STILLE, Lester (1896-1952)

STILLE, KOERNER, HARTZELL, TUE, ANDERSON

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 12/5/2012 at 14:42:57

In Memory Of
Lester Stille
1896 - 1952

Funeral Services At
THE KLEMME METHODIST CHURCH
Klemme, Iowa
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1952, 2:00 P. M.

REV. E. MORRIS EGELAND, Pastor

Obituary

LESTER STILLE, 55, a lifetime resident of this community, died at his home in Klemme, Friday
evening, February 1st, 1952.

He was born on the Stille farm two miles west of Klemme, Iowa, March 27th, 1896, the first
of four children born to his parents, William F. Stille and Sarah (nee) Koerner. As a boy
and man, he continued to live on this farm for over a half century.

He completed his common school education in a rural school nearby; attended Ellsworth
College at Iowa Falls, and then completed his business training at the Capital City
Commercial College in Des Moines, Iowa.

In April 1919, at the age of 23, Lester Stille and Helen Hartzell were married at Eldora,
Iowa. They commenced housekeeping on the Stille farm two miles west of Klemme, and continued
to live there until retirement in June 1949.

They were the parents of three children. One son died in infancy, and two daughters survive.

Mr. Stille is a Veteran of World War I, and a Past Commander of Adams-Schaefer Post of the
American Legion.

Mr. Stille was baptized, attended religious instruction, was confirmed and became a member
of the Liberty Methodist Church. Later Lester and Helen Stille transferred to the Klemme
Methodist Church.

Mr. Stille was an active man, and besides his farming operations he took time to be helpful
as a Public Servant. He was a Trustee and School Director in Liberty Township; and at
present is on the Board of Directors of the Klemme town schools. He is a member of the
Klemme Methodist Official Board. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Hancock
County Memorial Hospital at Britt, Iowa. Mr. Stille is Secretary to the Board of Directors
of the Klemme Co-Operative Grain Company; and is the P. M. A. Committeeman for this
community. And thus, for many years, Mr. Stille gave much time and effort toward the welfare
of our community.

Mr. Stille became seriously ill in December, 1951. A short stay at a Mason City hospital
gave only temporary relief, and a few weeks after his return home his life's story ended on
February 1st, 1952 at the age of 55 years, 10 months and 5 days. He leaves of his immediate
family: his wife, Helen Stille; two daughters Ruth (Mrs. Lavon Tue,) and Lois Stille.

He also leaves his father, Mr. Wm. F. Stille of Mason City, Iowa; two brothers, Harvey
Stille and Donald Stille of Los Angeles, California, and one sister, Elvira (Mrs. Lee
Anderson) of Charles City, Iowa, and other more distant relatives, and friends.

CASKET BEARERS

BENN COOBS
LLOYD SHERWOOD
J. C. THOMAS
PAUL GRANGE
E. E. LEWIS
A. H. DULMES

Interment on the Family Lot
Ell Township Cemetery
Klemme, Iowa

Graveside Services By
The Klemme American Legion
Adams-Schaefer Post
Claude White, Commander

WELLEMEYER FUNERAL SERVICE
Klemme, Iowa

source: funeral card