Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, IA, Tuesday, August 13, 1935, pg. 1, col. 3; pg. 3, col. 3
Charles A. Wernli Pioneer Citizen Crosses Divide
President of Milling Company And Prominent Business Man Many Years
Leader In Community
Widely Known And Popular In Many Circles
News of the death of Charles A. Wernli, prominent citizen and business man of Le Mars for half a century, was received with regret among his neighbors, associates and in general walks of life, Monday morning. Mr. Wernli died shortly after midnight, following an illness of two months from an internal malady.
Mr. Wernli realized his condition was serious and met the end with fortitude and died as he lived, a Christian gentleman.
Coming here as a lad with his father, the late Prof. J. Wernli, his name is linked with the history of Le Mars, and he lived up to the tenets inculculated by an educational leader of pioneer days.
Charles A. Wernli, member of a large family of sons and daughters, was born at Iola, Wis., Oct. 9, 1863. Coming to Le Mars with his parents in 1875 he lived here ever since.
His early education was attained at the hands of his father and in the public schools of Le Mars. When a youth in 1882 he entered the employ of the Plymouth Milling company. He mastered the milling business from the ground up and rose to be president of the company, for which many years was known as the largest milling firms in Iowa.
Through his associations in the flour mill business Mr. Werner gained an enviable repuation and was widely known in a number of states, and was respected for his ability and judgment and was a prominent figure at national and state milling conventions.
Mill Closes Down
When the flouring mill closed down about ten years ago, Mr. Wernli engaged in business in Sioux City and for the past nine years was president of the Sioux Metal Products company, a position he held at the time of his death.
Mr. Wernli was recently elected president of the National Store Front Association at a meeting in Chicago.
Mr. Wernli was a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Order of Elks.
Possessed Many Talents
Charles A. Wernli was gifted with a number of talents. He was a singer of more than ordinary ability and never grudged devoting time to social affairs and entertainments where his services were in demand. He was a forceful and fluent speaker, had a good command of language and a thorough understanding of national and state affairs. In addition to his knowledge of music he was a skilled artist.
In social life he was a favorite, a valued addition to any gathering and was well liked by people in all walks of life. He was active in community affairs and served as president of the Le Mars Commercial Club. He was a director of the First National bank of Le Mars for many years.
When a young man he was married to Miss Ella Bryan, of Le Mars, who survives him together with a large number of brothers and sisters.
Funeral This Afternoon
In accordance with his request, the funeral rites will be simple. Services will be held this afternoon at the residence at 2:30, Rev. J. R. Tumbleson, of the Methodist church, officiating and interment made in the city cemetery.
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Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, IA, Friday, August 16, 1935, pg. 1, col. 7
Final Rites Held For C. A. Wernli
Friends Pay Last Tribute To Well Known Citizen
Last rites were held for Charles A. Wernli, pioneer citizen and prominent business man, at his home Tuesday afternoon with simple services. Rev. J. R. Tumbleson, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated.
The pallbearers, old friends and neighbors, were: E. A. Dalton, R. B. Dalton, W. J. Fickey, G. W. Kluckhorn, R. J. Koehler, Will K. Veale.
Among out of town friends and relatives attending the funeral were:
Ed Miller, Omaha, Neb.; Miss Frances Runty, DeWitt, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Currier, Miss Hansen Currier, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Sadler, P. E. Attick, B. E. Myers, A. Adair, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Wernli, Miss Jane Wernli, Sam Wernli, E. E. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wernli, Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Schaefer, Primgher; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Livingston, Paulina.
Charles A. Wernli Pioneer Citizen Crosses Divide
President of Milling Company And Prominent Business Man Many Years
Leader In Community
Widely Known And Popular In Many Circles
News of the death of Charles A. Wernli, prominent citizen and business man of Le Mars for half a century, was received with regret among his neighbors, associates and in general walks of life, Monday morning. Mr. Wernli died shortly after midnight, following an illness of two months from an internal malady.
Mr. Wernli realized his condition was serious and met the end with fortitude and died as he lived, a Christian gentleman.
Coming here as a lad with his father, the late Prof. J. Wernli, his name is linked with the history of Le Mars, and he lived up to the tenets inculculated by an educational leader of pioneer days.
Charles A. Wernli, member of a large family of sons and daughters, was born at Iola, Wis., Oct. 9, 1863. Coming to Le Mars with his parents in 1875 he lived here ever since.
His early education was attained at the hands of his father and in the public schools of Le Mars. When a youth in 1882 he entered the employ of the Plymouth Milling company. He mastered the milling business from the ground up and rose to be president of the company, for which many years was known as the largest milling firms in Iowa.
Through his associations in the flour mill business Mr. Werner gained an enviable repuation and was widely known in a number of states, and was respected for his ability and judgment and was a prominent figure at national and state milling conventions.
Mill Closes Down
When the flouring mill closed down about ten years ago, Mr. Wernli engaged in business in Sioux City and for the past nine years was president of the Sioux Metal Products company, a position he held at the time of his death.
Mr. Wernli was recently elected president of the National Store Front Association at a meeting in Chicago.
Mr. Wernli was a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Order of Elks.
Possessed Many Talents
Charles A. Wernli was gifted with a number of talents. He was a singer of more than ordinary ability and never grudged devoting time to social affairs and entertainments where his services were in demand. He was a forceful and fluent speaker, had a good command of language and a thorough understanding of national and state affairs. In addition to his knowledge of music he was a skilled artist.
In social life he was a favorite, a valued addition to any gathering and was well liked by people in all walks of life. He was active in community affairs and served as president of the Le Mars Commercial Club. He was a director of the First National bank of Le Mars for many years.
When a young man he was married to Miss Ella Bryan, of Le Mars, who survives him together with a large number of brothers and sisters.
Funeral This Afternoon
In accordance with his request, the funeral rites will be simple. Services will be held this afternoon at the residence at 2:30, Rev. J. R. Tumbleson, of the Methodist church, officiating and interment made in the city cemetery.
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Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, IA, Friday, August 16, 1935, pg. 1, col. 7
Final Rites Held For C. A. Wernli
Friends Pay Last Tribute To Well Known Citizen
Last rites were held for Charles A. Wernli, pioneer citizen and prominent business man, at his home Tuesday afternoon with simple services. Rev. J. R. Tumbleson, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated.
The pallbearers, old friends and neighbors, were: E. A. Dalton, R. B. Dalton, W. J. Fickey, G. W. Kluckhorn, R. J. Koehler, Will K. Veale.
Among out of town friends and relatives attending the funeral were:
Ed Miller, Omaha, Neb.; Miss Frances Runty, DeWitt, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Currier, Miss Hansen Currier, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Sadler, P. E. Attick, B. E. Myers, A. Adair, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Wernli, Miss Jane Wernli, Sam Wernli, E. E. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wernli, Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Schaefer, Primgher; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Livingston, Paulina.
Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, IA, Tuesday, August 13, 1935, pg. 1, col. 3; pg. 3, col. 3
Charles A. Wernli Pioneer Citizen Crosses Divide
President of Milling Company And Prominent Business Man Many Years
Leader In Community
Widely Known And Popular In Many Circles
News of the death of Charles A. Wernli, prominent citizen and business man of Le Mars for half a century, was received with regret among his neighbors, associates and in general walks of life, Monday morning. Mr. Wernli died shortly after midnight, following an illness of two months from an internal malady.
Mr. Wernli realized his condition was serious and met the end with fortitude and died as he lived, a Christian gentleman.
Coming here as a lad with his father, the late Prof. J. Wernli, his name is linked with the history of Le Mars, and he lived up to the tenets inculculated by an educational leader of pioneer days.
Charles A. Wernli, member of a large family of sons and daughters, was born at Iola, Wis., Oct. 9, 1863. Coming to Le Mars with his parents in 1875 he lived here ever since.
His early education was attained at the hands of his father and in the public schools of Le Mars. When a youth in 1882 he entered the employ of the Plymouth Milling company. He mastered the milling business from the ground up and rose to be president of the company, for which many years was known as the largest milling firms in Iowa.
Through his associations in the flour mill business Mr. Werner gained an enviable repuation and was widely known in a number of states, and was respected for his ability and judgment and was a prominent figure at national and state milling conventions.
Mill Closes Down
When the flouring mill closed down about ten years ago, Mr. Wernli engaged in business in Sioux City and for the past nine years was president of the Sioux Metal Products company, a position he held at the time of his death.
Mr. Wernli was recently elected president of the National Store Front Association at a meeting in Chicago.
Mr. Wernli was a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Order of Elks.
Possessed Many Talents
Charles A. Wernli was gifted with a number of talents. He was a singer of more than ordinary ability and never grudged devoting time to social affairs and entertainments where his services were in demand. He was a forceful and fluent speaker, had a good command of language and a thorough understanding of national and state affairs. In addition to his knowledge of music he was a skilled artist.
In social life he was a favorite, a valued addition to any gathering and was well liked by people in all walks of life. He was active in community affairs and served as president of the Le Mars Commercial Club. He was a director of the First National bank of Le Mars for many years.
When a young man he was married to Miss Ella Bryan, of Le Mars, who survives him together with a large number of brothers and sisters.
Funeral This Afternoon
In accordance with his request, the funeral rites will be simple. Services will be held this afternoon at the residence at 2:30, Rev. J. R. Tumbleson, of the Methodist church, officiating and interment made in the city cemetery.
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Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, IA, Friday, August 16, 1935, pg. 1, col. 7
Final Rites Held For C. A. Wernli
Friends Pay Last Tribute To Well Known Citizen
Last rites were held for Charles A. Wernli, pioneer citizen and prominent business man, at his home Tuesday afternoon with simple services. Rev. J. R. Tumbleson, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated.
The pallbearers, old friends and neighbors, were: E. A. Dalton, R. B. Dalton, W. J. Fickey, G. W. Kluckhorn, R. J. Koehler, Will K. Veale.
Among out of town friends and relatives attending the funeral were:
Ed Miller, Omaha, Neb.; Miss Frances Runty, DeWitt, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Currier, Miss Hansen Currier, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Sadler, P. E. Attick, B. E. Myers, A. Adair, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Wernli, Miss Jane Wernli, Sam Wernli, E. E. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wernli, Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Schaefer, Primgher; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Livingston, Paulina.
Charles A. Wernli Pioneer Citizen Crosses Divide
President of Milling Company And Prominent Business Man Many Years
Leader In Community
Widely Known And Popular In Many Circles
News of the death of Charles A. Wernli, prominent citizen and business man of Le Mars for half a century, was received with regret among his neighbors, associates and in general walks of life, Monday morning. Mr. Wernli died shortly after midnight, following an illness of two months from an internal malady.
Mr. Wernli realized his condition was serious and met the end with fortitude and died as he lived, a Christian gentleman.
Coming here as a lad with his father, the late Prof. J. Wernli, his name is linked with the history of Le Mars, and he lived up to the tenets inculculated by an educational leader of pioneer days.
Charles A. Wernli, member of a large family of sons and daughters, was born at Iola, Wis., Oct. 9, 1863. Coming to Le Mars with his parents in 1875 he lived here ever since.
His early education was attained at the hands of his father and in the public schools of Le Mars. When a youth in 1882 he entered the employ of the Plymouth Milling company. He mastered the milling business from the ground up and rose to be president of the company, for which many years was known as the largest milling firms in Iowa.
Through his associations in the flour mill business Mr. Werner gained an enviable repuation and was widely known in a number of states, and was respected for his ability and judgment and was a prominent figure at national and state milling conventions.
Mill Closes Down
When the flouring mill closed down about ten years ago, Mr. Wernli engaged in business in Sioux City and for the past nine years was president of the Sioux Metal Products company, a position he held at the time of his death.
Mr. Wernli was recently elected president of the National Store Front Association at a meeting in Chicago.
Mr. Wernli was a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Order of Elks.
Possessed Many Talents
Charles A. Wernli was gifted with a number of talents. He was a singer of more than ordinary ability and never grudged devoting time to social affairs and entertainments where his services were in demand. He was a forceful and fluent speaker, had a good command of language and a thorough understanding of national and state affairs. In addition to his knowledge of music he was a skilled artist.
In social life he was a favorite, a valued addition to any gathering and was well liked by people in all walks of life. He was active in community affairs and served as president of the Le Mars Commercial Club. He was a director of the First National bank of Le Mars for many years.
When a young man he was married to Miss Ella Bryan, of Le Mars, who survives him together with a large number of brothers and sisters.
Funeral This Afternoon
In accordance with his request, the funeral rites will be simple. Services will be held this afternoon at the residence at 2:30, Rev. J. R. Tumbleson, of the Methodist church, officiating and interment made in the city cemetery.
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Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, IA, Friday, August 16, 1935, pg. 1, col. 7
Final Rites Held For C. A. Wernli
Friends Pay Last Tribute To Well Known Citizen
Last rites were held for Charles A. Wernli, pioneer citizen and prominent business man, at his home Tuesday afternoon with simple services. Rev. J. R. Tumbleson, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated.
The pallbearers, old friends and neighbors, were: E. A. Dalton, R. B. Dalton, W. J. Fickey, G. W. Kluckhorn, R. J. Koehler, Will K. Veale.
Among out of town friends and relatives attending the funeral were:
Ed Miller, Omaha, Neb.; Miss Frances Runty, DeWitt, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Currier, Miss Hansen Currier, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Sadler, P. E. Attick, B. E. Myers, A. Adair, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Wernli, Miss Jane Wernli, Sam Wernli, E. E. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wernli, Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Schaefer, Primgher; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Livingston, Paulina.
Family Members
Siblings
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William Jacob Wernli
1856–1942
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Gottlieb Leopold Wernli
1857–1942
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Adolph Henry Wernli
1859–1889
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Emma Amelia Wernli Haas
1861–1954
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George Daniel Wernli
1868–1945
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Louisa D Wernli
1869–1882
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Anna Wernli Lucke
1871–1931
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Edward Wernli
1873–1882
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Herman Arnold Wernli
1874–1933
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Louis Samuel "Lou" Wenli
1876–1951
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Frank Philip Wernli
1876–1960
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Otto Rudolph Wernli
1880–1961
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Clara Christine Wernli Paul
1882–1971
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Elsa L. Wernli Livingston
1886–1978
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