Aaron Bisel, Jr.
October 7, 1871 – March 11, 1920
Aaron Bisel, son of Aaron and Pruda Collins Bisel, was born in Jay County, October 7, 1871. He was untied in marriage to Esta E. Turner, January 2, 1898 and moved to the farm one-half mile south and one-half mile east of Bluff Point, Ind., where he resided until the death angel called him beyond. To this union were born three sons, Dorsey Thurl, 18, Albert Mearl, 15, and little Orval Ray, 7.
Two years ago this month he took sick, but was gaining in health until May 14, last year, when he met with a terrible accident. Three horses, running away, ran over him with a disc, from which injuries he never recovered. Words are empty when trying to tell of his sufferings. Yet, he bore it patiently, always having a cheerful word for everyone.
He departed this life March 11, 1920, aged 48 years, 4 months and 4 days.
He leaves to mourn his going, the wife, three sons and one niece, Ethel Garringer, who he has cared for since the death of her mother; two brothers, Benjamin F., of near Ridgeville and William O., south of Portland; two half-brothers, James and John of near Bluff Point; two half-sisters, Clara Godwin of Farmland and Christina Rathburn of Ridgeville, and many relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by father, mother, two sisters, three half-sisters, and one half-brother.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but our loss will be his gain.
Commercial Review, Portland, IN; March 23, 1920
Contributed by Jim Cox