There was no disease and no pain afflicted his last days, his death being due solely to the exhaustion of the human machinery and conscious almost to the last he fearlessly and cheerfully approached the end of life’s journey with a consciousness that he had fought a good fight and kept the faith, and was prepared to surrender the cares , and toils of this world at the summons of the higher powers, his only regret being that it was necessary to part from the loved ones that had brightened his pathway on his earthly journey.
Mr. Campbell was born in Maple Green, Restigouche County, New Brunswick, December 21, 1835. In this place he grew to manhood, and in 1865, came to Wisconsin. In 1868 he returned to New Brunswick, and in 1870 was married to Miss Mary McMillan of Black Point, Restigouche County. He and his bride came directly to Wisconsin and for one year lived in the city of Oconto. They moved from that city to a farm two miles north of this village, where they resided until 35 years ago, when they moved onto the farm which is now part of the village of Oconto Falls and this has been their home since that time.
The oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell died when about 13 months of age. Since that four children have been born to bless their union, all of whom survive, as follows: William Campbell, Mrs. T.F. Reynolds and Robert Campbell, of Oconto Falls, and Mrs. L.J. LaCourt of Livingston, Wis., and all were present with their father during his last hours. The deceased is also survived by one brother, John Campbell of Maple Green, N.B., and two sisters, Mrs. Flora McMahon of Hickory, this county, and Miss Mary Campbell of this village. There are also 11 grandchildren.
The funeral occurred Tuesday morning, with services at the family home at 9:30, conducted by Rev. Anton Hatlestad, after which the body was conveyed to Evergreen cemetery, Oconto, where final services were held at the grave, conducted by Rev. E. W. Wright, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Oconto.
Mr. Campbell during his long residence in this village, had won the esteem and high regard of all through his well exemplified uprightness of character and his unimpeachable integrity, legacies beyond price for his sorrowing wife and children.
The pallbearers for the occasion were William Plain, William E. Volk, Louis Coshenet, James Johnson, Samuel Patterson and James Reynolds.
Those from outside who were present were Mrs. Jennie McMillan and daughter, May, and Miss Minerva L. Thomas, Oconto; Mrs. Flora McMahon, Mr. and Mrs. Allen McMahon and Albert McMahon, Hickory, and Mr. and Mrs. L.J. LaCourt of Livingston.