----Sources: Family News Articles

Edwin Barth, 81, Route 1, Chili, Town of Fremont, died Monday at his home. Death followed a lingering illness. Services will be held Thursday at the Hansen Chapel in Marshfield. Burial will follow in the Town of Lynn cemetery.

Mr. Barth was born March 10, 1895, and educated in Clark County. He married the former Violet Garbush on Jan. 8, 1923, at Ridge, Minn. She survives. The couple had farmed on route 1, Chili, since their marriage and also spent the winter months in Arizona for several years.

He was a former chairman for the Town of Fremont.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a foster son, Emil Masephol, Chili; a sister, Mrs. Glenn (Otelia) Peterson, Route 1, Marshfield; a brother, John, Town of Lynn, and three grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were three sisters and a twin brother.