OBIT: Stephan WENGERD, 1931, Elk Lick Twp., Somerset County, PA

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STEPHAN WENGERD

  Stephan Wengerd died at his home near Compton's Mill in Elk Lick Township, on 
Tuesday, April 7, at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 21 days.  He had been in 
poor health for more than a year, and during the last few months of his life his 
family was aware that the end of his earthly pilgrimage was close at hand.  He 
suffered severely from dropsy.
  He was born at Sugar Creek, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Dec. 16, 1853, and was 
married to Elizabeth Sketler of New Bedford, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1878.  To them were 
born four sons, as follows:  Elmer, deceased; John and Levi, of Elk Lick 
Township and Allen, of Millersburg, Ohio.  In addition to his three surviving 
sons, he is also survived by his wife, 14 grandchildren and 4 great-
grandchildren.  He located near Compton's Mill about 15 years ago, soon after 
his son, John, located on the old John C. Livengood farm, later known as the 
Bissel farm, and spent his last years in retirement.
  The funeral service was held at the Oakdale Amish Mennonite Church, about a 
mile north of where he died, and was conducted by Revs. Jonas B. Miller and Shem 
Peachy.  Interment was made in the church cemetery.
  Mr. Wengerd was a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church, and was a man 
of many good qualities.  He had a large number of friends, who held him in high 
esteem, and who will miss him.

Meyersdale Republican, April 16, 1931