Obit of Samuel STAUFFER (b.1860 d.1937), Faribault Co., MN (Abstract of Article)Also includes Golden Anniversary Write up USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by: Alan Hartman FUNERAL HELD FOR SAMUEL STAUFFER Burial: Basey Cemetery Services: Basey Church at the home of his son, Calvin in Winnebago and the United Brethren church in Basey Conducted: Rev. H. H. King Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stauffer Born: Butler county, Pennsylvania, March 17, 1860 Passed away: Wednesday, February 17, 1937 Spouse: Maryetta Spaulding (d.June 15, 1934) December 23, 1883 Children: Isaac, Fox Lake Joseph, Mapleton Calvin Lulu, Mrs. Otto Kuhn, both of Winnebago Milton, Hamel Ray, (d. 1930). In early life he united with the Presbyterian 20 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren Brother: Henry, Syracuse, Kansas Sisters: Mrs. Sarah Stauffer Mrs. Mary Collins, both of Winnebago. Mr. Born: 17 Mar 1860 in Harmony Twp, Butler Co, PA Died: 17 Feb 1937 Buried: in Basey Cem, Faribault Co, MN (Golden anniversary write-up; Dec 28, 1933) CELEBRATE FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY - Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Stauffer Honored By Family Gathering Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Stauffer were pleasantly surprised on their fiftieth wedding anniversary December 23, when their children and families brought well-filled baskets and spent the day with them. After a bounteous dinner was served, a short program was rendered, which consisted of singing old-time favorite songs by all; a duet by Esley and Laura Smith; a trio by Esley, Eileen and Laura Smith. Tributes to the bride and bridegroom were read and in closing Rev. H. Deal gave a vivid reminiscence of his extended acquaintance with the honored couple. A purse of money was presented by Mr. Deal in behalf of the children and grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Stauffer have lived in the Winnebago vicinity for years and about fifteen years ago moved to their Winnebago residence where they now live. Throughout their lives. Mr. and Mrs. Stauffer have been industrious and friendly and reared a family whose home ties have always been dominated by love. They have been good neighbors and respected as such. In attendance at the celebration Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stauffer, Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn Stauffer and family, of Mapleton; Mrs. Cal Stauffer and family, Mrs. Fred Scott and family, Mrs. Herbert Zehm and family, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kuhn and family, of Winnebago; Mr. and Mrs. Milton Stauffer and family, of Hamel; Albert Bloomgren, of Winnebago; Rev. and Mrs. Deal, of the Basey neighborhood. One son, Ray, is deceased and two sons, Cal and Isaac, the latter of Fox Lake, were unable to be present. Miss Laura Smith, a granddaughter, composed a poem in dedication to the grandmother and reconstructed a second poem in honor of the worthy couple: TO GRANDMA: On December twenty-third in 1883, You were young, strong and fair to see. When goodbye to home and friends you said, In the lure of Love's adventures ahead. And with the ideals of youth's bright day, You entered Life's primrose way. You gave the best a grandma could give, Here's to your courage, long may you live. As grandma, as friend, as wife, as mother, Always faithful we want no other. God give us more women, Grandma, like you. And dangers to homes will never . . (incomplete) TO MR. AND MRS. STAUFFER Trusty, hearty, happy, hale; Grandpa Stauffer, who does not fail. Grateful, honest, good as gold; Youthful always, never old. Gentle lady, Grandma Stauffer; Oh, what more could anyone offer, Having honor, love and truth; Fair now as in early youth. Then here's to your future; Joy, love, peace, we know, . . (incomplete)