Obituary: Adams County, Wisconsin: Chester GRAY

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From the Coloma News, October 1, 1920, Page 1 [a photo accompanied this
obit]

Chester Gray was born in Great Bend, Susquehanna Co., Pa., on March 28,
1835, where he lived until about 19 years of age. In 1854 he, with his
parents and three brothers, came to Wisconsin, locating in the town of
Richfield, Adams county.

On December 28, 1858, he was united in marriage with Eretta Dimick. They
settled on a farm just east of Coloma Corners, where their four children
were born: Royal, who died in infancy, Mrs. Nina Caves, of Hancock, and
twin boys, Walter J. and Willard F., of Coloma. In 1883 they sold their
farm and moved to Coloma Corners, where they built a new house. His wife
passed away April 7, 1909, after which his son Willie and family moved in
to keep up the old home. 

Mr. Gray was a charter member of the Congregational Church at Coloma, and
was always an efficient worker and faithful attendant at all church
services until last May, when he fell and hurt his hip, injuring the
sciatic nerve. Since then he was confined to the house, gradually failing
in health till death occurred Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1920. The news of his
death was received with profound sorrow wherever he was known.

Funeral services were held in the Coloma Congregational Church on Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. A. W. Cook, officiating. The remains were laid
at rest by the side of those of his wife in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Deceased leaves to mourn his death one daughter and two sons, before
mentioned; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and six nieces.

Transcriber's Note: Pleasant Hill Cemetery is located in Section 5 of
Coloma Township on County Highway V [Waushara County].