriage to Ida Wolf April 10, 1887/ To this union were born three children, Ruth, Paul and Lucile, all dying in infancy. He was bereft of his companion April 12, 1895. On May 27, 1900, he was united in marriage to Delma Nowels, of Rensselaer, Ind. To this union were born three daughter, Helen Arminta, Pauline Eva, and Dorothy May. At the time of his death he was cashier of the Citizen’s Bank of Forest, Ind., which position he had filled since its organization in 1905. He was a member of the Forest Baptist church, an active worker in the cause and will be sadly missed by the membership. He was identified with the Masonic and I. O. O. F. lodges of Forest, Ind. In his dealings with his fellowmen his life was labove reproach. He leaves the world with a character bright with honesty and uprightness of purpose. His warmhearted genial nature made him maiiy friends. Being a man of more than ordinary intelligence, good judgment and quick perception, he was able to give good and timely counsel to the many who came seeking advice in regard to the perplexing question of life. There are many who will say he helped them along life’s unever woy. He made the path a little smoother and the burden a little lighter. As g citizen, neighbor and friend he leaves behind him a lasting influence for good. * As a son and brother he was loving, kind and true. To him the family tie was sacred. In the rush and hurry of life he never forgot his parental home and the aged loved ones there. He was continu-ally-planning for their comfort and enjoyment. As a husband and father his life was exemplary. His home life w r as crowned with a halo of beauty that will not soon fade away. The happiest hours of his life were spent in the midst of his family circle, and it is there that the sweetest memories and best influence of his life will abide. Although he is separated from us now. yet we eonfldenty believe we shall meet him again in that home beyond, where partings are unknown. He leaves to mourn his departure his companion and three daughters, his parents, father and mother-in-law. the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Nowels, of Rensselaer, Ind.: three brothers, Frank, of Rensselaer, Harry, of Forest, and Lou is, of Dayton, Ohio; three sisters, Mr#a June Chaney, of. Rensselaer, Mrs. Edna Reed and Mrs. Amy Chaney, both of Dayton, Ohio: also a large cirele of relatives and friends.. Funeral services conducted by his pastor. Interment in the Union cemetery. , /