Obituary: Merritt E. Lingenfelter, 77, retired farmer, died about 9:30 p.m. Friday at the home of his son, Lee Lingenfelter, near Clayton. Mr. Lingenfelter had been ill for some time and his death was due to infirmities of old age.
He was born in the town of Clayton, Aug. 22, 1854, son of William Henry and Mary Wilson Lingenfelter. He spent his entire life in this vicinity, retiring from farming several years ago. When a young man he married Miss Frances Barney,
who died several years ago. Mr. Lingenfelter was a member of the Depauville Methodist Episcopal church.He is survived by one son, Lee Lingenfelter, Clayton; five sisters; Mrs. Minnie Wetterhahn, Depauville, Mrs. George Daniels, Clayton, Mrs. Nellie Caulderwood, Johnstown, Mrs. Elma Dillenbeck and Mrs. James Bretch, Clayton Center.
A private funeral was held from the home of his sister, Mrs. Elma Dillenbeck, Clayton Center, Monday at 1 p.m. Rev. M. Robinson, pastor of the Depauville Methodist Episcopal church officiated. The bearers were Adam Danawaldt, Floyd
Donawaldt, Elton May, Earyl Fulmer, Charles Youngs and B. A. Hart.Floral offerings were many and beautiful.