Person:Alexander Walters (1)

Obit courtesy Matt Park:

ALEXANDER R. WALTERS A REAL PIONEER FOR MORE THAN 80 YEARS HE WAS A RESIDENT OF CITY AND CO

Death claimed Well Known East Side Resident--Funeral Services Thursday--Will Be Private--Interment in Oakwood

Death has removed another of the well known and prominent pioneer residents of Fremont and Sandusky CO, a man who for more than 75 years had been prominently identified with the varied activities of life in this city and vicinity.

Alexander R. Walters, 82, an esteemed citizen, died Tuesday evening, at 7:40 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert Grossenberg, 543 Sixth street, following a long illness. He had been in failing health for a year following a fall in which he suffered injuries to the hips and spine. The effects of the fall and the infirmities of his advanced years were the chief causes of death.

The funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 0'clock from the home of the daughter and will be private. Rev. T.S. Weavre, of the Trinity Evangelical Church, will officiate and burial will follow in Oakwood cemetery.

Mr. Walters was a real pioneer. He was born in Rice township on January 25, 1838, the sone of Ephriam and Elizabeth Kline Walters and spent his entire life in this CO. His boyhood was spent on the farm in Rice township. There he resided until he was united in marriage to Sarah Jane Park, also a prominent pioneer of these regions. They were married Nov. 7, 1861, and both were spared to enjoy each other's company and celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in November, 1911. Folowing the marriage the couple moved to Fremont and took up their residence on Dickinson street. Later they moved to 601 Sixth where Mr. Walters lived for nearly 60 years. Mrs. Walters died five years ago.

Mr. Walters was a veteran of the Civil war and when the war broke out enlisted in Co. G, 8th. O.V.I. After a service of several months he was taken ill and discharged. Recovering he enlisted again in the 169th O.V.I. and served with the regiment until the close, doing garrison duty in the defense of Washington and participating in the repulse of Early's attack on the capital.

When but 13 years old the father of Mr. Walters died and a year later the mother passed away, leaving Mr. Walters parentless at an early age. He took up farming as a young boy and followed farming throughout his life. Mr. Walters was a great reader and a student and was thoroughly well posted on all the important problems of the day. When a young man he had more than a local reputation as a debater and he could debate on any topic. He was open, free hearted and generous and was ever ready to welcome visitors to his home where he freely dispensed hospitality. Mr. Walters never touched strong drink but he did love a good smoke. In politics he wa s Republican and he was a great admirer of Roosevelt.

He was the last of his family to pass away. Brothers and sisters who preceded him were John and Alfred E., the later a noted writer and war correspondent; Mrs. Caroline Hetrick, Mrs. Evalyn Hetrick and Mrs. Susanna Tucker. He is survived by three children, Mrs. Grossenberg, John F. Walters and Mrs. Elizabeth Jannesen, the latte of Chicago; three grandchildren and a wide circle of friends. Fraternally he was a member of the National Union.

Fremont Daily Messenger