FREEMAN PARISH DIES; WAS ONCE MERCHANT HERE

FORMER BLAIR RESIDENT DIED IN PENDER EARLY FRIDAY AT AGE 66

In poor health since suffering a stroke of paralysis about two years ago, Freeman Parish, aged 66, former Blair merchant, died early Friday morning at his home in Pender. His sudden passing came as a shock to his family and friends.

The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Parish, he was born in Richland County, Wisconsin, May 26, 1868. When only three years of age he came with his parents to Fillmore County, Nebraska, where he lived ten years. That year, 1881, the family moved to Blair, where most of the members have resided since.

Finished Schooling Here

Only a boy when he came to this city, Mr. Parish finished his schooling here. Later he was married here to Miss Bertha Sas, sister of John Sas of Pender, formerly of Blair.

Mr. Parish had long been identified with the mercantile business in this city. For a quarter of a century he was connected with the Sas Brothers general merchandise store. Later he and his brother-in-law, the late Fred Sas, operated the Sas and Parish store for seven years, in the location now held by the Safeway store.

In 1929 Mr. and Mrs. Parish moved to Pender, where they had lived since.

Wife, Two Children Survive

Surviving Mr. Parish are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Mencke of Blair, and a son, Dr. Harold Parish, Pender dentist. Among other survivors are a brother, Edwin J. Parish of Blair, and two sisters, Mrs. Ed Durant of Blair, and Mrs. Ida J. Freeland, Chicago. All relatives have been here this week with the exception of the latter sister, who was unable to leave Chicago because of the illness of her husband.

Funeral services were conducted at the Campbell Mortuary Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. R. Shipright of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church of Pender in charge. A large number of friends attended the rites. Interment was in the Blair Cemetery.

#2 25 Apr., 1935 - The Enterprise

FREEMAN PARISH DIES AT PENDER

Freeman Parish died at his home at Pender, Nebraska on last Saturday, April 20th, and the body was brought to Blair where the funeral services were held in the Campbell mortuary on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, and interment was made in the Blair cemetery.

Deceased was born in Wisconsin May 25, 1868, and in early life came with his parents to this county where he grew to manhood. He was married to Miss Bertha Sas, and for years was connected with the Sas interests in the retail mercantile business.

A number of years back he moved to Pender where he was associated with John Sas in the mercantile business. He continued in this business until his health failed him when he retired.

His death was the result of a stroke, and the end came suddenly. He leaves to mourn him his wife and two children, Dr. Harold Parish of Pender and Mrs. Dorothy Mencke of Blair, besides two sisters, Mrs. Ed Durant of Blair and Mrs. James Freeland of Chicago and one brother, Ed Parish of Blair.

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

Note: Though the obituaries and the Blair cemetery records spell it Freeman, the stone says 'Freemon'

Note: John Sas, his business partner, purchased the lots for Freemon and Bertha Parish

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