Obituary of Theodore Buhrman, Washington County, Illinois This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Mike Jones Obituary of Theodore Buhrman T. Buhrman Loses Life in Runaway --Adam Ross Dies at Anna -- Mrs. Greaves Passes Away. Killed in Runaway Theodore Buhrman, a well-known farmer of Oakdale township, met a tragic end in a runaway Monday morning. At about 9 o'clock a.m. Monday Mrs. Henry Brammeier of Pilot Knob township called to her husband that a neighbor had phoned that a runaway team was on the road. Hurrying out Henry Brammeier and son Charles, who had been in the barn yard, saw Mr. Buhrman's team racing eastward without a wagon. Chas. Brammeier jumped into the road caught one of the lines and was successful in stopping the horses. Looking west he saw something lying in the road. He sent his brother to inform their father, and together they hastened on and found the lifeless body of Mr. Buhrman. The face, top and back of the head were badly lacerated and he was lying face down in a pool of blood. The wagon stood about 200 yards from the Brammeier place while the body lay 400 yards off. His cap was found 42 steps from Mr. Buhrman's body and as there were blood marks along the snowy road it is presumed that he was dragged that distance over the rough ground. The axle hit his head and his right arm was broken. Mr. Buhrman had crossed a ditch and driven into the road and it is supposed that he slipped and fell between the horses. The body of Mr. Buhrman was taken to his home. Coroner Dr. S.P. Schroeder was notified and held an inquest Monday evening. The following served as jury: Walter Maxwell, foreman, W.M. Hemphill, C.B. Burke, Albert N. Elliott, G.W. Maxwell and Bert Fulton. The verdict was accidental death by being dragged on the ground by his runaway team. The deceased had planned to assist his father, Fred Buhrman, in sawing cordwood and was driving from his farm to that of his father when the fatal accident occurred. Theodore Buhrman, was born near Nashville July 1870, reaching the age of 46 years, 5 months and 18 days. He was the eldest of eight children and at the age of 14 years was confirmed in the Hoyleton Evangelical church Dec. 22, 1884. On December 19, 1894, he was married to Nannie Kerr of Pilot Knob township by Rev. J.D. Henesay. To this union three daughters were born, DeeIna, now Mrs. Allen Logan, and Helen, one dying in infancy. The wife passed to the Great Beyond about 15 years ago and since that time Mr. Buhrman had continued to reside at his home in Pilot Knob township. On March 19, 1899, Mr. Buhrman united with the Oak Grove Presbyterian church and remained a faithful member till Oct. 16, 1915, when he transferred his membership to the First Presbyterian church of Nashville. The deceased leaves to mourn his departure two daughters, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buhrman, three brothers, George of Boone, Iowa, Henry and William of Pilot Knob, two sisters, Mrs. Otto Hoffman of St. Louis and Mrs. Ed Reuter of Oakdale. A child, Georgia, and two brothers preceded him in death. The funeral services were held in the Oak Grove church Wednesday noon at 12 o'clock and interment was made in the Oak Grove cemetery. Rev. J.H. Buescher, pastor of the Evangelical church, officiated at these services. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Buhrman of Boone, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Logan and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hoffman of St. Louis attended the funeral. ***************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. **************************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Mike Jones