Clarence Earl Wyckoff was born December 5, 1899, at Vinton, Iowa, and passed from this life after a brief illness at his home in Grainton, Nebraska, on January 28, 1930, age 30 years, 1 month and 23 days.

He came to Nebraska with his parents at the age of 6 years, and has spent most of his remaining years in this state.

He was united in marriage to Bessie B. Bardwell on May 18, 1922, at Farnam, Nebr. To this union was born one girl, Audrey Agnes, May 3, 1929.

Mr. Wyckoff leaves to mourn his death, his wife and daughter of Grainton, his mother, Mrs. Margaret Wyckoff, a sister Mrs. Bessie Snyder and a brother, Howard, all of Lovall, Wyo., a sister, Mrs. Hazel Smith of Fort Collins, Colo., a brother, Morris, of Farnam, and a brother, Willis, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and many other relatives and a host of friends. His father and one brother preceded him in death.

Clarence, known his friends as “Bob” was converted and baptized in his early teens. He joined the M. E. church at Grainton when it was first organized in the community, and has since been a faithful and efficient worker in the church. At the time of his death he was secretary and treasurer of the Sunday school and a trustee of the church board. He was ever willing to take any responsibility that was placed upon him and shortly before leaving this life, he gave his testimony that he was right with his God, which is a great comfort to his loved ones.

At the time of his marriage he became a manager of the Adams Lumber company at Grainton, building up a business in which the community and company may take pride.

He was an active member of the I. O. O. F. lodge at Elsie.

Bob’s life was full of action, working for the betterment of the community, a great lover of flowers, a thoughtful neighbor and friend, a devoted husband, and a loving father.

His death came as a shock to his relatives and friends, and his presence will be missed in his home his church and his community.

Deepest sympathy is extended by his many friends to those in sorrow. May his influence live on.

The Farnam Echo, Thursday, 20 February, 1930