Warren Thadius DeCamp (1857 - 1934)

Born 1 Jan 1857 in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, United States

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Died 19 Nov 1934 at age 77 in Dallas, Iowa, United States

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Biography

Warren was born in 1857. He was the son of Emmett DeCamp and Libbie Basler.

He passed away in 1934.^[1]

OBITUARY #1: Last Rites For Warren DeCamp Many Attend Services of Pioneer Dallas County Resident at Church in Redfield

Funeral services for Warren T. DeCamp whose death occurred last Monday, were held at the Methodist church in Redfield, conducted by Rev. E. R. Stroud, assisted by Rev. Hedges, pastor of the Panther Creek United Brethren church. There were many old friends and neighbors in attendance. The following obituary was read at the services:

Warren T. DeCamp, in whose memory and honor we hold this service, was born in Elkhart Indiana, January 1st, 1867 and departed this life at his late home on the farm near Kennedy Station in Dallas Co., Iowa, November 19th, 1934, aged 77 years, 10 months and 19 days.

He came with his parents to Iowa in 1863 and since then has made his home in this county. Here was married to Mrs. Mary E. Reese on December 26th, 1879, and to them thirteen children were born, six of them of whom, with the wife and mother, survive.

The surviving children are Orvel and Orpha DeCamp of Redfield; Leone of Adel; Milford and Mrs. Ethel Doerrs of St. Louis; and Mrs Rachel Coulter in California. There are eleven grandchildren together with five brothers, five sisters and numerous other near relatives and dear friends who mourn his going.

While yet a young man he united with the Panther Creek Brethren church a devoted service and liberal financial support. He was a good Bible student and testified frequently of his religious experience and steadfast faith in God.

He was a man among men, he loved and was loved, worked hard dealt honestly with his fellow, was a good citizen and neighbor - that he was a benevolent and provident husband and father is evidenced by the fruitfulness of his home and family life.

Stricken with Pneumonia a few days ago, the added load being more than his already weary heart could carry, it ceased to function and his spirit, released from its house of clay took its flight to the bosom of the God who gave it.

OBITUARY #2 W. T. Decamp Died Monday at His Home Pioneer of County Passed Away Following Short Illness from Flu and Pneumonia

LIVED IN COMMUNITY MORE THAN SEVENTY YEARS

Funeral Services This Afternoon at Redfield _ Wife and Six Children Survive

Warren Thadeus DeCamp, pioneer Dallas County resident who spent more than 70 years of his long life in this vicinity died at his home west of Adel, Monday morning at 4:45.

Death was due to an attack of flu and pneumonia. While he had been in failing health for some time, he was able to be up and care for his work until Wednesday of last week.

Mr. DeCamp was born in Indiana 77 years ago but came to Iowa when a lad of about five years, making the trip overland with his parents and crossing the Mississippi river on the ice in true pioneer fashion. The family located on a farm west of Adel and with the exception of a few years when he conducted a blacksmith shop in Adel, that community has always been his home.

Mr. DeCamp is survived by his wife, three sons and three daughters. They are: Orvel DeCamp of Redfield; Mrs. C. F. Doerr of St. Louis; L. E. DeCamp of Adel; Mrs. C. W. Coulter, of Colfax; Orpha DeCamp, at home and Milford DeCamp of St. Louis.

There is also one brother, Hiram DeCamp of Topeka, Kansas, and several half brothers and sisters, Mrs. Emery Skinner of Adel; Norman DeCamp of Des Moines; Lafe DeCamp of Redfield; Silas DeCamp of Redfield; Mrs. Hettie Welch of Des Moines; Marshall DeCamp and Mrs. Annas Bennetsen, both of whom live in California.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church in Redfield. Burial will be at Panther Creek cemetery.

Sources

1. ↑ Find-A-Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5697233/warren_thadius_decamp