Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 77, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 January 1915 — George Werner Dead. [ARTICLE]

George Werner Dead.

George H. Werner, who has been ailing in health for the past several months, on account of tuberculosis of the spine, died at his home in Newton tp., Tuesday evening, Dec. ‘29, at about 5 o’clock, aged 59 years, 2 months and 23 days. The funeral was held at the church in Rensselaer on Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Titus. The Odd Fellows Order, of which Mr. Werner was a member, being in charge. Burial was made in Weston cemetery. * ‘ ‘ George H. Werner, son of Jonathan and Louisa Werner, was born in Wyandott county, Ohio, Sept. 21, 1855; died Dec. 29, 1914, aged 59 years, 3 months and 8 days. Jn the year 1857 his parents moved from the state of Ohio to Indiana and settled near North Judson, where he grew to manhood. He was twice married. In the year 1880 he married Flora Payne of North Judson, Ind., who died April 3, 1884. On Oct. 25, 1886, he was again united in marriage to Henrietta Leffler, Who survives him. In June, 1901, he united with the Christian church at Frankton, Ind., under the ministry of C. E. Wells. In 1902 he was appointed deacon, and he hus lived a consistent Christian life until called to ihls reward. He was also a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge at Francesville, of which he was Past Grand. He was also a member of the encampment at Frankton, both lodges having cared for him #1 n his last illness. He leaves to mourn his loss, his devoted wife, two brothers, William H., of Ora, Ind., and Levi C. Werber of Oklahoma, and three sisters, Mrs. Chance of Knox, Mrs. Ringers and Mrs. G. M. Veach of Winamac, and many friends. The church, lodge and friends lose a noble, ihonest and upright man. His last words were: “All “Is well.”