| Name |
Emile Ferdinand Cass [1, 2, 3, 4] |
| Birth |
16 Jan 1893 |
Onaga, Pottawatomie Co., Kansas, USA  [1, 3, 5] |
| Christening |
16 Apr 1893 |
Duluth, Pottawatomie Co., Kansas, USA [6] |
Address:
St. Paul Lutheran Church |
| Gender |
Male |
| Military |
5 Jun 1917 |
Mill Creek, Pottawatomie Co., Kansas, USA [3] |
| WWI Draft Registration |
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WWI Draft Registration Card
5 Jun 1917, Emil Ferdinand Cass |
| Residence |
23 Mar 1931 |
Onaga, Pottawatomie Co., Kansas, USA [2] |
| Occupation |
1960-Dec 1963 [5] |
| county agent for Agriculture Dept. |
| Death |
28 Jun 1964 |
Onaga, Pottawatomie Co., Kansas, USA [1, 5] |
| Burial |
1 Jul 1964 |
Onaga, Pottawatomie Co., Kansas, USA [4, 6] |
Address:
Onaga Cemetery
Onaga, Kansas
USA |
| Obituary |
2 Jul 1964 |
Onaga, Pottawatomie Co., Kansas, USA [5] |
| The Onaga Herald |
- Memorial services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Congregational Church in Onaga for Emile F, Cass, who died early Sunday morning at Community Hospital. He was 71 years of age.
Members of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Topeka, the Onaga Masonic Lodge, Onaga Legion, and Onaga IOOF assisted in services at the church and also at the place of interment, Onaga Cemetery.
He was born January 16, 1893, on a farm near Onaga and had spent his entire life as a farmer in this vicinity. He was a county agent for the agriculture department for a number of years prior to his retirement in December 1963.
Mr. Cass was well known and greatly respected in Pottawatomie County, and active in the many service and fraternal organizations in and around Onaga. He was a member of the Onaga IOOF, Onaga Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Lone Mound Grange, and a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Topeka, Orient of Kansas.
Survivors include his wife, Waunita, of the home here; a son, Vincent of Moscow, Idaho; two daughters, Mrs. Genevieve Rollins, Valley Falls, and Mrs. Marilyn Coulter, Rifle, Colo.; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Bonjour, Topeka; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lizzie Cass, Wheaton, and 13 grandchildren.
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| Obituary |
16 Jul 1964 |
Onaga, Pottawatomie Co., Kansas, USA [6] |
| The Onaga Herald |
- The Community was deeply shocked early Sunday Morning by the sudden passing of Emile F. Cass, who suffered a fatal heart attack at his home about 2:30 A.M. that morning and passed away at 6:00 A.M. at he Onaga Community Hospital.
On the day prior to his death, he had a busy day with harvesting his wheat; and then spent an enjoyable evening visiting in town with friends and with his grandson, Ted Cass of Moscow, Idaho, who has been with his grandparents since the first part of June. They returned home about 10:00 P.M. and Mr. Cass enjoyed a snack and visit with his wife and grandson before retiring. A short time later he became ill and was rushed to the hospital.
Emile F. Cass, son of Miles Dighton and Ida Theresa Cass, was born on January 16, 1893, on the farm he was farming until his death on June 28, 1964 at the age of 71 years, 5 months, and 12 days.
Mr. Cass was married on April 12, 1924, to Waunita Alice Perrussel at Holton, Kansas; and they were happily married for forty years. This union was blessed with two daughters, Genevieve Emily and Marilyn Yvonne; and two sons, Vincent Miles, and one of which was still born. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother William Henery who passed away September 9, 1920.
He was baptized in the St. Paul Lutheran Church at Duluth, Kansas, April 16, 1893, and later becoming a member of the Congregational Church and remained a firm believer in the Christian faith his entire life.
He graduated from Onaga High School with the class of 1913. The next four years were spent teaching elementary school in the Pleasant Valley. Little Red Hen and White Pigeon Districts.
Mr. Cass enlisted in the United States Army during World War I. on October 2, 1917, at Westmoreland, Kansas serving with Battery B. 334th Field Artillery, holding the rank of Assistant Bugler Sgt. He was discharged on March 12, 1919, at Fort Riley, Kansas, on his return from active duty in France. Prior to his overseas duty he was stationed at Camp Funston, Kansas, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Fort Dix, New Jersey.
He was a charter member of American Legion Post No. 85 and served in offices most of the years. He was Post Commander and held the office of Chaplin for many years. He took great pleasure in presenting the American Legion Citizenship Awards at the graduation exercises to the outstanding boy and girl of the Onaga High School senior class who passed the necessary qualifications.
He joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and went through the chairs; and continued holding an active part throughout the remaining years.
He became a member of the AF and AM Masonic Lodge No. 188 on Jan. 7, 1920, and raised to 3rd Degree February 18, 1920, holding an active part as an officer for many years, including the office of secretary for the most part. He received his 32nd Degree and became a member of the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry.
On November 20, 1914, he became a charter member of the Patrons of Husbandry Lone Mound Grange No. 1626, and was to receive his 50 year pin in November of this year. He held the 6th Degree with the State Grange. He served as the Grange Insurance Agent for the better part of the years.
Mr. Cass was a firm believer in fraternity ideals and served them well.
Besides farming, he worked with the Agriculture ASC Department of Pottawatomie County, Kansas, nearly 30 years; retiring in December of 1963.
He was elected to the Board of Trustees for Mill Creek Township, and served many terms. His duties included that of Township Assessor.
Emile was even-tempered and of jovial nature. A kind, helpful, loving father and companion; he was always ready to help anyone in sickness or need. While not pushing himself for ward, he yet found a host of ways in which "to be a friend to man." His ideal was always to give rather than to receive. All who knew have only kind words in memory of him.
He continually offered his time and experience for community and civic affairs. His passing will be deeply felt by all his friends and relatives.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Genevieve Rollins, Valley Falls, Kansas, and Mrs. Marilyn Coulter, Rifle, Colorado; a son Vincent M. Cass, Moscow, Idaho; thirteen grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Bonjour; his brother's widow, Mrs. Lizzie Cass; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Cass was laid to rest on the first birthday of his youngest grandchild, Joyce Janine Rollins.
Funereal services were conducted in Onaga at the Congregational Church on Wednesday, July 1, 1964, at 2:00 p. m. the Scottish Rite service was given by four members from Topeka. The leading part by Mr. Phillips. Both military and Masonic burial services were conducted at the Onaga Cemetery where interment was made. Mrs. Floyd Gendre presided at the organ. The Rev. Robert Williams and Mr. Kenneth Bureman were soloists.
Pallbearers were Lester Bonjour, Melvin Bonjour, George Wrosch, Elmo Berges, Marvin McGuire and Robert Bonjour, Honorary pallbearers were Freeman Ingalsbe, Oscar Bottom, Oscar Falk, Otto McKinsey, Sam Peugh and Lester Kolterman.
Among the attending from out of town were his three children; Melvin Bonjour and Donna Sue, Mrs. Courtland Dodds of Seneca; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Bonjour, Mrs. Bill Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Bonjour, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bonjour, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Bonjour and family, Mrs. Walter Kufahl, Mr.and Mrs. John Flowers, Mrs. Dixie Moore, Mrs. Vivian Sage and Mrs. Hazel Witham all of Topeka; Mr.and Mrs. Lester Fowkes, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Guilfoil and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Warden all of Wamego; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Goode of Flint, Mich.; Mr. James Lamos of Washburn, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Fowble of Valley Falls, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lingbeek of Battle Creek, Mich.
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| Occupation |
farmer [5, 7] |
| Notes |
- Besides farming, Emile worked with the ASC Department of Pottawatomie County for 30 years, and served as Mill Creek Township trustee for many years. He taught elementary school in the Pleasant Valley, Little Red Hen, and White Pigeon Districts before enlisting in the army where he served in Germany and France. [1]
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| Person ID |
I6298 |
Rumsey/Ballou Family Tree |
| Last Modified |
5 Oct 2011 |
1893 - 1964 (71 years)
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