William F. Rich Dies Suddenly Of A Heart Attack
William Francis Rich, aged 56 years, well known resident of this area for the past 12 years, died suddenly this morning at his home, 727 South Washington Street, from a heart attack. He had not been in good health for about a year, but had been working daily. He succumbed shortly after assisting Mrs. Rich with some housework.
Mr. Rich, who was a contractor, a former employee of the Board of Education and member of the El Dorado Police Department, was born on June 30, 1889, at Robinson, Ill. He lived in that area for many years and then went to Texas, where he spent a short time. He came to El Dorado in 1924. Mr. Rich was married on December 19, 1909 to Sarah Ina Reynolds at Robinson, Ill. He was a member of Baptist Church and Woodmen Lodge.
Mr. Rich is survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Charles Grisham, of El Dorado; Mrs. W.M. Schawo, of Towanda; and Mrs. Alan D. Kelley, of Tulsa, Okla; a son, Ivan Rich, of Towanda; four sisters, Mrs. Howard Weger, Mrs. Harry Weger, Mrs. William Midgett and Mrs. Earl Butcher, all of Robinson; and two brothers, Orville and Chester, both of Robinson.
Funeral services will be announced by the Byrd Funeral Home.
from an El Dorado, KS paper
William F. Rich Dies Suddenly Of A Heart Attack
William Francis Rich, aged 56 years, well known resident of this area for the past 12 years, died suddenly this morning at his home, 727 South Washington Street, from a heart attack. He had not been in good health for about a year, but had been working daily. He succumbed shortly after assisting Mrs. Rich with some housework.
Mr. Rich, who was a contractor, a former employee of the Board of Education and member of the El Dorado Police Department, was born on June 30, 1889, at Robinson, Ill. He lived in that area for many years and then went to Texas, where he spent a short time. He came to El Dorado in 1924. Mr. Rich was married on December 19, 1909 to Sarah Ina Reynolds at Robinson, Ill. He was a member of Baptist Church and Woodmen Lodge.
Mr. Rich is survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Charles Grisham, of El Dorado; Mrs. W.M. Schawo, of Towanda; and Mrs. Alan D. Kelley, of Tulsa, Okla; a son, Ivan Rich, of Towanda; four sisters, Mrs. Howard Weger, Mrs. Harry Weger, Mrs. William Midgett and Mrs. Earl Butcher, all of Robinson; and two brothers, Orville and Chester, both of Robinson.
Funeral services will be announced by the Byrd Funeral Home.
from an El Dorado, KS paper
Family Members
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Bessie Mae Rich Weger
1891–1964
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Chloe Rena Rich Weger
1892–1983
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Mamie Lenora Rich
1894–1895
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Reaville Morrison Rich
1896–1897
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Sedella Lotus Rich Midgett
1898–1964
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Carl Crowley Rich
1901–1912
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Charlotte Christina "Lottie" Rich Butcher
1903–1926
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Orville Jackson Rich
1905–1982
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Lulu Edith Rich Butcher
1908–1989
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Chester Otis Rich
1911–1980
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