Kepler, Eliza (Dirrim) (1840-1927)

DIRRIM, KEPLER, STEMPLE, ANDERSON

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 4/9/2024 at 23:00:01

From Story City Herald April 7, 1927 (page 2)

Obituary

Mrs. Eliza Dirrim was born in Wayne county, Ohio, Dec. 28, 1840, and departed this life at the home of her son, W. B. Kepler, March 31, 1927, aged 86 years, 3 months. She was married to Alfred Kepler March 13, 1864. They made their home near Hamilton, Ind., four years, then in 1868 came to Hamilton county, Iowa, being on of the first and also last of the pioneers of the county.

She was the mother of eight children; her husband and four children have preceded her in death. Those left to mourn are Isaac of Delta, Colo., Alta Stemple of Bancroft, S. D., W. B. Kepler, Stanhope, and Lizzie Anderson, Lisbon, one brother and three sisters living in Indiana and Ohio. There are 35 grand children, 17 great grand children and a host of friends.

Sister Kepler was converted early in life, was generous, kind and unassuming. She loved her Savior and God. 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 the Rev. G. H. Dick at the Methodist church on Sunday, April 3, and interment made in the Lawn Hill cemetery.