Kepler, Eliza Dirrim (1840-1927)

KEPLER, DIRRIM, STEMPLE, ANDERSON, ENZER

Posted By: Debbie Greenfield (email)
Date: 4/21/2017 at 18:45:37

Daily Freeman Journal, Webster City, Iowa, Wednesday, April 6, 1927

Mrs. Eliza Dirrim Kepler was born in Wayne county, Ohio, Dec. 28, 1840, and died at the home of her son, W.B. Kepler, March 31, 1927, aged 86 years, 3 month and 3 days.

She was married to Alfred Kepler March 13, 1861. They made their home near Hamilton, Ind., for four years, then in 1868 came to Hamilton county, Iowa, being one of the first and also last of the early pioneers of the county. She had made her home in Iowa ever since, with the exception of a short time in Colorado and South Dakota. She was the mother of eight children. Her husband and four children preceded her in death. Those left to mourn are Isaac, Delta, Colo., Alta Stemple, Bancraft, S.D., W.B. Kepler, of Stanhope and Lizzie Anderson, of Lisbon. One brother and three sisters live in Indiana and Ohio. There are 35 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and a host of friends. Mrs. Kepler was converted early in life and was generous, kind and unassuming. In their home was held many a prayer meeting before there was a church building near. The M.E. church today stands on a corner lot donated by them.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G.H. Dick. Burial was made in the Lawn Hill cemetery. Those present from a distance were a sister, Mrs. Lavina Enzer, of Columbus, Ohio; I.G. Kepler, of Delta, Colo.; Mrs. Henry Stemple, of Bancraft, S.D.; Mrs. Lizzie Anderson of Lisbon, Mrs. Jay Kepler, Keith and Arlene, of Walnut Grove, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Kepler, Eagle Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Kepler, Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Edmunson, Webster City; Mrs. Nellie Kauffman, Eagle Grove and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Carlson, Stratford.

Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during the sickness and death of our beloved mother, also the floral offering, choir and all others who so kindly helped us in our bereavement.
Kepler Family