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Surnames: SOUDER
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George T. Souder Succumbs at Home
George T. Souder, 76 of Lancaster township, died at 1 a.m. this morning in his home. He
had been ill for approximately three years and death was attributed to complications.
Souder was born July 5, 1874 in Lancaster township to Thomas M. and Matilda Kunkel Souder.
His marriage to Pearl Bender, who survives him, took place on Feb. 20, 1896 in Lancaster
township. He was a farmer by occupation and a lifetime resident of Wells county.
Surviving him in addition to his wife are four sons, Homer Souder Craigville, R. R. 1,
Herman Souder, Bluffton; Brooks Souder, Bluffton R. R. 4; and Robert Souder, Columbia
City; a foster son George McClean, Dunkirk; two brothers, Hugh Souder, Bluffton; and
Robert K. Souder, Stockton, Calif; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The
body was removed to the Thoma funeral home where it will remain until time for the
services. Funeral services will be held at 2 O'clock Monday afternoon in the
Lancaster United Brethren church of which !
Mr. Souder was a member. Rev. W. L. Eiler will officiate. Burial will be in the Murray
cemetery.
Bluffton News Banner
16 Sept 1950
Pg. 1 Col. 8