Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 82, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 January 1920 — Obituary [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Obituary

William Shelhart, son of Jacob and Catherine Shelhart, was born near Pulaski, Ind., Feb. 10, 1857, and departed this life at his honne in Rensselaer Sunday morning, Jan. 4, 1920, at the age of 62 years, 10 months and 22 days. He was the fourth of five children, three sons and two daughters, two of whom preceded him in death. He was united in marriage with Maria Widner on Meh. 12, 1878. To this union three children were born, two daughters and one son, viz.: Mrs. Rebecca Jane Hudson of Rensselaer, Mrs- Mary Elizabeth Casto of Jordan township, and John Francis Shelhart of Milroy township. His married life was spent ini Pulaski county and the vicinity of Rensselaer. The deceased had been a patient sufferer for the past five years. Hd suffered a paralytic stroke five years ago and another in May of 1919. Complication of diseases caused his death. HO leaves to mourn their loss his beloved wife, Maria Shelhart: daughters and the son, 14 grandchildren, one brother, John Shelhart, of Star City, and a sister, Elizabeth Watt, of Lee, and other relatives and a host of friends. Mr. Shelhart was reared in the Presbyterian church, where he received his religious training. He was an industrious man, always kind and good to his family and a good neighbor, who imade many friends. He expressed his willingness to die and was resigned to God’s will and was prepared to meet his God. There is a Hope, to which the Christian, clinging. Is lifted high above life’s surging wave; Finds life in death, and fadeless flowers springing From the dark grave, from the dark graveThere is a crown prepared for those who love Him; The Christian sees it in the distance shine. Like a bright beacon glittering above him. And whispers, “Mine!” and whispers, “Mine>J ” Card oL Thanks We desire to thank our many

kind friends and neighbors for their acts of kindness shown us during the sickness and following the death of our beloved husband and father, William Shelhart; also for the many beautiful floral offerings and the sympathy and tenderness shown us by the minister, Rev. E. W. Strecker.—MßS. WILLIAM SHELHART and CHILDREN.