Wilson, Corte R. (1881-1956)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 Dec 13 p. 8

Birth date: 1881 Jan 1

text of obituary:

CORTE R. WILSON

Corte R. Wilson, son of George and Flor Bell (Rutledge) Wilson, was born jan. 1, 1881, near LeRoy, Ill.; passed away at the Detwiler memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, on Oct. 23, 1956, at the age of 75years, nine months and 23 days.

At the ages of 38 he lost his eyesight. After the death of both parents he made his home with various families. the last 12 years he had made his home with Ira Buerge and family in Archbold, Ohio.

He was of a quiet and loving disposition, never complaining. He suffered a light stroke and heart attack two yeas ago, from which he never fully recovered.

He united with the Presbyterian Church at the age of 15 remaining a member until his death. Preceding him in death were his parents, two brothers, Ora and Clayton. Surviving is one brother, Ray of Durham, north Carolina, two nieces, Mrs. LaVern Wiltshire and Mrs. Maurine Furney of Toledo, Ohio, cousins and many friends.

Funeral services were held in the Short Funeral Home at Archbold, Ohio Friday morning, Oct. 26, in charge of ministers Harvey Fricke and Roy Sauder.

The body was taken to LeRoy, Ill. for a graveside service and burial in the Oak Grove Cemetery.