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John Wesley Selsor

Birth	:	11 Mar 1878 Cherry Box, Shelby County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	18 Apr 1969 Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Browns Grove Cemetery, Burdett, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.1741982, -99.5325012
Plot	:	Lot 91
Description	:	Obituary newspaper clipping from Della Marlett Salmans boxes noted as April 23, 1969 Tiller & Toiler: John Wesley Selsor, son of Samuel and Elizabeth Inman Selsor, was born March 11, 1878 near Cherry Box in Shelby County, MO. After coming to Kansas in 1906, he lived in La Crosse and McCracken and later moved to Burdett in 1909 where he farmed for many years. Fifty years later, in 1959, he retired from the farm and he and his wife made their home in Larned. He was married to Bertha Salmans May 9, 1917. The marriage... Read More	Obituary newspaper clipping from Della Marlett Salmans boxes noted as April 23, 1969 Tiller & Toiler: John Wesley Selsor, son of Samuel and Elizabeth Inman Selsor, was born March 11, 1878 near Cherry Box in Shelby County, MO. After coming to Kansas in 1906, he lived in La Crosse and McCracken and later moved to Burdett in 1909 where he farmed for many years. Fifty years later, in 1959, he retired from the farm and he and his wife made their home in Larned. He was married to Bertha Salmans May 9, 1917. The marriage was performed in the parsonage of the Burdett Methodist Church by the Rev. John Renner. Mr. Selsor had been in poor health for some time. He had lived in the rest home for five months prior to the time that he was taken to the hospital March 6. He remained there until his death, Friday, April 18. He was a good father and a thoughtful neighbor and took great pride in his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Those who remain are his wife, Bertha; two sons, Maxie Lee of Barnesville, Ga., and William Wesley of Bowlegs, Okla.; two half brothers, Earl of Columbia, Mo., and Carmen, of Mexico, Mo.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Rolson Marshall of Hannibal, Mo., and Mrs. Edwin Utterback of Monroe City, Mo. There are seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A memorial service was held at the Beckwith Mortuary, Monday, April 21, at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Irvin Unruh officiating. Eugene Campbell, accompanied by Mrs. Arthur Miller, organists, sang Beyond the Sunset and The Old Rugged Cross. Casket bearers were Roy Klein, Richard Boehlke, Bill Wittig, Bob Waterhouse, Everett Waterhouse and William Kirchgassner. Interment was in Browns Grove Cemetery, Burdett. We wish to thank Dr. Brenner and Dr. Ewing, the staff and nurses at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care of our loved one. And to all relatives and friends for the cards, flowers and food. Mrs. Wesley Selsor, Mr. and Mrs. Maxie Selsor and family, and Mr. and Mrs. William Selsor and family. ********Transferred to Chad Kendell FAG ID 47022398 11/11/21 after receiving the following message "Thanks for creating this memorial. This is a descendant of Johannes Hunsaker who is my 6th great grandfather. I would love to manage this memorial so that other family members would contact me." Message to Chad: So sorry for the delay in responding to your request. I have been caregiving for my family in Larned, KS and just now starting to do catch-up on emails and messages. Just recently was out at Browns Grove Cemetery and "visited" with my Great Uncle Wes and Great Aunt Berthie...so many wonderful memories of two very precious members of my family. It is great to know that you will be taking such great care of them. I have some really good photo's that you may want...please feel free to email me and I will be happy to send them to you. Sharen Durler Pflughoeft

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John Wesley Selsor's memorial is located at: Browns Grove Cemetery, Burdett, Pawnee County, USA.
When did John Wesley Selsor death?
John Wesley Selsor death on 18 Apr 1969 in Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.1741982
Longitude: -99.5325012

Family Members:

Parent

Samuel Walker Selsor

(1853 - 1944)

Elizabeth A. Inman Selsor

(1855 - 1882)

Spouse

Bertha Edmona Salmans Selsor

(1895 - 1976)

Siblings

Joseph William Selsor

(1876 - 1957)

(1885 - 1962)

(1887 - 1912)

(1892 - 1964)

(1905 - 1905)

Children

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