PROMINENT WEST SIDE FARMER DIES

Fred Renard, a prominent Washington county farmer, living five miles southeast of Arlington, passed away at his home last Thursday afternoon at one o’clock. He had been ill about a week with a heart attack, and pneumonia developed later. Funeral services were conducted from the home on last Sunday afternoon, and burial made in the Elk City cemetery beside the wife who preceded him a number of years ago.

Mr. Renard was strictly a Washington county product, having been born near Arlington on August 31, 1863. He had lived in that vicinity his entire lifetime. He was married March, 1891 to a Miss Abraham of Elk City, and to this union six children were born, five of whom survive him. They are E J., Walter A., Otto, Estella and Elizabeth. He leaves also a brother, Gus Renard of Wausa and a sister, Mrs. Nelie Jungbluth of Clark, S. D. There was a large gathering of friends and neighbors at the funeral services, testifying to the respect and esteem in which he was held by all.

#2-13 Nov., 1930 - The Enterprise

Gus Renard of Wausa, Neb. came Saturday to be with relatives and attend the funeral of his brother, Fred Renard. Funeral services for the late Frederick Renard, Jr, who died Nov. 6th, were held from the home five miles southeast of Arlington on Sunday afternoon. The deceased was born near Arlington on August 31st, 1863 and farmed nearly all of his life in this vicinity. In March, 1891 he was married to Margaret Abraham. Three sons and two daughters survive: Edward J., Walter A., Otto A., and Misses Estella and Elizabeth. A brother, G. H. Renard of Wausa and a sister, Mrs. Nellie Jungbluth of Clark, S. D. also survive. Mrs. Renard died July 14th, 1921. Interment was made at the Elk City cemetery.

#3-November 13, 1930- Arlington Review Herald- Frederick Renard, Jr.

Frederick Renard Jr. was born in Washington County Nebraska, August 31, 1863 and died at his country home five miles southeast of Arlington, November 6, 1930, aged 67 years, 4 months and 5 days. Mr. Renard’s entire life was lived in this community and he died within a few miles of the place of his birth.

In March 1891 he was united in marriage with Margaret Abraham, and to this union were born six children, one having died in infancy. Three sons and two daughters have grown to manhood and womanhood, and mourn the loss of a devoted father. The children are; Edward J., Walter A., Otto A. and Misses Estella and Elizabeth. There are also eight grandchildren.

Mr. Renard was a member of a family of eight, four sisters and four brothers. Of this number only two survive, - his sister, Mrs. Nettie Junbluht, Clark, S.D. and Mr. Gustave H. Renard, Wausa, Nebraska.

The good wife and mother preceded him in death nine years ago, and since that time the children have conducted the home.

Mr. Renard’s life was that of a Nebraska farmer. He passed through all the changes that have been experienced during the years since 1863, and saw this part of Nebraska improve and develop into the beautiful agricultural country it is today and he had his definite part in helping to realize these splendid results. He tried to make his surroundings beautiful and desirable and life worth the living.

Several years ago he became a member of the Congregational church at Arlington, Nebr. and was always interested in its program and helped to promote its interests.

He has gone before some of his associates who for these many years have companioned together, but in their affections and memories he will continue to live.

The funeral was held from the late home Sunday afternoon Nov. 9th at 2 o’clock conducted by Dr. Raymond C. Swisher. Interment was made in the Elk City cemetery.

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

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