Ehler, William 1873 – 1944

EHLER, HUINKER, MEINERT, HAGEMAN, THUENTE

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/15/2016 at 14:57:35

From 1944 newspaper provided by Linus Cremer:

Last Rites Held For Wm. Ehler

After a lingering illness, William Ehler, 71, of Festina passed away November 26 at his home. A stroke was the immediate cause of his death.

Burial services were held Nov. 30, from St. Mary’s church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Rev. A. J. Rubly officiated.

William Ehler was born March 3, 1873, the son of Bernard and Johanna (Huinker) Ehler. On Oct. 23, 1906 he was united in marriage with Rosina Meinert at St. Lucas.

Besides his widow, he is survived by five children: Felix, Mrs. Frank (Ida) Hageman, Edmund, Marie, and Norbert. One daughter Agatha died in infancy. Five grand-children and his brother, Henry, also survive. A brother, Joseph, and a sister Mrs. Frank (Elizabeth) Thuente preceded him in death.

St. Mary's Cemetery
 

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