OBITUARIES:  Joseph ROBARGE, Dobie, Barron County, WI

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Joseph Robarge (son of Louis Roberge and Madeleine Denoncourt, husband 
of Celia Robarge)

Rice Lake Chronotype July 28, 1926 obituary (Rice Lake, Barron County, WI)

"Joseph Robarge.  Born in the province of Quebec, Canada, in September, 
1869, Joe, as he was called, moved to this country with his parents and 
family when he was only two years old.  They settled a homestead east of 
what is now Rice Lake near the Dobie church, and here he grew up to manhood. 
After over 17 years residence on the homestead, the family moved into the 
city, where a few years later Joe was married to Sadie Robarge of the same 
name, but not related.  Mr. Robarge has been ailing and unable to work for 
two years past.  His death came suddenly Thursday evening, July 22.  He ate 
his supper and had started to retire for the night when he fell at the foot 
of the stairs.  When a young man he had worked for the lumbering companies 
in different camps in the woods and at farm work, and later engaged in the 
house-moving business and other work in the city.  He is survived by his 
wife and five sons, Fred, Raymond, Elmer, Maynard and Norman.  Funeral 
services were held at St. Joseph's church Saturday morning, Rev. Fr. A.J. 
Van Helden officiating, and interment made in St. Joseph's cemetery."