Ervin Anthony Texter (1905-1917)

Ervin Anthony Texter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Texter, was born in Omaha, Nebraska, February 1, 1905, and departed this life at the home of his parents in Hammond, Ind., on July 30, 1917, at the age of 12 years, 5 months and 29 days. In the month of May 1913, he with his parents, moved from Nebraska to Hammond, where they have since resided.

He was a patient little sufferer for 5 long weeks, and all that loving hands and medical aid from one of the best specialists could do, was done, but to no avail. His God had called and he had to go. He was a member of the First Congregational Sunday school, the Boys Church club and a member of the 2nd Troup of the Boy Scouts of America. He leaves a father, mother and 2 sisters, Shirley and Evelyn, both at home, besides a host of other relatives and friends. He was the youngest child and only son and a kind and generous hearted little boy; the pride of his doting parents and sisters, and loved by all who knew him.

A short funeral service was held at the home on Wednesday, August 1, at 11 a.m., and the remains were then brought by auto to Lowell, where the funeral services were held in the Christian church at 2 p.m., Rev. Cowley, of the First Congregational church of Hammond officiating. Undertaker Weaver had charge of the burial. Six of the Boy Scouts of Hammond acted as pall bearers, namely, Phillip Schueck, Wm. Sullivan, Howard Beck, Lawrence Dietrick, Russel Van Gilder and Lawrence Dodd. Interment was made in the Lowell cemetery.