Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
DEATHS SUDDEN CALL.
John L. Brenlzer Passes Away With
out q Warning.

WAN 49, 0ASAAAsSA . NsSSS ~" e'e>
out Warning.
About 2:45 p. M, Monday John L.
Brenizer, one of Abilene's most
esteemed residents and one who has
long been identified with Dickinson
county's life, died suddenly while
driving on Cottage avenue. J. D.
Freed, who lives on Mr.. Brenizer's
farm in North Dickinson, was haul
ing oats for him and they were riding
together in the lumber wagon. When
near the ball park Mr.. Brenizer sud
denly fell forward and became uncon-
scious. He breathed for few min
utes but before Mr.. Freed could get
to the business portion Of the city
with him he was dead. The body
was taken to his home on North
Buckeye. His decease was due to
heart disease. Though he had CON-
planned during the day of pain across
his breast it was not thought serious.
He has seemed the picture Of vigorous
health and in his long and busy life
has known but little illness.
Mr.. Breuizer was aged about IA
years. A wife and three children
Mrs. H. W. Wilson, j. M. Brenizer
and A. S. Brenizer-are the near rel
atives and to them the sudden sorrow
is indeed one that will be deeply felt.
Charles M. Brenizer, the oldest child,
died two years ago.
John L. Brenizer was born in Cum
berland county, Pa, Dec. p, 1923,
and there was his home until 1877
when he moved to Dickinson county
and took up his residence in this city
Here he has lived and has enjoyed
the respect and friendship of all who
knew him. Outside Of his great love
for home and family he had three
ideals in life: bis church, his lodge
and his political party. Since young
manhood he had been a devout men,
Der of the Reformed church and faith
fully did he observe the obligations
of Christian life. He was always
at his post and his time and means
were given freely to the export and
furtherance OF the church's work. In
Grace Reformed church he became
known as Father BreniEer and the
title well suited his kindly character.
As a Mason he was true to every prin-
ciple Of the order. No night wab
too dark or stormy to keep him from
a meeting Of the lodge and firmly did
he keep the faith Of the organization.
His feaIty to Republieanism was
strong and sincere. He believed in
good government and worthy political
methods and his judgment endorsed
the party with the same answering
fidelity that marked all his attach
ments. 1t is doubtful il Mr.. Brenizer
ever made or ever had an enemy.
His ways we're peaceful and his char
ity broad. His life was gentle and
his words spread happiness and good
cheer upon all with whom he came in
contact. He had wide acquaintance
in Dickinson county and every one
who knew him was a frien&. His
death will be to each distinct per-
sonal loss, as the passing Of one who
made the world better for his living
and made heaven richer by his enter
ing its portals.
Funeral services, which we're largely
attended, were held at Grace Reformed
church at Sp. m. Tuesday, Rev. ]. c.
Bolger officiating. Benevolent lodge
A. +. & A. M. of which the deceased
was a member attended in a body and
conducted the burial service. A large
number Of friends followed the re-
mains to Abilene cemetery where was
laid to rest all that was mortal Of an
upright Christian gentleman whose
life bore fruit in kindly deeds and
will dwell in beloved memory. J