Keiholtz, Edgar Willis 1879 - 1923

KEIHOLTZ, TOMPKINS, MEYERS

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 12/25/2021 at 20:25:56

Elkader Register, Thur., 24 May 1923.

Edgar Willis Keiholtz, son of Hamilton and Ella Keiholtz, was born in Volga, Iowa, September 14, 1879.

He was the eldest of five children. His mother preceded him in death Feb. 18, 1910. Practically all his life has been spent in Volga, having received his education in the Volga public schools and is very well known to all residents of the community. He has always attended the Methodist Episcopal church and was for years a member of the choir. About three years ago he was in the Saint Bernard Hospital in Chicago for two major operations and since them he has been in poor health. He died May 17, 1923. He leaves behind his father, two brothers, Lester of Volga and Lynn of Stanwood, Iowa, and two sisters, Mrs. Lee Tompkins, and Mrs. Peter Meyers, both of Volga, other relatives and many friends.

"I know not where his islands lifts
Their prouded palms in air.
I only know only I can not drift
Beyond His love and care.
And so beside the silent sea,
I wait with muffled oar
No harm from Him can come to me,
On ocean or on shore."

The funeral was held at the Methodist church on Friday afternoon, Rev. H. A. Crumb officiating. Interment was in Hill Crest Cemetery.