Bates County Obituaries

 

SHEELY, Elmer E. Seeley (1869 - 1939)
Adrian Journal, Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Elmer E. Sheely Dead - Elmer E. Sheely, pioneer resident of the Burdett community, died at his home west of Burdett, Tuesday, October 31, 1939. His age was 78 years, 8 months and 14 days. Elmer Elsworth Sheely was born and grew to manhood in Minnesota. As a young man he came to Bates county and on February 6,1889 was united in marriage to Miss Nannie Ashbaugh. To this union two children were born, a son dying in infancy and a daughter, Mrs. Fern Riley surviving. He also is survived by the widow. With exception of two years spent in Washington, Mr. Sheely had lived in the Burdett neighborhood for 50 years. Funeral services for Mr. Sheely were held from the Burdett Baptist church, Tuesday, November 2. Burial was made in the Burdett cemetery.