OBITUARIES OF MY ANCESTORS AND THEIR FAMILIES

With grateful thanks to the many cousins in my lines that have contributed obituaries and other information!

Smith, Mabel L. (Stahl-Runser)
Stahl, Gottlieb G.
Stahl, Katherine `Katrina'
Waisner, David D.
Waisner, Elmer William
Waisner, Jacob - info on
Waisner, Lambert (2 selections)
Waisner, Mary
Waisner, Sally Elvira (Bowman)
Waisner, Solomon (2 selections)

Fort Wayne Journal
Dec. 2, 1893
Mr. B.H. Bueter

Mr. B.H. Bueter, one of the pioneers and most respected citizens of the county, died yesterday at his homestead, two and one-half miles from the city aon the New Haven Turnpike. Mr. Bueter, was born in Germany, 73 years ago and settled in Adams Township, this country in 1849 and since has followed farming pursuits successfully and intelligently.
Mr. Bueter was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and one of its builders and founders and there the funeral services will be held.
A widow and 5 children Messr. Barney and Frank Bueter of New Haven, And Henry, Herman and Mrs. Violand of this city, survive a model husband and father and indeed they can console themselves with the blessed assurance that his kindly and well-spent life will be remembered on earth and rewarded in heaven.
Mr. Bueter was widely known and highly esteemed and indeed a good man is gone from us.
The funeral of the late B.H. Bueter will occur Monday morning from St. Mary's Church at 9:30 o'clock.

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
December 22, 1903

J.B. Bueter Answers the Call
Ex-Trustee of Adams Township is No More
Death resulted from lung trouble
He was an Admirable Citizen, a Devout Christian, a Faithful Official and an Honest Man

One of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Allen County passed away Monday morning in the person of John Bernard Bueter whose death occurred at 9:20 o'clock at his home two and one half miles east of the city on the New Haven Road.
While Mr. Bueter had been ill for several months, his condition had not been regarded as immediately dangerous and the sad news came as a shock to his friends. About three months ago an abscess developed on his lungs and his decline since then was gradual but certain. Nevertheless, he never gave up hope and only last week, told his family that he expected to attend Mass of Christmas morning.
Saturday morning he informed his brother, J.H. Bueter, that he thought duties of his office as township trustee would demand more of his time than he coud give, in view of his weakened condition, and he wrote his resignation and sent it to the county commissioners, who appointed his brother to succeed him. Even then he expected to recover, but honest and conscientious to the last, feared he would not be able to serve his constituents as they should be served.
In a few hours, however, he had a sudden change for the worse, and was compelled to take to his bed. His decline from that time was rapid. He refused to surrender, however, and even yesterday morning wondered what made him so weak. After becoming convinced that the end was near, he was entirely resigned, and death was peaceful.
Mr. Bueter was born in Fort Wayne on June 5, 1851 and was educated St. Mary's School. His father was B.H. Bueter, who came from Hanover, Germany to Fort Wayne in 1848, and was one of the best known pioneer citizens. He worked first on the canal, then for seven years in the City mills, and then bought the farm in Adams Township and moved his family there.
The deceased grew to manhood on the farm, and in 1875 was married to Miss Anna Hoevel, who survives him. To the union were born seven children, two of whom died in infancy. Those who survive their father are Mrs. Henry Masbaum of Adams Township, and Clara, Addie, Joseph and Anna Bueter, who reside at home. There is one grandchild and two brothers and a sister - Mrs. L. Violand of East Washington Street, Frank H. Bueter, a leading merchant of New Haven, and J. Herman Bueter, the newly appointed trustee of Adams Township.
Mr. Bueter was an ardent democrat and a public spirited, high minded citizen. It was in recognition of these characteristics that he was in 1900 elected trustee of Adams Township, a position of trust which he filled with rare ability, prudence and absolute honesty. The township is next to Wayne in wealth and importance, and the duties of the position were arduous and exacting, but Mr. Bueter faithfully attended to every detail, and his term of office has been distinguished by marked progress in the schools, and advancement in every branch of the work coming under the Trustee's jurisdiction. His administration was hones, economical, and in the highest degree satisfactory to all the taxpayers, for he brought into the discharge of his duties the high sense of duty and honor that characterized his private life. It was a matter of universal regret that the condition of his health forced him to retire, and everyone who knew honest, genial, wholesouled "Barney" Bueter is mourning that a good man should have been marked by death for a victim.
Mr. Bueter was a devout Catholic, and his religion was a part of his being and its priciples entered into all his acts. He was a member also of the St. Charles Benevolent Society of St. Mary's Church.
The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from the residence, and an hour later from St. Mary's church. The Very Rev. John H. Oeentering will officiate.

DEATH OF A PIONEER WOMAN
MRS. MARY G. BUETER SUCCUMBS TO PARALYSIS
The Mother of Well Known Men of Adams Township Passes Away at Her Daughter's Residence - Had Lived Here Since 1849

One of the pioneer Christian women of Allen County passed away Wednesday afternoon in the person of Mrs. Mary G. Bueter, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Milla J. Violand, and No. 160 East Washington St. Although nearly 77 years of age, Mrs. Bueter had enjoyed rugged health up to Monday night when she suffered a stroke of paralysis. She had been able to be about every day and every morning attended religious services at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Monday morning she attended Mass as usual and later in the day stood on the sidewalk to watch the Labor Day Parade pass. She felt as well as usual until evening when she was suddenly striken. She never recovered, and Wednesday afternoon passed away peacefully. She did not suffer, merely sinking away as if into a deep sleep.
Mrs. Bueter's maiden name was Abeln. She was born at Meppin, Hanover, Germany, and had she lived until next Saturday, would have been 77 years of age. She came to America in 1849 being one of a party of seven persons who left their birthplace and came to Fort Wayne. They landed in New York in April, after a voyage of nine weeks in a sailing vessel. They started immediately for Fort Wayne by way of Albany and Buffalo, traveling from Toledo on the old Wabash and Erie Canal, and arriving here on July 5. Of the seven who formed the party, but one is now living, Mr. H. H. Schnelker, of New Haven, who was then a small child, accompanied by his parents. On the voyage across the sea, the little Schnelker boy while playing about the ship's deck, fell overboard through a piece of open work in the rail. Miss Abeln fortunately was standing near, and as the little one fell, she grasped him by the foot, saving his life. The incident never faded from her memory. Two weeks ago last Sunday, the venerable woman attended the anual reunion of the family at the Sunflower club house on Mr. Herman Bueter's farm. Mr. Schnelker was present, and Mrs. Bueter spoke of his near approach to death.
On April 2, 1852, Miss Abeln was married to Bernard H. Bueter in the old St. Augustine's Catholic Church that stood on the present site of the Cathedral. For ten years, they lived at the corner of Washington and Clay streets, the site now occupied by the home of her daughter. They then moved to a farm in Adams township where their children were reared and where they lived an honored life, respected and loved by the entire community. Eight years ago, Bernard Bueter went to receive the reward of a well-spent life, and then the widow came to live with her daughter, Mrs. Violand in the same house where her young womanhood had been passed.

The Children

Mrs. Bueter was the mother of seven children, two of whom died in infancy, and five of whom grew to mature life. Henry died three years ago. Those still surviving are Mr. Barny Bueter, trustee of Adams Township, Frank H. Bueter, the well known merchant of New Haven, Herman of Adams township, one of the best known farmers in the county, and Mrs. Milla Violand, of East Washington St. There are twenty-two grandchildren, one of whom is John Bueter, deputy county clerk, Mr. Henry Schone, the funeral director is a nephew. Mrs. Bueter was the last of a family of six children. She had the happiness to live to see her children attain honored positions in life, and to bring to the family name, and the respect of this large community, for there are none in Allen County more highly respected and deserving respect better than "the Bueter boys."
The deceased was one of the founders of the St. Mary's congregation, and her husband helped to build the first church, which was destroyed by an explosion in 1886. She was a member of the Rosary Society, the Altar Society and the school society. To the last two organizations she always gae much of her time. She loved to see the church altars beautifully draped, and many a brillant, fragrant garland of flowers she sent to adorn it. Her religion was a part of her being and her whole life was lived in accordance with its precepts. Hers was a beautiful Christian character, the memory of which will long remain with those who knew her.
The funeral will probably be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from the residence and at 9:30 o'clock from St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Portland, Ind., Dec. 18 Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie M. Gaskill, 61, former Portland resident who died suddenly after home in Los Angeles, Cal., Wednesday, will be conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Williamson funeral home. Burial will be in Green Park Cemetery. The widow of O.O. (Doc) Gaskill, well-driller in Portland for many years, Mrs. Gaskill had resided in Los Angeles for the last four years. Surviving are a son, William of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Esther Butler of Providence, R. I., and Mrs. Mary Aberg of Reseda, Cal.; two brothers, John McDaniel of Portland and Charles McDaniel of Fort Wayne, and seven grandchildren.

10-3-1992
Edith Gibson

Edith Irene Gibson, 82, 623 N. Pleasant St., Portland, died Saturday afternoon at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne following a brief illness. She was a 35-year member of the Portland Chapter 91 Order of the Eastern Star.
Born June 15, 1910, in Jay County, she was the daughter of Samuel J. and Lizzie (McDaniel) Renner. She was married March 26, 1932 to Donald E. Gibson, who died Dec. 9, 1987.
Surviving are one son, Dick L. Gibson, Fort Wayne; one daughter, Mrs. Donna Harshman, West Palm Beach, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Earl (Mary Jane) Kokes, New Castle; six grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.
Services are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Portland Chapel of the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home with Pastor Sherrie Renner officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery west of Bryant.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and prior to services Wednesday.
The Portland Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Robert Gibson Fatally Hurt in Auto Mishap

Funeral services will be conducted at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon for J. Robert Gibson, 19, who was fatally injured when his car left the highway and overturned several times before smashing into a tree early Sunday morning. The boy, son of Donald and Edith Renner Gibson, of Portland, died an hour and forty five minutes after he was taken to the Jay County Hospital in the Baird ambulance. His father indicated he may have fallen asleep at the wheel as he was returning alone from a trip to Bluffton. The accident occurred on West Votaw street road in Portland near Western avenue. Gibson suffered a basal skull fracture, crushed chest, broken arm and jaw, and cuts and bruises.
He was recently discharged from the navy after serving a two-year enlist- ment and was employed in Portland at the McDaniel Roofing Company.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Dick, and a sister, Donna Jean, both at home, and by three grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Guy Wayman of Dunkirk, and Mr. Sam Gibson of Portland.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Williamson chapel at 2 a. M. Tuesday. Burial will be in Gravel Hill cemetery west of Bryant. Friends may call at the Williamson funeral home.
He was graduated from Portland High School, where he was a member of the football and basketball teams, in 1946.

CATHERINE M. HOFER FORT WAYNE - 1912-1999

Monday, June 28, 1999 Section: FIRST SECTION Page: 9A Memo: Tributes

Catherine M. Hofer, 86, of Fort Wayne, a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, died Friday, June 25, 1999, at Parkview Hospital. The Allen County native retired from food service for Fort Wayne Community Schools in 1972. She was a member of St. Charles Rosary Sodality and Retired Volunteers Services. Surviving are her daughters, Barbara J. and Catherine G. Hofer, both of Fort Wayne, Rosemary C. Hofer of Wailuku, Hawaii, Ruthann M. McGarry of Fairport, N.Y., and Julie H. Quick of Orlando, Fla.; sisters Flora Sordlet of Jimmerson Lake, Jeanette Brown and Margaret Runser, both of Fort Wayne; three stepgrandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 1995. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Road. Calling will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., and one hour before services at the church. A rosary service will be 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Information provided by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., 426-9494.

Bernard Masbaum, aged seventy-seven years, died at his home, 2125 Foohey avenue, from complications of diseases. The deceased was a well-known farmer of Adams township, having retired from active farming but a short time ago. He was born in Germany, but came to this country at a very early age. He had resided in Adams county for seventy four years. He was a member of the St. Andrews church and the St. Joseph school society. Surviving relatives are four children, Harry Masbaum, Mrs. T. Kiep, Mrs. Louis Kiep, Mrs. J. Ankenbruck, A brother, A. Masbaum, twenty-three grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:30 from the residence and at 9 o'clock from the St. Andrews church. Interment in Catholic cemetery.

11-24-1955

Businessman Dies Suddenly at Portland

Portland, Ind.--John C. McDaniel, 71, Portland businessman, died suddenly here Thursday night after a heart attack. Born in Portland, he had lived his entire life there and was the founder and senior member of McDaniel and Sons Roofing and Siding Co. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and the Knights of Pythias Lodge. Surviving are the wife, Ethel; four sons, Stanley, Lansing, Mich.; John Jr., Max and Lee, all of Portland; one daughter, Mrs. Rufus Clay, Lansing, Mich. And 13 grandchildren and four great grand- children. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Baird Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Anderson in charge. Friends may call at the funeral home at anytime.

Sep. 28, 1923

APOPLEXY IS THE CAUSE OF DEATH OF AGED WOMAN
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Mrs. Susan McDaniel Died Last Night at Coulson Residence
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HAD LIVED IN THIS CITY FOR 41 YEARS
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Funeral Services Saturday Afternoon From Shadow Lawn Chapel
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Mrs. Susan McDaniel died at 11:45 last night at the home of Mrs. T. W. Coulson in North Commerce street. The aged lady was taken ill about fifteen minutes before her death. Dr. W. D. Schwartz was called but Mrs. McDaniel was dead when he arrived. Dr. Schwartz said death was due to a stroke of apoplexy. The body was taken to Williamson's Shadow Lawn chapel, this being a request of Mrs. McDaniel made some time ago. The funeral services will be conducted there. It was the request of Mrs. McDaniel that her body be buried in the Gravel Hill cemetery near Bryant.
The deceased was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina, some seventy-six years ago. She had been a resident of Portland for forty-one years. Her husband, William McDaniel, died in 1914 in this city.
Mrs. McDaniel's health had not been of the best since an accident sixteen months ago when she suffered a broken ankle. She had a stroke of paralysis several years ago.
Surviving are three sons and two daughters, Lee McDaniel of Newcastle; John McDaniel of Portland; Charles McDaniel of Fort Wayne; Mrs. S. J. Renner, of Geneva; Mrs. Minnie Gaskill, of Fort Wayne. Twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will b held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at Williamson's Shadow Lawn chapel; the Rev. B. L. Wetsenbarger officiating. Burial will be made in Gravel Hill cemetery.

DEATH ENDED SUFFERINGS
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William J. McDaniel died at the home of his son-in-law Sunday P. M.
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Six children Survive
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Was born in North Carolina in 1839-Funeral Services To Be Held Tuesday
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William J. McDaniel passed away at the home of his son-in-law O.O. Gaskill, South Pleasant street Sunday afternoon, about three o'clock, after a linger- ing illness. Mr. McDaniel has been gradually failing both mentally and physically for past couple of years. He was born in North Carolina, April 4, 1839 and has been a resident of Portland for a number of years. He is survived by the following children: Minnie wife of O.O. Gaskill, and John C. McDaniel both of this city, Charles McDaniel of Ft. Wayne, Lizzie wife of S.J. Renner of Bryant, Alexander McDaniel of Indianapolis and Lee McDaniel of New Castle. One daughter Mary is dead. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Gaskill residence at 1:30 o'clock Rev. Stovenour officiating. Burial will be made at Gravel Hill cemetery.

BURNADINE M. NOWOWIEJSKI FORT WAYNE - 1912-1999

Saturday, February 27, 1999 Section: CLASSIFIED Page: 1C Memo: Tributes

Burnadine M. Nowowiejski, 86, of Fort Wayne, a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, at home. The Kokomo native was former owner/operator of White Front Bakery. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge and VFW Auxiliary. Surviving are several nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters Nina Renner, Mary Shepler and Ruth Powell. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, with calling two hours before services. Entombment will be in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are to the Masses. Information provided by Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, 485-8500.

Obituary from the Bunker Hill (Indiana) Press 1904-1926 at Peru Public Library

PIONEER GONE
Joseph L. Oyler Passes Away Sunday

Joseph L. Oyler, one of the oldest and best known men in Pipe Creek township died at his home on John street Sunday morning after an illness of several years. Mr. Oyler had been feeling better the latter part of last week and Sunday morning went out to the kitchen. After being up about a half an hour he complained of a pain in his heard. He was helped back to bed and died in a few minutes.

Mr. Oyler was one of the best known men in the south part of the county and had the reputation of always ready to help anyone whose in need.

Joseph L. Oyler was born in Jessemine county, Kentucky, March 19, 1826, departed his life at his home in Bunker Hill October 31, 1909; aged 83 years, 7 months and 19 days. He was united in marriage October 22, 1846. They came to Indiana and settled about four miles west of Bunker Hill, in Cass county, in 1851, and remained there until 1889 when they moved on a form just east of town. A few years ago they moved to Bunker Hill where Mrs. Oyler departed this life. He leaves four sons, two daughters, seventeen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a number of other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his loss.

Funeral services were held at the family home Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. Daniel Nead. Interment in Springdale cemetery.

June 6, 1987
Lelia Poling


Lelia M. Poling, 87, died at the Portland Community Care Center West early Saturday morning following an apparent heart attack. She had been a resident of the center for 11 years.
Born Feb. 11, 1900, in Jay County, she was the daughter of Samuel J. and Lizzie (McDaniel) Renner. She was married Jan. 27, 1919 to Ezra C. Poling Sr., who died Nov. 25, 1957.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Donald (Edith) Gibson, Portland, and Mrs. Earl (Mary Jane) Kokes, New Castle; eight grandchildren; and several great- grandchildren.
Graveside services are set for 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Green Park Cemetery with Rev. LaVene Brosher officiating.
Friends may call at the Portland Chapel of the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday.

Obituary from the Galveston Leader, Dec. 17, 1919, pg. 5, col 2

Mrs. Nora Powell, aged 37 years, 6 months, 22 days, died at her home near Cassville Sunday evening of goitre. The funeral will be held this Wednesday at 10:30 at the M.E. church in Bennett's Switch. She leaves a husband and four children.

Sept 25, 1947

LOCAL RESIDENT IS FOUND DEAD
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Mrs. Elizabeth Renner Succumbs to Heart Attack During Night
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Mrs. Elizabeth S. Renner, 66, was found dead about 11 o'clock Thursday morning at her home on West McNeil Street. Her death occurred, presumably shortly after midnight and was attributed to a heart attack. Discovery of Mrs. Renner's death was made after a neighbor, Mrs. Thomas, had gone to the home to make a social call and finding the house locked, summoned other neighbors and upon entry they found her lifeless body in her bed. She had been in her usual apparent health, Wednesday. The deceased was born in Marion county on October 7, 1880, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. William McDaniel She was married to Samuel Renner, who died January 3, 1931. Mrs. Renner is survived by the following children: Mrs. Ruth Twigg of near Muncie, Mrs. Lelia Poling of New Castle, Jacob of Fort Wayne, Everett of Poneto, Mrs. Edith Gibson and Mrs. Mary Jane Kokes of Portland. Also surviving are two brothers: John McDaniel of West North street, Charley McDaniel of Fort Wayne and one sister, Mrs. Minnie M. Gaskill of New York City. An infant daughter and one brother preceded her in death. Thirteen grandchildren and two great-grandsons also survive. The body was removed to the Williamson funeral home for burial preparations. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time.

Renner Funeral Set for Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Renner, 66, who was found dead Thursday morning at her home on West McNeil street will be held at 2:30 o'clock, Sunday afternoon at the Williamson chapel. Rev. Clayton Steele will officiate with burial in Gravel Hill cemetery, west of Bryant. The body will remain at the Williamson funeral home where friends may call.

March 7, 1973
Everett Renner dies in Florida

A teacher in the Berne and South Adams schools for 25 years, died a 6 p.m. Wednesday at St. Petersburg, Florida.
Everett L. (Luke) Renner, 65, died after an illness of one week. He and his wife, residents of Poneto for many years, had been spending the winter in Florida. Mr. Renner had been in ill health for several years and had a leg amputated some time ago.
Mr. Renner taught commercial subjects here. He taught in the old Berne system, and in recent years in the South Adams system, retiring in 1971. He was highly respected and had instituted the Renner sportsmanship trophy given here annually to an outstanding athlete. For many years he was engaged in the roofing business during the summer months.
In all, Mr. Renner taught 37 years, 12 years in schools other than the local one. He was a graduate of Portland high school and Ball State college and starred in basketball and football in high school and college. He also coached in his younger years.
In his high school days at Portland, Mr. Renner was a star on the track team and for years held the Portland high school high jump record. He coached basketball at Ossian several years.
Born Dec. 23, 1907 in Jay county, his marriage to Kathryn Lambert took place Aug. 6, 1933 in Toledo, O.
Mr. Renner was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church and the Bluffton Masonic and Moose Lodges.
Surviving, in addition to the wife, are a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Lynn) Elliott of Poneto; three sons, Chris of Muncie and Matthew and John, both at home and all Berne high school graduates; three sisters, Mrs. Ed (Ruth) Twigg of Albany, Mrs. Don (Edith) Gibson of Portland and Mrs. Earl (Mary Jane) Kokes of New Castle, and one grandchild.
Services have been set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the McBride Funeral Home, with Rev. Daniel Steiner officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn cemetery at Montpelier. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday.

Wife of Former Geneva Boy Dead


Mrs. Isabella Renner, wife of Jacob Renner, the latter well known among the younger set in Geneva and Bryant died at the St. Joseph hospital at Ft. Wayne Sunday noon. She had been taken from the Renner home at 1130 Jackson street, Ft. Wayne, on the preceding Tuesday, suffering with acute yellow atrophy.
"Jakie", as the local people knew him, is an accomplished banjo player and is now a member of Speigle's Orchestra at Ft. Wayne. While visiting with his parents, Mr. And Mrs. S.J. Renner, in this city, he has played at many different social functions here and by his pleasant personality as well as his skillful playing he won the friendship of all with whom he came in contact, and now the deepest sympathy of these friends is with him in his bereavement. The young couple had been married only about six months.
Isabelle Renner, 21, was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Frank Ueber, of Ft. Wayne. She was a member of the Christian Mothers society. Surviving are the husband, Jacob, the father, Frank Ueber; six brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the home of the father, Frank Ueber, and at 9 o'clock at St. Peters Catholic church. Burial in Catholic Cemetery.

Jacob R. Renner

6/16/1948


Jacob R. Renner, 46, of 2914 Wildmere Drive, died at 2:15 a. M. Tuesday at the St. Joseph Hospital, immediately after being admitted.
Mr. Renner apparently had been in good health Monday and worked all day at the General Electric Company. He was taken sick only a short time before he was removed to the hospital. Dr. A. P. Hattendorf, Allen County coroner, will investigate the cause of the death.
Mr. Renner resided in Fort Wayne for the past 33 years, 32 of which he has been employed as an inspector in the Aircraft Department at GE. He was born in Portland. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, the Knights of Columbus Council 451, the Quarter Century Club at GE and the United Electrical and Maintenance Workers of America.
He is survived by his wife, Nina, six sons, John, Daniel, David, James, Michael and Thomas; four sisters, Mrs. Edward Twigg of Albany, Mrs. Ezra Poling of New Castle, and Mrs. Edith Gibson and Mrs. Earl Kokes, both of Portland, a brother, Everett Renner, Poneto, and eight nephews and nieces.

Jan. 18, 1904
Obituary

Margaret Renner, daughter of Samuel and Lizzie Renner, was born July 5th, 1903, at Bryant, Ind., and departed this life on January 19, 1904, aged six months and fourteen days. Margaret was a bright and healthful child. She had experienced no illness until the recent one which severed her little life. We deeply regret the loss of so promising youth. But God needed the little one to swell the angel bands that serenade the Lord with Hallelujahs and Doxologies.
The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. A.B. Williams at the residence of Mr. Renner on Thursday at 2:00 p. m. Burial at Gravel Hill cemetery.

CARD OF THANKS

Mr. and Mrs. Renner extend their thanks to their so many friends and neighbors that so kindly assisted in the affliction and death of little Margaret.

THE FAMILY.

MRS. NINA RENNER
MARSCHAND

Mrs. Nina Renner Marschand, 56, New Haven, died at 11:35 a.m. yesterday in Parkview Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since May 5. She had been ill 18 months.
Born in Kokomo, she lived in New Haven 14 years. She moved to New Haven from Fort Wayne. She and her husband, Harry, owned and operated the East End Tavern in New Haven for 15 years. Mrs. Marschand was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in New Haven and its Altar Sodality, and Women of the Moose Chapter 707 in Battle Creek, Mich.
Surviving besides her husband are six sons, Jack and Dan, both of California, Dave, James, and Thomas, all of Fort Wayne, and Michael, New Haven; a step-daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Stillwell, Fort Wayne; 16 grandchildren and three sisters, Miss Mildred Powell and Mrs. Edmund Nowowiejski, both of Battle Creek, Mich., and Mrs. Delbert Shepler, Bunker Hill.
Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, New Haven. Rosary services will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home and at 10 a.m. in St. John's Church in New Haven, Rev. Edward Roswog officiating. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne.

Jan. 3, 1931

FORMER GENEVA RESIDENT SUCCUMBS AT PORTLAND
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S.J. RENNER DIES AFTER TWO MONTHS FIGHT WITH PARALYSIS
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Samuel J. Renner died at 11:15 o'clock Saturday at the Jay County Hospital at Portland, where he had been taken Nov. 21, to receive treatment for paralysis.
The deceased was as on of Abraham and Lizzie (Walker) Renner and was born in Greene township, Jay county October 15, 1872, being aged at the time of his death 58 years, 2 months and 18 days.
He was united in marriage to Lizzie McDaniel, October 24, 1896, who survives with the following children: Ruth, wife of Edward Twigg, of Delaware county; Lela, wife of Ezra Poling, Newcastle, Jake R. Renner, Fort Wayne; Everett Lee Renner, a student at the Ball Teachers College, Muncie; and Mrs. Edith Wayman, and Mary Jane Renner at home. One daughter preceded him in death.
He is also survived by five grandchildren, one sister, Laura, wife of James Holley, of Portland, and one half-brother, Isaac Renner, who resides in the west.
Mr. Renner and his family resided here several years ago, coming here from Jay county. The deceased has been in business in Portland, Bryant and Geneva during the greater part of his life, and is well known to a large number of Herald readers.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Williamson chapel at Portland, in charge of Rev. Henry O. Yoder, pastor of the Lutheran church in Portland, and Rev. J. H. Nall, pastor of the United Brethren church in that city.

9-25-87

Thomas J. Renner, 43, died Friday at home. The Fort Wayne native was employed by Dana Corp. and had served in the Navy.
Survived by his wife, Linda; and five brothers, Jack of Arcadia, Calif., Dan of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Dave, Jim and Mike, all of Fort Wayne.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday in Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, 2114 S. Calhoun St., and 10:30 in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Calling is 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Burial with be in Catholic Cemetery.

CLARENCE RUNSER
Apr. 22, 1941

Clarence Runser, 48, 1415 St. Mary's Avenue, died at 3:15 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at St. Joseph's hospital. He had been ill since January. Survivors include the widow, Uleta; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Runser of Winter Park, Fla., and three brothers, Harry of Orlando, Fla., Jess W. of Angola and Frank H. Runser of this city. The body was removed to Klaehn & Sons' funeral home.

EUGENE C. RUNSER

Eugene C. Runser, 72, died at 7:22 p.m. Friday in Parkview Memorial Hospital. Born in Huntington, Mr. Runser was inducted into Fort Wayne's Baseball Hall of Fame in 1978. He played amateur and semi-professional baseball for St. Joe and the City Light team in the Federation League and was a professional umpire in the Zollner, East Texas and Mid-Atlantic Leagues. He retired as assessor for Washington Township after seven years and worked at International Harvester 20 years.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret; one son, Eugene R., of Fort Wayne; three daughters, Darlene A. Renner and Carol L. Crowder both of Fort Wayne, and Marjorie Heinze, of Baton Rouge, La.; one stepsister, Lucille Fudge, of Fort Wayne; and 20 grandchildren.
Services at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., and 10 a.m. in St. Jude's Catholic Church, 2101 Pemberton Dr. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Monday at the funeral home, where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials to St. Jude's School fund.

FRANK H. RUNSER
d. Oct. 3, 1956

Services at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home. The Rev. Ralph High officiating. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery.

GOLDIE O. (Wickliffe) RUNSER
dtd. Jun. 4, 1987

Goldie O. Runser, 95, died at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday in Lutheran Home. Born in Fort Wayne, she was the widow of Jess, who died in 1980. Surviving are two daughters, Virginia Oberkiser, Fort Wayne, and Dorothy Moreland, of Fremont, and three grandchildren. Services at 2 p.m. Friday in Klaehn's Chalfant- Perry Chapel, 2423 Fairfield Ave., with calling after noon Friday. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials to Lutheran Home.

GUY E. SMITH

Guy E. Smith, 74, of R. R. 3, Felger Road, died at 11 a.m. yesterday in his residence. He had been ill a week. Mr. Smith was born in Wells County and had lived in the Fort Wayne area the past 30 years. He was a former employee of the county and state highway departments. He retired six years ago. Mr. Smith was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Lake Township. Survivors include his wife, Mabel; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Fudge, Blue Lake; a stepson, Eugene Runser, Fort Wayne, a brother, Clark Smith, Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. The body was taken to the C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, where friends may call after 7 p.m. today. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home, Rev. Richard Burrack officiated. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ossian.

MABEL L. (Stahl-RUNSER) SMITH
Jan. 4, 1965
Mrs. Mabel L. Smith, 75, died at 11:30 a.m. yesterday in St. Joseph's Hospital where she had been a patient one week. For the past month, she had resided with her son, Eugene C. Runser. Prior to that, she resided at R.R. 3, Felger Road. A native of Huntington, she resided in Fort Wayne most of her life. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aid Society. Survivors are her son; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Charles Fudge, Blue Lake; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today.

Jan. 20, 1922
New Sentinel, Fort Wayne, IN pg. 26
GOTTLIEB G. STAHL

Gottlieb G. Stahl, aged 74, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Runser, 414 Watkin street, at 5:30 o'clock Friday morning. The remains will be taken to his home, 658 Polk street, Huntington, Ind., for burial.

Mrs. GOTTLIEB (Katherine `Katrina') STAHL

May 11, 1922
Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, IN pg. 6
Mrs. Gottlieb W. Stahl, of Huntington, died at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank H. Runser, 414 Watkins street. The body was taken to Huntington last night. Funeral services will be held at her home in Huntington at 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon.

DAVID D. WAISNER was the seventh child of Solomon and Elvira Waisner. He was born in Washington County, Indiana on December 30, 1848, and departed this life at his late home in Amboy, Indiana on April 1, 1912 at the age of sixty-three years and one day.
His early years were spent in Washington, County, Indiana. On March 6, 1884, her united with Philena Casey in marriage and they soon afterward moved to Waupecong then to McGrawsville, Indiana, then later settling in Amboy, Indiana.
To this union were born eight children. There were three sons and five daughters, which one of the sons were twins to a sister. There names were Flossie and Rossie Ansen. Flossie died at birth on February 10, 1899. Rossie died eight months later on October 10, 1900, which he preceded him to "The Land of the Blest".
He was a believer in the religion of Jesus Christ, but had never personally embraced it. During his last sickness he deeply felt the need of a savior many times since giving testimony on March 17, 1912, he died triumphantly in the faith. On Tuesday following his conversion, he requested membership in the Friends Church. He bore his affliction with great patience and Christian fortitude. While this hour of deepest shadow is passing over the bereaved one has entered the land of where there is no pain.
David D. left his wife Philena and five children and five grandchildren. Also three brothers and five sisters, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn there loss.
The funeral services were held on Wednesday morning at the Friends Church in Amboy, Indiana. Reverend R.A. Napier was in charge of the services, and interment was made in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, which now is called "Park Lawn Cemetery". It is East of Amboy, Indiana.

ELMER WILLIAM WAISNER, son of David and Philena Waisner, was born November 25, 1889 and died October 5, 1905 at the age of fifteen years and ten months and twenty-one days. He died at his home at Amboy, Indiana. He was confined to his bed with a most malignant type of typhoid fever for four weeks and at times suffered intently but bore it with marked patience and fortitude, and though called upon to give up life in the very bloom of youth, he was reconciled to go, telling his nurse a few days before his death he had a glimpse of heaven and singing some of his favorite hymns, "At the Cross", "Jesus Lover of My Soul", "I'm Coming Home". The latter he sang on the morning of his death.
He was very much devoted to his home and especially thoughtful to his Mother and sisters, who together with his father and brothers and a host of friends that will miss sadly his kind attention. The funeral was conducted by the Reverend Robert Burns, and his schoolmates sang, followed by interment in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. (Thought to be prepared by Bertha Mae (Waisner) Johnson.)

on Jacob Waisner and others

excerpt from: Biographical and Genealogical History of Cass, Miami, Howard, and Tipton Counties, Indiana Vol I, 1898
pg. 580...

...(James W. Knight) was married in Cassville, Howard county, March 25, 1858, to Miss Rebecca C. Waisner, who was born in Putnam county, this state, Decem- ber 1, 1840, a daughter of Jacob and Mary (Russell) Waisner. Her grandfather, John Waisner, a farmer, was a native of North Carolina and of German ancestry. His children were John, David, Henry, Solomon, George, Jacob and Betsey. He died in his native state, in middle life; and his wife, after spending her life with her children in Indiana, finally died at the residence of one of them. Jacob Waisner also was a native of the Old North state, was a farmer, received a common-school education and married Mary Russell, also a native of that state.


He moved to Washington county, Indiana , about 1834, and in 1849 to Putnam county, this state, and the next year to the Indian reserve in Miami county, settling on wild forest land, which he cleared and where he made a good farm and home. His children were Solomon, Joseph, Norra, who married, and who died at about the age of fifty-nine years, and Rebecca C. Mrs. Waisner was a member of the Methodist church. Both the parents were honored pioneers, industrious and successful in practical life. Mr. Waisner died on his farm in 1860, aged about fifty years.

Obituary from the Peru Republican, Fri. Dec. 3, 1937, pg7, col 3,4
LAMBERT WAISNER

Rites for Lambert Waisner, 53, living northeast of Cassville, were conducted from the residence Sunday with the Rev. Ross Jackson in charge and burial was in Galveston cemetery. Mr. Waisner died early Friday of complications after an illness of several months.
He was born September 15, 1884, a son of Solomon and Mary Waisner, and spent his entire life on the farm where death occurred. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Minnie (Glassburn) Waisner, a son Robert, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Lucy Malott, Cassville, a brother Charles near Cassville, and three sisters, Mrs. Laura Wier near Cassville, Mrs. Martha Kephart, Norwalk, O., and Mrs. Alice Colbert, Willard, O.

Lambert Waisner, 53 years old, died yesterday at his home in the south part of Miami county near the Howard county line, following a several months' illness of heart trouble. Mr. Waisner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Waisner, was one of 10 children and was united in marriage with Minnie Glassburn in 1912. Surviving besides the widow are a son, Robert Waisner, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Lucy Malott, of near Cassville, and a brother, Charles, also of the Cassville community. The body was returned last night from the Wayne Ladd funeral home to the late residence. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the late residence a mile northeast of Cassville. Re. J. Ross Jackson will officiated. Interment will be in the Galveston Cemetery.

excerpt from Miami County, IN Will Records 1843-1900
Index - page 258 Bk 2 pp 323-324

WAISNER, Mrs. Mary
(d 26 Sept 1883)

Dtd 24 Dec 1881 Rec 3 Oct 1883
Heirs- Mrs Nora Snyder - dt & Mrs. Rebecca C. Knight - to have all of the
estate
Sallamon Waisner - s, to have $1.00

Exec-Nora Snyder - dt & Rebecca C. Knight - dt

Wit-Sam'l Workman
James herrell

Sally Elvira (Bowman) Waisner - abstract from a will

Sally Elvira (Bowman) Waisner, wife of Solomon Waisner, dec'd. (May 25, 1863) prepared her will 18 February, 1881, and it was probated 19 July, 1881, following her death 20 June, 1881. Not all the children were listed in the will; however, included were; Mack Waisner, David Waisner, Thomas J. Waisner, and Solomon H. Waisner. (Among chidden not included were: Florence May (Waisner) Hooker, Adaline (Waisner) Rickard, Martha Jane (Waisner) Fitzpatrick.)

from the Galveston Leader, June 11, 1919 Pg.3, Col.6 (no corrections) Solomon, son of Jacob and Mary Waisner, was born December 3d, 1835. The Miami county history says, "When quite young his parents moved to Greencastle, Putnam county, and subsequently came to Deer Creek township in Miami county. Here the little family settled down among the wild animals which were still found in plenty, while a band of Indians still roamed the woods. The little log cabin, with its mud fire place, was erected by his father. He was married to Marguerite Brasher on March 19, 1857. This union was blessed with ten children: three members of the family died in infancy while the other members of the family still survive, namely: Lafayette, Albert, Charley, Mrs. Laura Weir, Mrs. Ida Ewing, Mrs. Martha Rephart, Mrs. Alice Colbert After the death of his wife on January 3, 1879, he was married to Elnora Waisner on March 7th, 1880, and to this union were born two children, Mrs. Nora Powell and Lambert. The history says: "He was honorable in his deal- ings, fairly earning and maintaining the respect and esteem of those with whom he came in contact" He journeyed through life without accepting the Christ as a councellor and friend, until May 13, in his own home, he confessed Christ was baptized in the name of the triune God and was received as a probationary member of the Cassville Methodist Episcopal church. After a prolonged illness he left on June 5, 1919 for that country from whence no traveler returns, aged 85 years. Funeral services were held at the Bennett's Switch M.E. church on Saturday forenoon, June 7, 1919, conducted by Rev. John Parker of Miami, pastor of Bennett's Switch M.E. church, after which the body was laid to rest in the Galveston Cemetery.

excerpt from: History of Miami County Indiana A Narrative Account of Its Historical Progress, Its People and its Principal Interests Edited by Mr. Arthur L. Bodurtha Located at the Kokomo Howard County Library, Kokomo, Indiana Volume II Published by the Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago & New York 1914 SOLOMON WAISNER. While an education is an excellent possesion, it is by no means a necessary adjunct to a man's equipment for the battle of life. Some of the most successful men in every walk of life have been and are those who were denied proper educational advantages in their youth. It is, of course, all the more to the credit of these men that they have been able to move steadily forward, guided mainly by their natural good sense and ability. Perhaps no occupation affords more or better opportunities for advancement on the part of the man of modest education that does that of farming, for the cultivation of the ground and an appreciation of its needs are gained through experience and good common sense. The man who has developed a good farm, put up substantial buildings, and made his property into a valuable one has no reason to be dissatisfied with his progress even if he has not as large a stock of book learning as some of his neighbors. One of the men of Miami who is a self-made product and should be proud of the fact, is Solomon Waisner, the owner of a well-cultivated property in Deer Creek township. Mr. Waisner came to this locality when deer still roamed the woods and the virgin forests still covered the fields now abundant with flowing grain, and has done his full share in developing this country into one of the most produc- tive sections of the State. He is a native of Indiana, born in Washington county, a son of Jacob and Mary (Russell) Waisner. When he was still a child, Mr. Waisner's parents removed to Greencastle, Putnam county, and subsequently came to Deer Creek township, Miami county. Here the little family settled down among the wild animals which were still found in plenty, while a band of Indians also roamed the woods. The little log cabin, with its mud fire-place, was erected by his father. The lad was reared to the hard work of clearing and cultivating the wild fields, and his education was limited to a short attendance in the primitive subscription school of the vicinity, but he made the most of his opportunities and learned to read and write, and later observation and experience has given a good fund of practical knowledge. After his marriage he settled down to farming on his own account, and as the years have passed he has, from time to time, erected new buildings and added to his equipment, until now he has one of the valu- able tracts of his township. He carries on general farming and raises some stock and his standing among agriculturists is high. He has ever been honorable in his business dealings, fairly earning and maintaining the respect and esteem of those with whom he has come into contact. Mr. Waisner is a faithful attendant of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has served as a supervisor of his township one term. In 1857 Mr. Waisner was married to Marguerite Brasheer, daughter of Otho Brasheer, who came to Indiana from Maryland, and they had a family of ten children: Lafayette, who married Caroline Fitzpatrick; Jame, who died when young; Emma, who also died as a child; Laura, who married William Weir; Herbert, who married Lydia Herrell; Albert, who married Jane Weaver; Ida Belle, who married Omar Ewing; Martha J., who became the wife of Oscar Julius; Charles, who married Hattie Moore; and Alice, the wife of Allen Colver. Mr. Waisner's first wife died, and he was married then to Miss Mary Waisner, daughter of Solomon Waisner, and to this union two children were born: Nora, who wedded Marvin Powell and they have three children, Ruth Mildred, Nina Alberta, and Bernadene May; and Lambert, who married Minnie Glasborn. Mrs. Waisner's parents are both deceased.