Person:Daniel Musselman (5)

Living in Toto, Starke County,Indiana in 1903 at the time of his father's death.

Danial H. Musselman's Obituary, published in the Starke County Democrat, Knox, Indiana, October 12, 1932, front page (copy).

FORMER SHERIFF MUSSELMAN DIED SUNDAY MORNING

Former County Sheriff Daniel H. Musselman died early Sunday morning at his home near Rye, Indiana (Wayne Twp) following a lingering illness of several months. He had been suffering from ulcers of the stomach and complications.

News of Mr. Musselman's death was a shock to his host of friends throughout the community. All know that he was in poor health but no one thought that conditions were as serious as they proved to be.

Funeral services were held from the Knox Christian Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in charge of Rev. Hugh M. Ridlen, pastor of the local Christian Church and interment was made in the Round Lake Cemetery.

Daniel H. Musselman was born near Dowagiac, Michigan, March 23, 1861 and departed this life at the family home near Rye, Indiana, Oct. 9, 1932 at the age of 71 years, 6 months and 16 days.

Mr. Musselman was educated in the public schools of Michigan and continued to live near Dowagiac until 1890 when they moved to Starke County, Indiana, locating on the farm where he lived until his death.

On April 26, 1885 at Cooper (Kalamazoo Co.), Michigan, Mr. Musselman was united in marriage with Miss Anna (Annetta) Lenhart, who preceded him to the Great Beyond on February 18, 1927. Three children came to bless this union, on son who died in infancy and two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Radtke, who also preceded the father in death on October 23, 1931 and Mrs. Ada Schrier, of Kalamazoo, Mich.

Nearly fifty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Musselman moved to Starke County locating on the farm and Mrs. Musselman has taken an active part in the growth and development of the community in which he lived. He was a charter member of the Toto Arbor of Gleaners. For a number of years he served as road supervisor and very efficiently performed the duties of his selection. He was elected, and served as township assessor of Wayne Township, his home community. His services were so satisfactory in this capacity that he was re-elected several times, each time with an increased majority.

In 1924 he was chosen by the Democratic party as their candidate for county sheriff and in the fall election was elected. He performed the duties of this office with credit to himself and was re-elected with increased majority in 1926.

On December 26, 1928, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Mary Dux of Attica, Indiana, with whom he returned to his Wayne Township farm, following the closed of his second term as sheriff of Starke County.

Deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Musselman, on daughter, Mrs. Ada Schrier, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, three grandchildren, Miss Lucille Schrier, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Miss Ellinor Radtke, of Knox and Mrs. Ferne Johnson, of Know; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Ulam, of Almo (Alamo), Michigan, one great grand-daughter, Shirley Ann Johnson, of Knox, other relatives and a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.

"Uncle Dan", as he was familiarly known to his neighbors and friends, was respected and honored by all. His confidence and advise was sought by many. His quiet and unassuming disposition, coupled with his willingness and anxiety to serve wherever possible made for him a large army of friends, who with the family, mourn his departure. He will be remembered for his honesty, integrity and square dealings and his memory will be revered by those whom he assisted. The community will remember him for his official and unselfish service to all. He left the work better than he found it.

Source: Sherlene Belden

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