Earl Edwin Sargent

Sargent, Edwin Earl. A number of the energetic and representative business men of DuPage County have spent their lives in this neighborhood, growing with it, and always interested in it's development. They are stout-hearted, loyal men whose devotion to their county has resulted in an advancement for themselves, and a benefit to the community. One of these men is Edwin Earl Sargent, of Naperville, born in Lisle Township, this county, in 1866, being a son of Marquis L. and Lois M. (Ingalls) Sargent. This man's father came here in 1837.

Mr. Sargent was educated in the public schools of Naperville, supplemented with a commercial course in the Northwestern College. Until he was thirty-one years old, Mr. Sargent devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits, and then with Dolese and Shepard Company, of Chicago, he engaged as manager of the teaming department, and later was paymaster. In 1904, he embarked in a livery and teaming business of his own, continuing thus until February, 1909, when he sold his livery, and devoted all his attention to teaming and transferring, controlling an immense trade. His methods are such as to retain his customers, and he is looked upon as one of the best men in his line in DuPage County. In addition to giving his business due attention, Mr. Sargent has served very acceptably as Township Clerk for six years.

In 1902, Mr. Sargent was united in marriage with Celia Royce. Three children have been born of this marriage; Lois, Charles E., and Caryl. Mr. Sargent is prominent in Masonic circles, being a Knight Templar, belonging to the Aurora Commandery, and the Mystic Shrine of Chicago. He is also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. The First Congregational Church of Naperville holds his membership. Mr. Sargent is a man who has made his own way in life, and has succeeded because he has always been able to overcome obstacles and conquer circumstances, working hard, and thriftily investing his savings in legitimate business lines.

Edwin Earl Sargent, son of Marquis Lafayette and Lois Ingalls Sargent, was born on March 8, 1866, in Lisle Township, DuPage County, Ill. He died suddenly on October 16, 1937, at Aurora, Ill.

He is survived by his widow, three children, Lois of Iron Mountain, Mich., Charles E, and Mrs. Ralph Bentz, both of Naperville, four grandchildren, and his sister, Mrs.Clayton H. Tobias of Cassopolis, Mich.

He was a member of Aurora Commandery No. 22, Knights Templar, Euclid Lodge No. 65, A.F. & A.M., Euclid Chapter No. 13, R.A.M., Althea Chapter No. 206, A.E.S., the Congregational Church, the Modern Woodman of America, and Naperville Association of Commerce.

The funeral services, in charge of Euclid Lodge No. 65, A.F. & A.M., were held on Tuesday, October 19, at the Congregational Church. Interment was made in the Naperville Cemetery.

Funeral services for Edwin Earl Sargent, 125 S. Brainard st., who died Saturday, October 16, on his way to an Aurora hospital, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, from the Congregational church in charge of Aurora Commandery No. 22 and Euclid Lodge No. 65. The Rev. Nelson W. Wehrhan officiated. Interment was in the Naperville cemetery. Funeral arrangements were by Arthur R. Beidelman.

Pall bearers were: J. J. Bentz Jr., W. E. Houghton, G. J. Lindblad, O. A. Stoner, W. H. Thomas and L. R. Brown. The deceased was a member of the Naperville Congregational church, Aurora Commandery No. 22, K.T., Euclid Lodge No. 65, A.F. & A.M., Euclid Chapter No. 13, R.A.M., Althea Chapter No. 206, O.E.S., Naperville Association of Commerce, and the Naperville Cemetery Association.