From The Buffalo Journal, Thursday, May 21, 1914.

Mrs. Henry Varner.

Mrs. Henry Varner, an old resident of Buffalo passed away last Saturday morning at 7 o’clock. She had been ailing for a long time. In spite of her serious illness she was cheery and had a smile for everyone. She was of a quiet disposition, with a beautiful Christian character. Her neighbors and friends loved her for she was everyone’s friend. She was not selfish in her attentions but was a mother to those who needed her. She will be missed by all who knew her. But she has left behind her an influence that will help those those who revere her memory. The funeral service was held in the Methodist church on Monday morning. Rev. W. J. Barr officiating, assisted by Rev. J. H. Sellie, who spoke of Mrs. Varner in feeling terms. A large audience assembled to pay a last tribute to the departed one. There were many from out of town in attendance at the funeral. Mrs. Varner was born in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, Feb. 20, 1842, was married to Henry Varner Oct. 3, 1860, came to Buffalo Sept. 25, 1866.

She was a faithful mother to her family, righteous in her judgement setting before her children a beautiful example. Her children will miss her, but they will bless her memory.

She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Henry Varner Sr., Mrs. Mary Mills, Mrs. Amanda Elletson, Mrs. Harriet Korb, John, Henry Jr., Reuben, Adam, George, Milbury and A.O. Varner, and Mrs. Nettie E. Schwietering.

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From The Buffalo Journal, Thursday, April 15, 1920.

HENRY VARNER, PIONEER AND RESPECTED CITIZEN IS CALLED HOME

Death visited our village last Friday evening, April 9^th, 1920, and removed from our midst Mr. Henry Varner, one of the pioneers of Wright county.

Mr. Varner was born in Butler county, Penn., Nov. 12^th, 1831, and died April 9^th, 1920, being at the time of death 88 years, 4 months and 27 days old. He was one of a family of 9 sons and 3 daughter, two of whom are living, David of this place and William of Cottonwood Texas.

Deceased first came to Wright county in 1856, remaining for a short time when he returned to Pennsylvania. He was married to Miss Annie Korb in 1860, and ten years ago they celebrated their golden wedding in Buffalo.

In 1868 with his wife he settled on the farm northwest of this village where he resided until they moved into Buffalo about twenty-two years ago. His life long partner passed away seven years ago and since that time he has made his home with his children.

Henry Varner was one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Wright county. In early pioneer days when the country was not so well developed and when articles of food and implements used on farms were not so plentiful, Mr. Varner was ever ready and willing to provide others with what they were in need of, especially when he had any thing that they wanted. He was generous and no one ever went from his door wanting the comforts that he could give them. He was a good and kind husband and father an able provider and a friend indeed when necessary, and many there are who can testify to his unselfishness. He was a good manager and by these traits accumulated considerable of worldly goods to provide for his declining years. A long useful life is ended, and he died as he had lived surrounded by his loving children and numerous life long friends. Death was caused by pneumonia, following an operation. He had been sick for some time and it was thought that an operation might give him relief, but on account of his advanced age it resulted fatally.

He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Bruce Mills, Mrs. Levi Elletson and Mrs. Wm. Korb of Buffalo, and Mrs. Nettie Schwertering of Toppenish, Wash., and seven sons, John, Henry D., Adam and Archie of this place, Ruben and George of St. Cloud, and Melbry of North Dakota, all of whom with the exception of Mrs. Schweitering were present at the funeral. Besides the two brothers, there are also left sixty-one grandchildren and thirty-three great grandchildren. The funeral was conducted from the M. E. church last Monday afternoon at 1:30, Rev. Batdorf officiating and the interment was in Lakeview cemetery. Thus closes the last chapter of one who will long be remembered by his many friends. The community extends its sympathy to the bereaved relatives, and feels that in his death the village has lost a citizen whose honesty and integrity will live long after he has been laid to rest.