Name: WIDERIN George L, VF
Born: July 20, 1847
Place Born: Louisville KY
Ordained: May 28, 1877
Place Ordained: St Meinrad IN
In Service: 1877-1920
Died: February 3, 1920
Place Died: North Vernon IN
Burial: St Mary Cemetery Family Lot – North Vernon IN on February 9, 1920.
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“100 Years Ago”
North Vernon Sun
February 11, 2020
The Rev. George L. T. Widerin, age 73, for 27 years pastor of the local St. Mary’s Catholic Church, died at his home in this city shorty before 9 o’clock Tuesday morning of heart trouble. He had been in poor health for several months and his death so sudden came as a shock to the entire community.
In 1877 he was ordained a priest and since that time his pastorates have comprised several charges. Coming to North Vernon in 1893, Father Widerin has proved himself a worthy pastor.
Father Widerin suffered excruciating pains during Monday evening and at times was heard to remark, “How much longer?”
The venerable priest apparently realized that he would soon be called and during his suffering doubtless desired the relief that death would bestow. However, he bore the painful attacks with a grace and fortitude characteristic of a man of God.
The body of the late Rev. Father Widerin will be removed from the rectory Sunday to the church where it will lay in state until the funeral services.
[Note: His age should have been 72 instead of 73 as given in this obituary.]
“100 Years Ago”
North Vernon Sun
February 18, 2020
The funeral service for the late Rev. George L. T. Widerin, for 27 years pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, whose death occurred Tuesday, Feb. 3, were held at the church Monday morning and the burial took place in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
All business in the city was suspended during the hours of the service and non-Catholic and Catholics alike contributed automobiles for use in carrying the clergy and mourners to the cemetery.
The crowd that attended the last rites packed the church until not even standing room was available.