Albert R. Pettit was born in Wyoming, Stark county, Ill., May 18, 1878. He moved with his parents to Washington county, Nebraska in 1882, and lived here until 1896. From Nebraska they moved to Cheyenne county, Kansas.

He was united in marriage to Minnie Gunther, Feb. 27, 1901. To this union six children were born. A year ago last December God sent his messenger to take their little daughter, Ruby, to her heavenly home.

March 4th Mr. Pettit and Mr. Gunther went to St. Francis to be treated by a traveling specialist for piles. After the third treatment Mr. Pettit took violently ill, followed by convulsions. His condition remained about the same until Dr. Fuqua, of Benkelman, was called, and Mr. Pettit was taken home.

Blood poison had set in and was making continuous gains. Despite the efforts of Drs. Fuqua and Stewart the poison could not be checked. Early Wednesday morning it reached his heart and death followed.

During all his sickness Mr. Pettit was patient and happy, wearing a smile for his loved ones around him. The home, the community and friends will miss that friendly face.

Mr. Pettit was not afraid to die. He knew when he departed this life he would go to live with his Father above. Just a few days before his death he told his wife if it was the Lord’s will for him to go, he was willing and God would take care of her and the children.

He joined the United Brethren church last August and went to work for his Master.

Funeral services were held at the farm home near Benkelman, Neb., Thursday morning, March 14th, by Rev. Gale, of McDonald, and were largely attended.

He was a young man of whom his family, community and friends, were justly proud. He was honorable kind and considerate. His life was a perfect example of true manhood. He leaves to mourn his departure a true wife, three daughters, two sons, mother, brothers, sisters, other relatives and many, many friends.

~~~ Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~