We are very sorry to be called upon to report the death of Jacob Kestler. Mr. Kestler had been very poorly for some time and about two weeks ago he was stricken with a stroke of paralysis which partially paralyzed him, but he became better and, Tuesday of last week, he was taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter Wafts at Curtis, and seemed to be getting along fairly well, when the latter part of the week he was taken with another stroke, from which death came about 10 o’clock Tuesday evening. Mr. Kestler had lived around Farnam for a number of years and is well and favorably known. The body was brought here this afternoon and funeral services will be held some time tomorrow. Burial will be made in Farnam cemetery. Obituary will be published next week.

The Farnam Echo, Thursday, 8 January 1925

Obituary of The Late Jacob D. Kistler
Who Died at the Home of his daughter in Curtis, January Sixth

J. D. Kistler, was born in Baden, Germany, April 24, 1854. He came to America in 1872, making his first home at Chicago. On May 28, 1890 he was united in marriage to Miss Della Stowe. To this union six children were born, Elmer, Ruby, George, May, Oscar, and Ada of whom all are living except Ruby, who died in infancy.

Mr. and Mrs. Kistler moved to Hastings, Nebraska in an early day and there made their home for a number of years, moving to Farnam in 1905 which place has since been their home.

Mr. Kistler had been in failing health since early last spring. About the first of December he was stricken with stroke of paralysis but recovered somewhat and on December 30, 1924 he was removed to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ada Waits at Curtis, where he passed away on January 6, 1925. Age 70 years, 8 months and 18 days.

Mr. Kistler was quite well and favorably known around Farnam and vicinity. He was a good neighbor, always willing to lend a helping hand in time of need. He was a kind and loving husband and father and he leaves a vacancy which no one can fill.

He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, 5 children, 13 grandchildren, a brother residing near Maxwell and two sisters living in Germany, besides a host of neighbors and friends who will miss him as a man among men.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Geo Seick, pastor of the M. E. Church at the home south west of town at 1:30 P. M. Friday afternoon and burial was made in the Farnam cemetery.

If death be recompense for sorrow deep;
If death be longing for the ones who weep;
If death be endless, sweet eternal sleep;
If death be victory over sins vast sweep—
   Speak ye who know.

In life and death all travel toward God’s Throne,
His hand reach out to draw us gently home—
He, at our journey’s end, gives peaceful rest;
His heart the only home land of the blest—
   This much we know.
      —Rosemary Rogers

Card of Thanks

We take this means of thanking our many friends and neighbors for their kindness, help and sympathy at this time of deep sorrow. We also wish to express our heartful thanks for the beautiful floral offerings.

Mrs J D Kistler, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Koch, Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Waits, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Kistler, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kistler and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kistler of Lyman, Nebr.

The Farnam Echo, Thursday, 15 January 1925