Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Oberson, Peter 1911
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Unidentified Publication, Feb 1911

Peter Oberson was born in Westan-naus, France Oct. 22, 1843 and died at the
home, south of Saranac Feb. 7, 1911, being 68 years, ? months, 15 days of age. 
When he was 8 years old, with his sister, Mrs. Nancy Sargent, who was 3 years
his junior and who preceded him to the great beyond, emigrated to America with
their father (their mother having died some years before.)  Locating first in
northern New York.  At the early age of 18 his country called for him, and he
enlisted in the 11th Pa. Cavalry, serving until the close of the war.  After the
war he returned to Michigan, first to Hastings then to Saranac where his brother
Joseph, and he, engaged in the shoe business for nearly 30 years.

After the death of his brother, he engaged in business for himself continuing
the repairing of boots and shoes.  Through honesty and business integrity he
built up a good business for himself.  After years of ill health, Mr. Oberson
was compelled to dispose of his boot and shoe interests and resort to an outdoor
life which might have tendency to build up his health and undoubtedly did.  Mr.
Oberson had been a great sufferer for over 30 years, scarcely ever seeing a well
day, but bearing up faithfully to the end.

In 1876, he was united in marriage to Emma May Roberts, three children were born
to them, Charles Franklin, Elizabeth May, and Frank Truman.

He leaves to mourn his loss, the grief stricken widow, three children, one
brother, John, of Lake Odessa, one sister, Mrs. Mary Collins, of Carthage, N.Y.,
and a wide circle of friends and comrades.  He was ever a faithful husband and
father, a man of deep sterling character.

He was a member of Heil P. Clar?? Post, G.A.R., who had charge of the funeral
services, conducted by Rev. F. E. George, at the Methodist church, Thursday
afternoon.  Interment in Saranac cemetery.


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