Charles A. Lerch
Third son of the late Rev. J. Lerch, died in Pasadena last Wednesday. For several years he was in the employ of the California Fruit Co. in Chicago. Failing health caused him to resign, and after spending a month at home he went to California where he met his brother who had been there eight or ten months.
A change of climate did not arrest the progress of his disease, but a week ago yesterday he was able to ride out with Mrs. Neis. Later in the day he suffered from a severe hemorrhage, and was attacked by a more severer one next day which terminated fatally.
His sister Rose started from here before hearing of her brother's death, but was notified while on the way, arriving at Pasadena last Saturday.
The body was held until the arrival of Rose, and then sent homeward, arriving here this morning.
Funeral services were held in College Chapel this forenoon, attended by a large concourse of relatives, friends, and citizens.
The Naperville Clarion
January 25, 1899
Obituary of Charles A. Lerch
"Tis sad, 'tis sad to have said
My cherished friend is numbered as dead."
What a comfort that, notwithstanding this,
"yet he liveth."
Charles A. Lerch, son of Rev. J. A. Lerch, was born in Cleveland, O., Feb. 3, 1875, and in 1880 he removed with his parents to our town, of which he was an honored and highly respected citizen until in Aug. 1898 his health became impaired, so that he sought the benefits of a more congenial climate, and went to Pasadena, California. His brother Frank having preceded him during the past year, awaited his coming, hoping that it might be in harmony with kind Providence to restore his wanted health. Their companionship was to be but of short duration for on Jan. 18, it pleased the Lord to release the spirit of Bro. Charles from his tenement of clay and bid him "come up higher."
Brother Charles was a diligent student of North Western college and went forth into active business life duly qualified to cope with its intricate problems. Into his office work he carried the force of his pure noble Christian character which made him beloved and promising. The church, society and community as well as the family circle have sustained a great loss in his departure - while Heaven is enriched by another priceless Jewel.
The funeral services took place in College chapel, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m. President H. J. Kiekhoefer preache the funeral sermon from I Thes. 13-18, setting forth the comfort which is the legacy of Christian faith and life, that death is but a sleep - from which the awakening will be glorious.
Prof. S. L. Umbach used the experience of the Transfiguration scene to show that Jesus is Glory to them above and help to them in the valley below.
Prof. F. W. Heidner lead in the public prayer, and the Shubert Quartette furnished most excellent music both in the service and at the grave.
It was evident that the public entered deeply into the sorrows of the bereaved, and no doubt undying impressions were made upon the large congregation strengthening the sigh of the soul: "Let my end be like his." Peace to the silent tomb and comfort to the bereaved.
H. W. Bittner
The Naperville Clarion
February 1, 1899
Third son of the late Rev. J. Lerch, died in Pasadena last Wednesday. For several years he was in the employ of the California Fruit Co. in Chicago. Failing health caused him to resign, and after spending a month at home he went to California where he met his brother who had been there eight or ten months.
A change of climate did not arrest the progress of his disease, but a week ago yesterday he was able to ride out with Mrs. Neis. Later in the day he suffered from a severe hemorrhage, and was attacked by a more severer one next day which terminated fatally.
His sister Rose started from here before hearing of her brother's death, but was notified while on the way, arriving at Pasadena last Saturday.
The body was held until the arrival of Rose, and then sent homeward, arriving here this morning.
Funeral services were held in College Chapel this forenoon, attended by a large concourse of relatives, friends, and citizens.
The Naperville Clarion
January 25, 1899
Obituary of Charles A. Lerch
"Tis sad, 'tis sad to have said
My cherished friend is numbered as dead."
What a comfort that, notwithstanding this,
"yet he liveth."
Charles A. Lerch, son of Rev. J. A. Lerch, was born in Cleveland, O., Feb. 3, 1875, and in 1880 he removed with his parents to our town, of which he was an honored and highly respected citizen until in Aug. 1898 his health became impaired, so that he sought the benefits of a more congenial climate, and went to Pasadena, California. His brother Frank having preceded him during the past year, awaited his coming, hoping that it might be in harmony with kind Providence to restore his wanted health. Their companionship was to be but of short duration for on Jan. 18, it pleased the Lord to release the spirit of Bro. Charles from his tenement of clay and bid him "come up higher."
Brother Charles was a diligent student of North Western college and went forth into active business life duly qualified to cope with its intricate problems. Into his office work he carried the force of his pure noble Christian character which made him beloved and promising. The church, society and community as well as the family circle have sustained a great loss in his departure - while Heaven is enriched by another priceless Jewel.
The funeral services took place in College chapel, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m. President H. J. Kiekhoefer preache the funeral sermon from I Thes. 13-18, setting forth the comfort which is the legacy of Christian faith and life, that death is but a sleep - from which the awakening will be glorious.
Prof. S. L. Umbach used the experience of the Transfiguration scene to show that Jesus is Glory to them above and help to them in the valley below.
Prof. F. W. Heidner lead in the public prayer, and the Shubert Quartette furnished most excellent music both in the service and at the grave.
It was evident that the public entered deeply into the sorrows of the bereaved, and no doubt undying impressions were made upon the large congregation strengthening the sigh of the soul: "Let my end be like his." Peace to the silent tomb and comfort to the bereaved.
H. W. Bittner
The Naperville Clarion
February 1, 1899
Charles A. Lerch
Third son of the late Rev. J. Lerch, died in Pasadena last Wednesday. For several years he was in the employ of the California Fruit Co. in Chicago. Failing health caused him to resign, and after spending a month at home he went to California where he met his brother who had been there eight or ten months.
A change of climate did not arrest the progress of his disease, but a week ago yesterday he was able to ride out with Mrs. Neis. Later in the day he suffered from a severe hemorrhage, and was attacked by a more severer one next day which terminated fatally.
His sister Rose started from here before hearing of her brother's death, but was notified while on the way, arriving at Pasadena last Saturday.
The body was held until the arrival of Rose, and then sent homeward, arriving here this morning.
Funeral services were held in College Chapel this forenoon, attended by a large concourse of relatives, friends, and citizens.
The Naperville Clarion
January 25, 1899
Obituary of Charles A. Lerch
"Tis sad, 'tis sad to have said
My cherished friend is numbered as dead."
What a comfort that, notwithstanding this,
"yet he liveth."
Charles A. Lerch, son of Rev. J. A. Lerch, was born in Cleveland, O., Feb. 3, 1875, and in 1880 he removed with his parents to our town, of which he was an honored and highly respected citizen until in Aug. 1898 his health became impaired, so that he sought the benefits of a more congenial climate, and went to Pasadena, California. His brother Frank having preceded him during the past year, awaited his coming, hoping that it might be in harmony with kind Providence to restore his wanted health. Their companionship was to be but of short duration for on Jan. 18, it pleased the Lord to release the spirit of Bro. Charles from his tenement of clay and bid him "come up higher."
Brother Charles was a diligent student of North Western college and went forth into active business life duly qualified to cope with its intricate problems. Into his office work he carried the force of his pure noble Christian character which made him beloved and promising. The church, society and community as well as the family circle have sustained a great loss in his departure - while Heaven is enriched by another priceless Jewel.
The funeral services took place in College chapel, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m. President H. J. Kiekhoefer preache the funeral sermon from I Thes. 13-18, setting forth the comfort which is the legacy of Christian faith and life, that death is but a sleep - from which the awakening will be glorious.
Prof. S. L. Umbach used the experience of the Transfiguration scene to show that Jesus is Glory to them above and help to them in the valley below.
Prof. F. W. Heidner lead in the public prayer, and the Shubert Quartette furnished most excellent music both in the service and at the grave.
It was evident that the public entered deeply into the sorrows of the bereaved, and no doubt undying impressions were made upon the large congregation strengthening the sigh of the soul: "Let my end be like his." Peace to the silent tomb and comfort to the bereaved.
H. W. Bittner
The Naperville Clarion
February 1, 1899
Third son of the late Rev. J. Lerch, died in Pasadena last Wednesday. For several years he was in the employ of the California Fruit Co. in Chicago. Failing health caused him to resign, and after spending a month at home he went to California where he met his brother who had been there eight or ten months.
A change of climate did not arrest the progress of his disease, but a week ago yesterday he was able to ride out with Mrs. Neis. Later in the day he suffered from a severe hemorrhage, and was attacked by a more severer one next day which terminated fatally.
His sister Rose started from here before hearing of her brother's death, but was notified while on the way, arriving at Pasadena last Saturday.
The body was held until the arrival of Rose, and then sent homeward, arriving here this morning.
Funeral services were held in College Chapel this forenoon, attended by a large concourse of relatives, friends, and citizens.
The Naperville Clarion
January 25, 1899
Obituary of Charles A. Lerch
"Tis sad, 'tis sad to have said
My cherished friend is numbered as dead."
What a comfort that, notwithstanding this,
"yet he liveth."
Charles A. Lerch, son of Rev. J. A. Lerch, was born in Cleveland, O., Feb. 3, 1875, and in 1880 he removed with his parents to our town, of which he was an honored and highly respected citizen until in Aug. 1898 his health became impaired, so that he sought the benefits of a more congenial climate, and went to Pasadena, California. His brother Frank having preceded him during the past year, awaited his coming, hoping that it might be in harmony with kind Providence to restore his wanted health. Their companionship was to be but of short duration for on Jan. 18, it pleased the Lord to release the spirit of Bro. Charles from his tenement of clay and bid him "come up higher."
Brother Charles was a diligent student of North Western college and went forth into active business life duly qualified to cope with its intricate problems. Into his office work he carried the force of his pure noble Christian character which made him beloved and promising. The church, society and community as well as the family circle have sustained a great loss in his departure - while Heaven is enriched by another priceless Jewel.
The funeral services took place in College chapel, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m. President H. J. Kiekhoefer preache the funeral sermon from I Thes. 13-18, setting forth the comfort which is the legacy of Christian faith and life, that death is but a sleep - from which the awakening will be glorious.
Prof. S. L. Umbach used the experience of the Transfiguration scene to show that Jesus is Glory to them above and help to them in the valley below.
Prof. F. W. Heidner lead in the public prayer, and the Shubert Quartette furnished most excellent music both in the service and at the grave.
It was evident that the public entered deeply into the sorrows of the bereaved, and no doubt undying impressions were made upon the large congregation strengthening the sigh of the soul: "Let my end be like his." Peace to the silent tomb and comfort to the bereaved.
H. W. Bittner
The Naperville Clarion
February 1, 1899
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