Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 104, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 March 1916 — Remains of Jacob M. Lesh Brought Here for Burial. [ARTICLE]

Remains of Jacob M. Lesh Brought Here for Burial.

Jacob M. Lesh, for many years a resident of Barkley tp., mention of whose critical illness was made in last Wednesday’s Democrat, died at the home of his son, D. E. Lesh, near Menomonie, Wis., shortly before 12 o’clock last Friday night, hig death occurring on the 74th anniversary of his birth. The remains were brought to Rensselaer Monday, accompanied by his son and daughter, Van Lesh of Michigan and Mrs. Elias Arnold of Barkley tp., who were called there last week by his illness, ana were taken to the Arnold home from whence the funeral took place at 10 o’clock yesterday, conducted by ’a Dunkard preacher, and burial made in the Dunkard cemetery beside his wife, who died some 14 years ago. John Lesh of near Pleasant Ridge, who accompanied Mrs. Arnold to Menomonie, returned home Sunday. Mr. Lesh was unconscious when they reached his bedside and passed away without regaining consciousness.

Mr. Lesh was a native of Indiana having been born in Miami county. His early life was spent in Ohio and he later located in Missouri where he remained fora number of years. He came to Jasper county, Indiana, in 1888 and with his family located in Barkley tp. A few years ago he purchased a farm near Menomonie, Wis., his son also purchasing a farm and he has since made his home with this son, but frequently visited relatives here and in Ohio. He ; was a fine old gentleman and had many friends in Rensselaer and Jasper county who will regret to learn of his death. He leaves four children, D. E. Lesh of Menomonie. Wis.; Ven Lesh of Blanchard, Mich.; Mrs. Elias Arnold of Barkley tp., and John Lesh of Marion tp. Also an adopted daughter, Mrs. Cluifs Al organegg, of Oswego, Hl.