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David Oscar Amstutz

Birth	:	31 Mar 1890 Missouri, USA
Death	:	7 Jun 1935 Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Ransom Cemetery, Ransom, Ness County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.6316986, -99.9156036
Plot	:	lot 8, block 21, space 8, center section
Description	:	ACCIDENTALLY SHOT D.O. Amstutz, of Ransom, was killed instantly Friday noon when a 32-20 Winchester rifle which he was carrying in the car was accidentally discharged. Dave had driven to the field about a quarter of a mile from the house with fuel for the tractor to fill up during the noon hour. He had turned out of the road into the field where his son, Fred, was listing. When Fred arrived at the corner of the field where the car was stopped he found his father, dead, at the wheel, in a sitting position as if asleep. The gun was... Read More	ACCIDENTALLY SHOT D.O. Amstutz, of Ransom, was killed instantly Friday noon when a 32-20 Winchester rifle which he was carrying in the car was accidentally discharged. Dave had driven to the field about a quarter of a mile from the house with fuel for the tractor to fill up during the noon hour. He had turned out of the road into the field where his son, Fred, was listing. When Fred arrived at the corner of the field where the car was stopped he found his father, dead, at the wheel, in a sitting position as if asleep. The gun was found on the floor with the stock down in the right hand corner of the car where it had evidently fallen from the seat. Dave was a lover of guns and always carried at least one when he was about his work, and had built up an extensive business trading in guns and ammunition. His sudden death was a severe shock to the community ------------------------------------------ DAVID AMSTUTZ OBITUARY David Oscar Amstutz was born on a farm near Ransom, March 31, 1890, and died 1.4 miles from his birthplace on his own farm 4 1/2 miles southwest of Ransom, June 7, 1935, at the age of 45 years, two months and six days. Dave was the youngest living child of Mr. and Mrs. Ulrich Amstutz, of Ransom. He grew to manhood in Ness County and spent his life here, with the exception of one year, which was spent working away from home and attending Mohler Barber College, at Kansas City, where he learned the barbers trade. He was united in marriage to Lorena O. Harkness, of Ransom, on June 17, 1915. To this happy union were born seven children, Fred, Vernon, Earl, Hazel, the twins Fern and Fayne and Max. Mrs. Amstutz and all the children, except Vernon, who died in infancy, are still living. Dave was converted and joined the Methodist Church, of Ransom, and was a faithful attendant at Sunday School and worship services all his life. He was a devout Christian, and those who knew him in business and out of business, as well as those of his family and loved ones, knew him to be such. He was of a very quiet nature and took life seriously. He was deeply concerned about the welfare of his family, not only physically but also spiritually, for when he and his family were able they were all to be found in church on Sundays. His hobby was guns. He was a good marksman and won several medals at Fort Riley. He dealt in guns and ammunition for about 15 years and during that time built up a trade that reached almost every state in the Union. He was in the habit of carrying a rifle in the car with him on week days as he drove here and there, and it was a rifle that was accidentally discharged, in his car, that caused his death, having pierced his heart. Dave was a kind and loving father. He loved his home and the fellowship of his loved ones. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and six children, Fred, Earl, Hazel, Fern, Fayne and Max, eight sisters and two brothers, all residing in Ness County, with the exception of Mrs. Lee Everhart, who resides at Louisburg, Kas. He also leaves a host of relatives and friends. Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding O’er the spoils that death has won, We would at this solemn meeting Calmly say, “Thy will be done”. By thy hands the boon was given, Thou hast taken but thine own: Lord of earth and God of heaven, Evermore “Thy will be done”. ------------------------------------- Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the M.E. Church, conducted by Rev. D.L. Rothweiler. His tender and comforting words were a solace to all who heard him. A double quartet, composed of Mesdames Ira Stutzman, L.B. Dubbs and F.T. McNinch and Miss Eleska Rufenacht and Messrs. Charles Stutzman, L.B. Dubbs and George and Herman Shellenberger, sang beautifully the songs, “Sometime We’ll Understand”, “A Shelter in the Time of Storm” and “Sweet By and By”. Miss Fern Miller acted as pianist. The casket was placed amid a beautiful floral display. Pallbearers were Messrs. Lee Miller, Leslie Tilley, Bill Anspaugh, Ed Klitzke, Bill Wallace and Bill Koester. Funeral Director John Aeby had charge of the body, which was taken to the Ransom cemetery for burial. Ransom Record, June 13, 1935

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David Oscar Amstutz death on 7 Jun 1935 in Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.6316986
Longitude: -99.9156036

Family Members:

Parent

Ulrich Amstutz

(1838 - 1917)

Marian Oppliger Amstutz

(1847 - 1910)

Spouse

Lorena Opal Harkness Amstutz

(1893 - 1984)

Siblings

Adel Amstutz Ummel

(1868 - 1947)

Louis Amstutz

(1875 - 1959)

Mary Amstutz Neyer

(1879 - 1973)

Fredrick “Fred” Amstutz

(1883 - 1970)

Rosa Amstutz Rutschman

(1885 - 1980)

Herman Samuel Amstutz

(1891 - 1898)

Louis J. Amstutz

(1893 - 1984)

Children

Fred LeRoy Amstutz

(1916 - 1947)

Vernon Amstutz

(1918 - 1918)

Earl Harold Amstutz

(1919 - 2002)

Fern Zelma Agnes Armstutz Crossland

(1924 - 1960)

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