Ralph Evan Mortimer

From Valton Cemetery

Rites for Lifelong Valton Resident: Ralph Mortimer, son of Rhoda Small and John Mortimer, was born April 23, 1880 in the town of Woodland, Sauk County. He passed away January 16, 1960, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul Kintz, LaValle.

His entire life was spent in the Valton community. He was united in marriage to Effie Colvin of the town of Woodland, January 17, 1906. Five children were born to this union, two sons, and three daughters. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1950, and two brothers, Bert and Sim.

He is survived by two sons, John of LaValle, Keith of Phoenix, Arizona; three daughters, Rhoda (Mrs. Gerald Stickler) of Phoenix, Arizona, Ruby (Mrs. Paul Kintz) LaValle; Retta (Mrs. Clarence Wallendal) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren; one brother, Dolph and one sister, Millie Hutchens of Wonewoc and a host of relatives and friends.

The funeral services were held on Sunday, Jan. 10 at the Valton Wesleyan Methodist Church with Rev. Clarence Titus officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Gail Jackson sang, “Beyond the Sunset,” and “We are Going Down the River.” Pallbearers were two grandsons and four nephews: Ralph Kintz, Ernest Mortimer, Harvey and Walter Mortimer, Blanchard and Bud Colvin.

Father : John E. Mortimer

Mother : (Lydia A.) Rhoda Small

Birth date : April 23, 1880

Born at : Valton, Woodland twp., Sauk Co., Wisconsin

Occupation : Farmer

Married : Effie Colvin

Marriage date : January 17, 1906

Married at : Woodland twp., Sauk Co., Wisconsin

Death date : January 6, 1960

Cause of death : Myocordial infar, Arleripelerpy

Buried at : Valton Cemetery, Valton, Woodland twp., Sauk Co., Wisconsin

Children :
Rhoda T. Mortimer
John D. Mortimer
Keith Evan Mortimer
Ruby May Mortimer
Retta Mortimer

Sources
Birth-Obituary, Death certificate and Cemetery Inscriptions of Sauk Co., Wisconsin, Volume 5.
Marriage-Sauk Co. Reg. of Deeds, Volume 7, Page 479; Marriage Index, Marriage Certificate and Obituary.
Death-Sauk Co. Reg. of Deeds, Volume 40, Page 132; Death Index and Death Certificate, Obituary and Cemetery Inscriptions of Sauk Co., Wisconsin, Volume 5.
Buried-Death certificate, Obituary, Cemetery Inscriptions of Sauk Co., Wisconsin, Volume 5, page 133 and Valton Cemetery, Valton, Woodland twp., Sauk Co., Wisconsin.
Obituary-From Jeanne Jessie (NEWSPAPER unknown, but probably Reedsburg Press, Richland Observor, or Baraboo News Republic).
Other-Rhoda's birth certificate; John's birth certificate; Kieth's birth certificate; Ruby's birth certificate; Retta's birth certificate; John's marriage certificate; Retta's marriage certificate; History of Valton by Gilbert Mortimer page's 6, 15; Retta's (Daughter) Obituary and Ralph's Obituary.
History of Reedsburg and the Upper Baraboo Valley-by Merton E. Krug, page 422.

Mortimer Siblings.
1916 Mortimer Family Reunion.

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