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Lafayette Journal & Courier 2-24-1925, p. 1
Richard M. Pyle, Retired Farmer, Called by Death
Richard M. Pyle, an aged retired farmer, for the past 35 years a resident of West
lafayette, died at his home, 255 South Grant street at 6:55 o'clock Tuesday morning.
He was in his eighty fourth year and had been in failing health for several years. Since
last fall he had been bedfast.
Born in Fountain county July 26, 1841, he moved to Attica with his father when he was a
young man. On Dec. 7, 1865, he married Mary McQueen of Attica. Mr. Pyle was the youngest
son in a fmaily of twelve children and the only surviving member is a borther, marion
Pyle, of Attica. In 1890 he moved to Lafayette to educate his children. He was engaged
in farming for many years and at the time of his death owned a farm on the Morehouse
gravel road near West Lafayette. Mr. Pylewas a member of the I.O.O.F. and of Lafayette
Lodge No. 143. B.P.O.E. He was held in high esteem and had a large circle of friends.
He is survived by his widow, three children. lee Pyle of Russiaville; Mrs. J.G. Eastburn
of Pleasant Lake, and Mrs. M.O. Cornett of West Lafayette. There are also three
grandchildren, Mary Katherine, Ruther and Courtney Cornett.
The funeral will be conducted from the family home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. A.H. Kenna of the First Methodist Episcoapal chruch of West Lafayette officiating.
Interment at Grand View.