Death
of a Pioneer
11-11-1882
A brief notice of the death of our esteemed neighbor, Mr. John
Weibling, who departed this life on Tuesday the 7th inst. at his home in Westerville, is a
duty we owe to the memory of a good man.
Mr. Weibling was too well known in the community to need a
glowing account of his life. For he had passed in and out; daily in our midst, for a
quarter of a century, and his manner and habits have become familiar as household words.
Yet we deem it but just and proper, and a duty to society, to speak of the good man's
life, in appropriate terms; for thereby a legacy is provided for the benefit of those that
may come after him, if adopting the virtues of his life.
Mr. Weibling chose to be a professed christian; this act of his
was done well, not merely in profession, but in every deed and practice. This implies all
that is noble and great in human life, supported by the grace of God.
As a father, his precept and kindness, endeared his children to him. As a husband, it is
well to know that he fulfilled most faithfully his sacred vows, with a devotion that must
long be remembered with affectionate gratitude.
As a neighbor, Mr. Weibling was ever kind and obliging. As a citizen, he was ever
attentive to the duties and the cultivation of good morals in society; which includes the
habits of industry and upright dealing with all men.
In truth, speaking under all circumstances, it can not be said he had a peer; which
implies an honest man. With such examples, the condition of human society is always
benefited.
Mr. Weibling lived to be a few days past sixty-eight years old;
and all that had the pleasure of his acquaintance must cherish his memory with pleasant
recollections. We all shall miss him, until the morning bells shall wake to one joyous
feasting.
The withered grass, the flower that fades,
In Spring time, will new life assume,
So man will rest in darker shades,
'Till God shall wake with new perfume.
-- R.R. Arnold |