OBIT: Silas M. HAUGER, 1946, Brothersvalley Twp., Somerset County, PA

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SILAS M. HAUGER

  Silas M. Hauger, a highly respected retired farmer of Brothersvalley, died in 
the Windber Hospital Wednesday, May 29th, after having just reached his 86th 
birthday.  He was a patient in the hospital for several weeks.
  A son of Simon and Rose Ann Hauger, he was born in Brothersvalley Township, 
May 29, 1860, and was a resident of Somerset County during his entire life.  His 
wife, Rebecca Cover Hauger, preceded him in death by one year.
  He is survived by these children: Luella, wife of Ralph Landis; Arlo, of 
Northville, Mich.; Carson, San Francisco, and Jay, who lives on the home farm 
and with whom his father made his home after the death of his wife.
  He also leaves three sisters - Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs. Elmer Rhoads and Mrs. 
Wilson Gumbert, all of Berlin R.D.
  Mr. Hauger was a faithful member of the Berlin Reformed Church and was one of 
the outstanding citizens of this community.
  Funeral services were held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Johnson & Son's funeral 
home, with Rev. Herman C. Snyder and Rev. Dr. Stephen in charge.  Interment in 
I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Meyersdale Republican, June 6, 1946