contributor: Gloria A. Olson

Oconto Report  
Nov. 12, 1914  
Died Nov. 11, 1914.

OLD RESIDENT
PASSES AWAY

Felix Picard Succumbs to Old Age
Yesterday Morning

HERE OVER 60 YEARS AGO
Walked Here From Green Bay When
Only Five settlers in Oconto—
Funeral Friday

Felix Picard died at the home of his son, David, at 231 Pecor street, with whom he had lived for the last five years, at five o'clock yesterday morning of old age, after having been confined to bed about two weeks.

Deceased was born in St. Ureel, Que. Can., February 20, 1828. With his brother he walked from Green Bay here more than sixty years ago when Oconto had only five settlers. He is survived by his wife, aged 77 years, two daughters, Mrs. Dan Chosa, Milwaukee and Mrs. Alphonse St. Louis, Kelley Brook; three sons, David, Jr., of Oconto, Herman, Peshtigo and Alphonse, Mauston and two brothers, Peter of Shawano and David, Menomonee, Mich.

His brother, Peter, was unable to come on account of his age, 93 years, but his other brother, sons and daughters, grandson, B. R. Picard and wife of Milwaukee and other relatives are here for the funeral which will be held from St. Peter's church at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, Rev. Fr. Corran officiating, with interment in Catholic Cemetery.