He became a member of the Elks Lodge when the family moved to Russell.  Throughout his life, he was blessed with good health and a happy life. All those who knew him will hold him in everlasting love, esteem and respect. Any lengthy eulogy is unnecessary because those near and dear to him will always treasure the memories of his many sacrifices to provide for and protect his family.

Survivors include the widow, Isabel; a son, Darrell Resner, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Gary (Karen Kay) New, Russell; two brothers, Edmund Resner, Russell, and Rudolph Resner, Carthage, Mo., a sister, Mrs. Hilda Williamson, Vernon, Texas; and a grandchild.
His parents and a brother, Paul, preceded him in death.

A family service was held at Pohlman's Memorial Chapel at 2 p.m., Oct. 19, followed by a funeral service in St. John Lutheran Church, with Rev. R. G. Sedo officiating. A quartet, Emil Niedenthal, J. E. Morgenstern, E. H. Sewell, and F. Bernhardt Deines, provided the music, accompanied by Mrs. Howard Vladar, organist.
Pallbearers were Elvin Brickley, Richard Dumler, Donald Kuehn, Jerry Carle, Lyle Machin and Kenneth Dumler. Honary pallbearers were Emanuel Mermis, Cletus Mermis, Robert Resner, Melvin Mermis, Earl Dean Resner and Clinton Resner.
Burial was in Russell Cemetery, with Pohlman's Russell Mortuary in charge of arrangements.