Miami Union

September 12, 1912 

REEL, FRANK - Phoneton--Frank Reel died Tuesday, Sept. 3 at his home in Wayne township, Montgomery county.  He was sick only a few days death being due to appendicitis.  He was born 65 years ago near Wayne Chapel and was the youngest son of William and Matilda Reel.  He never married.  His mother died a little more than two years ago at the advanced age of 94 years, since which time he had resided there.  He is survived by one brother, James Reel, who lives in Wyoming, and a number of more distant relatives.  Mr. Reel was a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge here.  The funeral services were held at Bethel Reformed church Sunday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. J. H. Beck.  Burial was in Bethel cemetery.

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