George Oyler, one of Franklin township's most prominent residents, died at his home in Arendtsville, where he had been living since he retired as a successful fruit grower in 1919, this morning at 3 o'clock in his seventy-seventh year.
Mr. Oyler. whose wife died on September 21. had been ill for three weeks, his death being caused by brain shock, induced it is believed by grief from the loss of his wife.
He was born and raised in Frariklin township and lived the greater portion of his life in that section of the county. His parents were Jacob and Julia Ann (Beamer) Oyler and while he was the oldest son, he was the last of his family.
He entered fruit growing some years ago and became widely known for the quality of his orchards. He was also active in the political life of Frankim township, holding numerous township offices, Among others, he was in turn, tax collector, assessor, supervisor and township school director.
Nine Children
He was a member of tne Arendtsville Lutheran church.
He is surived by six daughters. Mrs. Ida K. Hoffman. Pittsburgh: Mrs. Annie B. Hoffman, at home: Miss Blanche A. Oyler, Harrisburg: Mrs. Harry Boerim, Woebum. Massachusetts; Miss Ellen J. Oyler, Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Earl Miller. Carlisle. Three sons, Harvey J. Oyler. Gettysburg R. D. George C. Oyler, McKnightstown R. D., and William. L. Oyler. Arendtsville, also survive as well as 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services Monday afternoon at 2 o;clock from the home, the Rev. George B. Ely officiating, with; interment in tne Fairview cemetery Arendtsville.
George Oyler, one of Franklin township's most prominent residents, died at his home in Arendtsville, where he had been living since he retired as a successful fruit grower in 1919, this morning at 3 o'clock in his seventy-seventh year.
Mr. Oyler. whose wife died on September 21. had been ill for three weeks, his death being caused by brain shock, induced it is believed by grief from the loss of his wife.
He was born and raised in Frariklin township and lived the greater portion of his life in that section of the county. His parents were Jacob and Julia Ann (Beamer) Oyler and while he was the oldest son, he was the last of his family.
He entered fruit growing some years ago and became widely known for the quality of his orchards. He was also active in the political life of Frankim township, holding numerous township offices, Among others, he was in turn, tax collector, assessor, supervisor and township school director.
Nine Children
He was a member of tne Arendtsville Lutheran church.
He is surived by six daughters. Mrs. Ida K. Hoffman. Pittsburgh: Mrs. Annie B. Hoffman, at home: Miss Blanche A. Oyler, Harrisburg: Mrs. Harry Boerim, Woebum. Massachusetts; Miss Ellen J. Oyler, Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Earl Miller. Carlisle. Three sons, Harvey J. Oyler. Gettysburg R. D. George C. Oyler, McKnightstown R. D., and William. L. Oyler. Arendtsville, also survive as well as 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services Monday afternoon at 2 o;clock from the home, the Rev. George B. Ely officiating, with; interment in tne Fairview cemetery Arendtsville.
Family Members
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Ida Kate Oyler Hoffman
1875–1966
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Annie Belle Oyler Hoffman
1877–1963
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Harvey Jacob Oyler
1879–1947
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Harry L. Oyler
1881–1904
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Blanche Alma Oyler
1883–1954
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George Clarence Oyler Jr
1885–1977
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Estella Oyler Boerum
1888–1976
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William Leonard Oyler
1890–1969
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Ellen Jane Oyler Barnes
1891–1978
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Eva Pauline Oyler Miller
1894–1984
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