Waterloo Republican Wednesday, Dec 13, 1905 DEATH DOINGS. Judge Brey Secumbs to Paralysis After Brief Illness Paul C. Brey - Died Dec 9, 1905 The friends of Paul C. Brey were surprised and pained to learn of his suddendeath which occured Saturday night at his residence on Mill street. He had been ill but a few days. On Sunday he complained of not feeling well, but was about the house. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday he spent a short time at his office each day, but on the day following he took to his bed from which he never arose. The deceased was a one of most prominent men in this vicinity. He was born in Ulms, Germany, Sep 10, 1834. About 1847 he emigrated with his parents to this country, stopping in New York about a year. The following year they came to St. Louis where he became engaged with a stationary firm for a few years. He was a son of Ernst Brey who was professor of languages in the Wyman University in that day w! hich later became Washington University, and which was founded by Prof. Wyman, father of the present postmaster of St. Louis. He came to Monroe County in 1857 entering the general mercantile business in Burksville until 1873. He established the postoffice at Burksville and was its first postmaster. In 1873 he was elected county clerk which positoin he held for 22 years. In 1896 he was elected county judge to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Erd. He was re-elected in 1898 and 1903. On August 13, 1860 he was married to Miss Sophia Durfee, daughter of the late Alex A. and Mary (Carlisle) Durfee. To that union were born ten children, eight of whom survive. They are Mrs. H.C. Voris Mrs J. S. Sennott Mrs. Chas. Morrison Mrs. J. A. Parker Mrs. O. Cramer, Charles P. Louis G. Percy B. Baby Rhoda died in infancy, and Augusta shortly after her marriage to Mr. Parker. There are thirteen gr! and children. He also leaves two brothers, Wm. and Hugh, both in St. Louis. Two sisters, Mrs. E. Foster of St. Louis and Mrs. L. LeSaulnier of Red Bud. The deceased was a member of the Evangelical church and held high office in its church councils. He was also a regular attendant at the Methodist Church, and took great interest in all church movements. The Court House was tastefully draped in mourning and closed for the day. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Pastore House of the Methodist church who paid a sympathetic and touching tribute to the many virtues and good qualities of the departed. At the Evangelical church of which he was a member Pastor Nolan deliv[er]ed an eloquent sermon to the memory of the departed. The Odd Fellows conducted the beautiful ceremonies of their order at the grave, being assisted by the Evangelical choir with several selections which the departed loved so well. The decease! d was a typical specimen of an upright man. As County Clerk he was ever accomodating the affable, extending favors without number that the world knows naught of. As County Judge he did what he believed to be right and many are the widows and the orphans who can testify to his deeds of kindness. As a lodge brother he never missed a meeting when it was possible to attend, and for many years past has been a member of the Odd Fellows fraternity. As husband and father none was ever more affectionate or more kindly. He died at the age of 71 years, leaving wife and a large family of children, all of mature age, and a large circle of friends who will miss him in many walks in life. His hope was in his church and he was an admirer of the author who penned such a wonderful word picture as an answer to the hope that is inherent in the heart of each for the welfare of the soul in that great beyond. "Beyond this beautiful and rippli! ng stream, just over the edge of grassy knoll, there blooms a rare and richly tinted flower. They tell us that it is so rarely beautiful that it may have blushed to light at the touch of an angel's kiss and I caught its rosy flush from a burning star. "Beyond the pathless mountains that life their blue peaks in the fadding distance, they tell us there is a charming valley that drinks the diamond dew of the morning and bathes in the liquid sunbeams, clad in vendure of everlasting green and dotted all over with flowers of every hue and shade. "Beyond the blue waters of the pathless ocean, there is a climate from which the mellow sunlight of spring never, never departs: that it is laden with the songs of birds of beautiful plumage and peace, ease and plenty rule the lives of people that never heard of war or pestilence. "Beyond the aches and struggles, the fears and disappointments, the bitter trials and the wearing labor of time, we are told that! there is an eternity whose higher possibilities give promise of calmer hours and sweeter rest." Floral emblems were offered by many sympathetic friends among them being: Anchor, O.D. Barnard & Co Pillow, W. Winkelman Flat bouquet, F. Schulmeister Pillow, Butelle & Krueger Flat bouquet, Teachers of Public School. Flat boquet, Adam Roth. Wreath, Miss Rothstein Pillow and Wreath, Family Sheaf, Board of Education Clusters of roses from the grandchildren Many smaller clusters from numerous personal friends. The day was an ideal one of sunshine, even the elements seeming in sympathy with the surrounding circumstances and whispering words of comfort. The grave was heaped high with flowers and floral offerings were tendered in profuse abundance. Submitted by Barbara Coakley Dallas TX