George HAKE
Birth:
17 Apr 1886
Florence Twp, William, Ohio
Death:
12 Mar 1914
Marriage:
25 Apr 1907
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OBITUARY
The deceased, George L. Hakes, son of John and Emma Hake, was born in Florence
township, Williams county, Ohio, April 17, 1886. Died at his late residence,
near the parental home, on Thursday, March 12, 1914, at the age of 27 years, 10
months and 25 days.
His entire life was spent in the community where his mortal career ended. He
was united in marriage with Miss Elsie Ricketts on April 25, 1907. Their
mararied life, though brief, was happy. One son blessed their union, hallowed
their home, and gladdened their hearts. Orlys, now nearly four years old, will
be a great comfort to the lonely wife and mother.
The deceased has been in failing health for several years. Slowly the
insidious foe kept stealing into the citidel of life, and breaking down the
wlls, took and held possession. Step after step advances were made in spite of
the skilled physician and his remedies. How faithfully did the devoted wife,
mother, father, and relatives seek to nurse back to health the loving husband
and son. But the climax of all the living came, and the news passed from lip
to lip "George is dead." The hard, troubled breathing was over, and the
flushed face settled in the pallor of death. He time and again expressed his
confidence in the redeeming mercy of his Saviour, and the evening before the
morning of his departure, made choice of the ministers to officiate at his
funeral service, and repeated the 4th verse of the 23rd Psalm. He derived
great comfort from his faith in the divine Christ.
Funeral services were held, by his request, in the Berlin C. U. church,
conducted by Rev George W. Long, on Sunday, March 15, 1914, and was attended by
a large gathering of friends and neighbors. Interment was made in the Edon
cemetery.
He leaves to cherish his memory a wife, little son, father and mother, two
brothers, one sister and many friends and relatives.
The following lines written by his wife are dedicated to his memory.
IN MEMORY
Thou hast left us for a season
To a cold unfeeling world,
But thy dying words of reason,
Are like darts of wisdom hurled.
In the faith that papa left us
Wafted from his feverish lips,
We will trust and make a fortress
Till our spirits with him sits.
With serene and silent beauty
We will strive from day to day,
To like him perform our duty
In our weak, imperfect way.
Thus when life's short race is ended,
And the world holds nothing more,
Will his faith for us intended,
Call us to that golden shore.
Elsie Esther RICKETTS
Birth:
8 Mar 1886
Seneca, Ohio
Death:
11 Jul 1924
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OBITUARY
Elsie Esther RICKETTS HAKE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ricketts, was born
near Bascom, Seneca Co., Ohio, on the 8th day of March, 1886. At the age of
six months she came with her parents to Williams Co., where they have ever
since resided.
At the age of 12 years she united with the Presbyterian church and in her
quiet, gentle way was ever ready to do her Master's bidding. On April 25, 1907,
she was united in marriage to George L. Hake. They settled on a farm in
Florence township, and started out on life's journey with high hopes of a happy
future. To this union one son, Orlys, came to brighten and fulfill their hope.
But during the seven years of married life their home was saddened by the long
illness and death of her husband on March 13, 1914. Elsie and Orlys came to
live with her parents where on July 11, 1924, at the age of 38 years, four
months and three days, she gladly answered her Master's call and went to live
with Him, where no more suffering is known.
She leaves to mourn, a son, Orlys, father, mother, four sisters, one brother
and a host of other relatives and friends, that her kind and loving nature had
found a lodging place in their hearts.
Sister, thou most mild and lovely,
Gentle as the summer breeze,
Pleasant as the air of evening,
When it floats among the trees.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in the grave so low.
Thou no more wilt join our number,
Thou no more our songs shalt know.
Dearest sisters, thou hast left us,
Here thy loss we deeply feel.
But 'tis God that hath bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope to emet thee
When the day of life is fled.
Then in heaven with joy to greet thee
Where no farewell tear is shed.
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George Hake - Elsie Esther Ricketts
George Hake
was born at Florence Twp, William, Ohio 17 Apr 1886.
He married Elsie Esther Ricketts 25 Apr 1907 . Elsie Esther Ricketts was born at Seneca, Ohio 8 Mar 1886 daughter of Samuel Franklin Ricketts and Barbara Heiserman .
George Hake died 12 Mar 1914 .
Elsie Esther Ricketts died 11 Jul 1924 .