WIMMER, William Percy - Putnam

William Percy WIMMER, son of Ezra and Mary Wimmer, was born in Bellmore, Indiana on January 9, 1852; departed this life on Dec 25, 1916, age 60 years, 4 months and 17 days.  He was united in marriage to Delilia M. Davis March 7, 1875.   To this union were born four children, one child dying in infancy; Bertie A; Alvie S; and Lola M who with the wife survive him and mourn his loss.  He also leaves behind him six grandchildren who will always remember him for his kindness and his interest in them.  In his father's family there were 7 children, two of whom are living, Hosea Wimmer of near Bellmore and Charley Wimmer of near Tangier.  His life was spent in Parke and Fountain counties. The greater part of his life was spent near Bellmore and the latter on the farm in that vicinity.  As an occupation he followed farming and carpentering and many of the good and substantial buildings of Parke Co. are the results of his skill and handiwork.  As a neighbor and friend, he was of the truest type and was ever a friend to those who were in need of his friendship and help.   He was honest, frugal and industrious and possessed those sterling qualities of manhood which go to make up those highest types of American citizenship.  He was not a member of any church but was a firm believer in the truths and teachings of the Bible and spent considerable of his time reading this book.  he not only leaves the wife, who has journeyed with him through life for 41 years, the three children, two brothers and six grandchildren, but a host of relatives and friends, who mourn his departure into another life.  Funeral services were held last Thursday morning at 10:30 at the house, conducted by Rev. S. K. Fuson.  Interment was made in Mt. Moriah cemetery.