Biehl, Ernest William 1917-1996

BIEHL, BIRKENHOLTZ, COLYN, BRECKENRIDGE

Posted By: Teddy Van Hoosen (email)
Date: 10/31/2007 at 20:47:44

In Memory of Ernest William Biehl

Ernest William Biehl was born September 5, 1917 and departed this life on September 25, 1996 at the Nelson Manor in Newton, Iowa, at the age of 79 years and 20 days. The son of William and Karolena Birkenholtz Biehl, he spent his entire life in the rural area north of Monroe, until he moved to Nelson Manor in November of 1995. Ernest is survived by a brother and Sister-in-law; Wayne and Beverly Biehl of Knoxville, a sister and brother-in-law; Irene and Robert Colyn of Monroe, seven nieces and nephews and a special friend; his cousin and longtime car pool partner Mildred Breckenridge of Monroe. Preceding him in death were his parents and an infant brother Verl.

Following the interment services, relatives and friends are invited to return to the church for a time of fellowship with the family.

SERVICES

United Presbyterian Church
Monroe, Iowa
1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 1996

OFFICIATING
Rev. Larry Gander, Pastor

ORGANIST
Jacqueline Robinson

SOLOIST
Duane Yoder

HYMNS

"Softly and Tenderly"
"Old Rugged Cross"

CASKET BEARERS
Doyle Vander Hart
Dan Birkenholtz
Todd Nearmyer
Jeff Lewis
Jerry Nearmyer
Thad Nearmyer

INTERMENT
Silent City Cemetery
Monroe, Iowa

COBURN FUERAL HOMES
Monroe, Prairie City, Colfax

I'M FREE

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard His call
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found the peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joys -
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all to brief -
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee -
God wanted me now; He set me free.

Transcriber note: All info from his funeral card.