This community was shocked Monday morning when the news of the sudden death of S. J. C. Senger was received. He died at the Bethany hospital in Chicago, following an operation, which he submitted to on Monday of the previous week for removal of the prostate gland. His death was due to heart failure. He was aged 67 years, 10 months and 2 days.
Mr. Senger had resided in Woodland township for the past twenty-nine years, where he was engaged in farming. Owing to failing health, he decided to retire from the farm. A few weeks ago he sold all his personal property and on Nov. 5th went to Chicago where he entered Bethany hospital for an operation. The news of his sudden death was a shock to his many relatives and friends here.
The remains were brought to Astoria by the Shawgo ambulance Tuesday morning.
Elder Samuel J. C. Senger, son of Jacob and Elizabeth Ann Senger, was born January 19, 1871, near Cherry Grove, Va. He was united in marriage to Miss Ida Bucher, at the home of the bride’s parents on March 23, 1897. To this union nine children were born, eight of whom with the wife, survive, Mrs. Leah Zunkle, Mrs. Rachel Bowen and Mrs. Lois Corn, all of Chicago; Cyrus, of South Whitley, Ind.; Mrs. Mary Swinger, Palestine, Ill.; Paul, Neponset, Ill.; John, a student at North Manchester college, North Manchester, Ind.; and Miss Ruth, a student at Bethany Biblical seminary, Chicago. Also a sister, Mrs. Susan Fink of California, and two brothers, D. P. Senger of Spokane, Wash., and John Senger of Manassas, Va.
Early in life Elder Senger united with the Church of the Brethren and was active in the Sunday school and church, having served as chorister, teacher, superintendent, deacon, minister and elder. He was known and respected by his friends and neighbors for his adherence to all Christian principles. He was a kind and loving husband and father; always willing to sacrifice for his loved ones. His devotion to his family and his church will long be remembered.
Elder Senger’s avocation was music. He composed the music for John W. Wayland’s hymn poem, “No Death in Heaven.” He was a great lover of the Holy Word, which he read daily. His favorite passages were: Hebrews 11, and 1 Cor. 13.
Prior to his operation he was anointed by Elders A. C. Wieand and W. W. Slabaugh.
Funeral services were held today at 1:30 p.m., at the Woodland church, conducted by Elder I. D. Heckman. Interment in the Woodland cemetery.
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