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Robert John South

Birth	:	28 Mar 1874 Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Jun 1929 Oelwein, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6805992, -91.9356003
Plot	:	Blk 13 Lot 007
Description	:	Robert John South Obituary Robert John South, son of Benjamin A. and Henrietta South was born at Bowens Prairie, Jones County, IA., March 28, 1874, and passed to his eternal home June 22, 1929, at the age of 55 years, 2 months and 25 days. His boyhood days until he was ten years of age were spent at the place of his birth, where he attended the pubic school. He with his parents moved to Cascade, Iowa, where he remained until he was 18 yars of age, when he with his parents moved to Oelwein, Iowa, before the Chicago Great Westen... Read More	Robert John South Obituary Robert John South, son of Benjamin A. and Henrietta South was born at Bowens Prairie, Jones County, IA., March 28, 1874, and passed to his eternal home June 22, 1929, at the age of 55 years, 2 months and 25 days. His boyhood days until he was ten years of age were spent at the place of his birth, where he attended the pubic school. He with his parents moved to Cascade, Iowa, where he remained until he was 18 yars of age, when he with his parents moved to Oelwein, Iowa, before the Chicago Great Westen shops were locate here, when Oelwein was a small town. The remainder of his life has been spent in Oelwein with the exception of the year 1908 which he lived in Delaware County near Delhi. On November 29, 1905, he was united in marriage to Minnie L. Voelschow of Delaware, Iowa. To this union were born 7 children. Two boys, Earl H. and Robert R. and one baby daughter preceeded him in death. Besides his wife he leaves the following children: Harold J.; Luella H., Walter H. and Marie B. all at home, and three sisters. Mrs. Claudia A. Beatty of Ft. Madison, Iowa; Mrs. Mary E. Johnson, San Fransisco, Calif., and Mrs. Luella Chase Of Oelwein, Iowa, besides many other relatives and a host of friends. On October 25, 1916, he accepted Jesus as his Savior and with his lifemate were baptised by Rev. E H. Gillett of the Baptist church. For over three years he has been a fatihful worker for his Lord in the Gospel Baptist church, being at the time of his death, a faithful member of the board of trustees. Mr. South's life has been an open book before all with whom he came in contact. He was a good christian man, free hearted, ever ready to help anyone in need. He was a kind and devoted husband, and an ever interted, sympathetic and consecrated father. The large circle of friends he leaves is a living testimony to his influence and service. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved family. The funeral services were held Wednesday, June 26, 2:30 from the home and 3:00 at the Gospel Baptist church; Rev. E. F. Austin officiating. The pall bearers were; A. L. Bullock, Fred Benser, C. C. Henderson, Pete Olson, A. H. Howard, and H. M. Brown. Interment was made in the Woodlawn cemetery. Published Oelwein Daily Register June 27, 1929

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Robert John South death on 22 Jun 1929 in Oelwein, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.6805992
Longitude: -91.9356003

Family Members:

Parent

Benjamin Asbury South

(1838 - 1913)

Henriette Bunting South

(1844 - 1914)

Spouse

Minnie Louise Voelschow South

(1885 - 1973)

Siblings

Claudia Alcinda South Beatty

(1868 - 1933)

Naomi Jane South Olson

(1870 - 1927)

William South

(1877 - 1880)

Louella South Chase

(1882 - 1967)

Children

Earl F South

(1906 - 1909)

PFC Harold J South

(1908 - 1994)

Infant Daughter South

(1911 - 1911)

Luella Helen South Marriot

(1912 - 1958)

Robert Richard South

(1915 - 1916)

Maree Bernice South Garris

(1919 - 2002)

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