He moved with his parents to Endsfield near Cedar Rapids in 1893 where he grew to manhood.
He was united in marriage to Ada E. Cox on February 16th, 1910. To this union was born one daughter.
He moved to Primrose, Nebr. in 1914 and later to a farm near Wolbach and remained in this vicinity until taken sick four weeks ago, when he was moved to Cedar Rapids to the home of his parents.
He became a member of the Wolbach Lodge No. 280 of the Independent Order of Oddfellows in 1918 and remained a member in good standing. He united with the Endsfield M. E. Church in 1905 and remained in membership to the time of his death.
He has been in poor health for some time but his condition was not considered serious until recently. Apparently in normal condition he was about on Wednesday morning as usual. About noon he was outdoors with his father and collapsed without regaining consciousness. Medical assistance was called but was of no avail. He passed away peacefully at 11:45 a.m.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Teilmann of Wolbach, Nebraska; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Auten of Cedar Rapids; and two brothers Sammie and Charles of Cedar Rapids, Nebraska; his grandmother, Mrs. Davis and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon conducted by Reverend William E. Wilson at the Methodist Church of Cedar Rapids, Rev. Brother H. A. Taylor of Albion, Nebr., Past Grand Master of the Nebraska Lodge I.O.O.F. preached the sermon. Burial was made in the Sunset Cemetery with Lodge No. 280 of the I.O.O.F. in charge assisted by the Cedar Lodge. "Men die, but sorrow never dies; The crowding years divide in vain, And the wide world is knit with ties Of common brotherhood in pain."
CARD OF THANKS For the many tributes to our beloved one, for the consolation afforded to us all, for the many services rendered by our friends and the members of the Wolbach and Cedar Rapids Lodges of the I.O.O.F. for their part in making the arrangements and carrying out the funeral of the late Johnnie Auten, also for the many beautiful floral offerings, we desire to express our sincere gratitude and thanks. Mrs. Johnnie Auten, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Teilmann, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Auten, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Cox and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Auten and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sammie Auten and family, Mrs. Amelia Davis.
Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday September 26, 1929
He moved with his parents to Endsfield near Cedar Rapids in 1893 where he grew to manhood.
He was united in marriage to Ada E. Cox on February 16th, 1910. To this union was born one daughter.
He moved to Primrose, Nebr. in 1914 and later to a farm near Wolbach and remained in this vicinity until taken sick four weeks ago, when he was moved to Cedar Rapids to the home of his parents.
He became a member of the Wolbach Lodge No. 280 of the Independent Order of Oddfellows in 1918 and remained a member in good standing. He united with the Endsfield M. E. Church in 1905 and remained in membership to the time of his death.
He has been in poor health for some time but his condition was not considered serious until recently. Apparently in normal condition he was about on Wednesday morning as usual. About noon he was outdoors with his father and collapsed without regaining consciousness. Medical assistance was called but was of no avail. He passed away peacefully at 11:45 a.m.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Teilmann of Wolbach, Nebraska; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Auten of Cedar Rapids; and two brothers Sammie and Charles of Cedar Rapids, Nebraska; his grandmother, Mrs. Davis and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon conducted by Reverend William E. Wilson at the Methodist Church of Cedar Rapids, Rev. Brother H. A. Taylor of Albion, Nebr., Past Grand Master of the Nebraska Lodge I.O.O.F. preached the sermon. Burial was made in the Sunset Cemetery with Lodge No. 280 of the I.O.O.F. in charge assisted by the Cedar Lodge. "Men die, but sorrow never dies; The crowding years divide in vain, And the wide world is knit with ties Of common brotherhood in pain."
CARD OF THANKS For the many tributes to our beloved one, for the consolation afforded to us all, for the many services rendered by our friends and the members of the Wolbach and Cedar Rapids Lodges of the I.O.O.F. for their part in making the arrangements and carrying out the funeral of the late Johnnie Auten, also for the many beautiful floral offerings, we desire to express our sincere gratitude and thanks. Mrs. Johnnie Auten, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Teilmann, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Auten, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Cox and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Auten and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sammie Auten and family, Mrs. Amelia Davis.
Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday September 26, 1929
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