William H. Haller 1849-1917

HALLER, SUTTON, GOULD, PARIS, BALLARD

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Date: 9/26/2018 at 21:41:26

WILLIAM H. HALLER
William H. Haller died at the home of his son, Charles Haller, in Sioux City, Iowa, Friday morning January 26th, 1917, death resulting from a self inflicted bullet would. For some months Mr. Haller had been in very poor health, and had been taken to a hospital at Sioux City, to submit to an operation. The operation was deemed not necessary, and he returned to his son's home, where while in a despondent state of mind, he ended his life. The remains were brought to Manchester, and were accompanied by his sons, Charles and Carl and were taken to the family home on East Delaware street and funeral services held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Rev. H. F. McDonald, pastor of the Baptist church, conducted the services. The remains were placed in the receiving vault in Oakland cemetery, and will later be laid to rest besides the remains of his first wife, in the Delaware cemetery.

William H. Haller was born in Switzerland, February 18th, 1849, and as a young boy came to America and settled at Utica, New York. Here he resided for some years. Many years ago he came to Delaware, where he was united in marriage with Miss Evangeline Sutton. To this union five children were born, all of whom survive their father. The children are Fred Haller of Wadena, Minnesota, Irving, of Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, Charles and Carl Haller, of Sioux City, Iowa, and Mrs. Mary Gould, of Gearhart, Oregon. Mrs. Haller died many years ago at Delaware. Mr. Haller was married to Miss Jennie Paris of Delaware, who died five years after their marriage.

On April 10th, 1898, Mr. Haller, was united in marriage with Mrs. Dora Ballard of Manchester, who survives him.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haller and Mr. Carl Haller, of Sioux City accompanied the remains to Manchester and were here to attend the funeral services. The sons residing in Minnesota were prevented from attending their father's funeral on account of illness in their own families, while distance and the uncertainty of weather conditions prevented the daughter form undertaking the long journey to attend the funeral.

Mr. Haller was well known in Manchester, where he resided so long. He was a member of the Odd Fellow's lodge, the members of which attended the services in a body, and participated in the funeral services. His tragic death comes as a severe blow to the members of his family and many friends here and elsewhere.

Manchester Democrat - Manchester, Iowa - January 31, 1917