OBIT: Charles J. HAUGER, 1940, native of Somerset County, PA

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CHARLES J. HAUGER

  Charles J. Hauger died at his home on 325 Sherman Street, Sunday, January 7, 
at 6:30 p.m. 
  He was born in Somerset County, June 27, 1862, the son of the late J. C. and 
Harriet (Suder) Hauger, both of Somerset County, and at the time of his death 
was 77 years, 5 months and 10 days of age.
  He married Minerva J. Walker who passed away twenty-one years ago.  Mr. Hauger 
never remarried.
  Survivors are four daughters: Gertrude and Mrs. Elizabeth Bussard, at home; 
Mrs. L. J. Burke, of Johnstown and Mrs. George Schramm, of Somerset; one son, 
Lester Charles Hauger, of Baltimore, Md., one sister, Mrs. Charles Hay, of 
Rockwood, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at his home, in charge of Rev. 
Henry Knoell, pastor of the Christian Church in Confluence.  Mr. Hauger was a 
member of the local Christian Church.
  W. C. Price and Son, local morticians, were in charge of interment which was 
made in the Union Cemetery.
  The following is a tribute paid to Mr. Hauger by a friend and neighbor:
  Having been a friend and neighbor for more than 30 years, I have never known 
Mr. Hauger to disagree to the point of quarrel with anyone.  A lover of peace 
and home, he attended to his own business and left the affairs of others alone.  
Sober and industrious for years, he painted our homes and papered our rooms.  He 
always did an honest day's work and enjoyed the privilege of earning an honest 
dollar.  He was always ready to lend what he had, or help a neighbor in need.
  Afflicted many years before the infirmities of age overtook him, he always 
bore his afflictions cheerfully and would greet you with a smile and a cherry 
"Hello" no matter how badly he felt.  
  This tribute of love and respect
     I have penned,
  "Cause I count it an honor to
     call him my friend.
  Though, not intending his
     praises to sing,
  These words of respect are the 
     flowers I bring.

                               A Neighbor

Meyersdale Republican, January 11, 1940