Rich, William Joseph (1878-1954)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1954 Apr 22 p. 6

Birth date: 1878

text of obituary:

— Funeral services for W. J. Rich 76, well-known Newton resident and former businessman here were held Tuesday afternoon in the Sister Frieda Memorial Chapel, Rev. Harold Buller and Dr. J. H. Langenwalter officiating. He passed away Saturday afternoon in his home at Meadowlark Homestead after being bedfast for about two years due to strokes of paralysis. Mr. Rich, native of Noble, Iowa, operated an appliance store here for a number of years, and earlier was in the auto sales and general merchandise business. He is survived by his wife, the former Lina Stahly; one daughter, Mrs. Selma Platt, and two sons, Willis of North Newton and Dr. Eldon Rich of Buhler; a brother, three sisters and 10 grandchildren. He was a member of the Bethel College church.

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1954 Apr 29 p. 9