Obit: Resong, Matt (1867 - 1935)

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Surnames: Resong, Lepke, Hoesly, Weber

----Sources: Neillsville Press (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) 27 June 1935

Resong, Matt (31 Dec. 1867 - 21 June 1935)

Matt Resong for many years a resident of Neillsville vicinity, passed away Friday, June 21, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire following a surgical operation.

Mr. Resong was born at Newberg, Wis., December 31, 1867. He came to Neillsville when a young man, and was married here to Miss Ann Lepke, May 9, 1893.

For ten years, Mr. Resong was employed in the Radke hardware store, where by his courtesy he won the good will of the customers and acquaintances throughout this community. In 1923 he entered the employ of the railroad company as a section man and was here as efficient and industrious as in his previous employment.

Deceased is survived by his wife and six children: Martha, Mrs. Markus Hoesly, Jr.; Anna, Mrs. Henry Hoesly; Marie, Mrs. Joseph Weber, of Sheboygan; Joseph, Albert and John at the home.

The funeral was held Tuesday morning at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Rev. Peter Weber, officiating.