Ernst Gehl (87786588)
Traer Star Clipper, Friday, May 12th, 1916 page 1
The city was shocked Saturday noon by the news that Ernest Gehl had died. He dropped dead upon a main street, at least life was extinct a moment or two after he fell. He was on his way home and when near the Page Lumber company's office was seen to fall suddenly forward upon his face. Several persons were on the spot in a moment, and a physician was among them. The heart beat a few times after the fall. It is supposed that the sudden death was due to apoplexy. Deceased. Ernest Paul Frederick Gehl was born in Germany November 24, 1857. He was one of eight children. The family came to the United States when he was eleven years of age, locating first in Davenport, but a year later coming to north Tama and settling upon a farm in Oneida township. Here he grew to manhood. In 1887 he came to Traer and engaged in general merchandise with T. J. McGinnis, following the business several years. Later he sold to his partner and established a grocery on his own account. He quit this two years ago. In 1894 he married Henrietta Guildenstein. Three children were born to them, all of whom are living, namely: Mrs. Martha Wilson, wife of Jasper Wilson, near Traer; Minnie and Harry, who have been employed in New York City the past year. On March 29, 1913, Mrs. Gehl died in Traer and on July 29, 1914, Mr. Gehl married Mrs. Emma Wilson, widow of Allan Wilson with whom he had since lived very happily.
Deceased leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Jacobs, of Dysart, also two nieces, Mrs. Ed. Haack and Mrs. Will Wieben, of Oneida, and one nephew, Theodore Mundt, of Clutier. Mr. Gehl was widely known and thoroughly respected throughout north Tama. His quiet but amiable nature endeared him to many friends. He became a member of the Lutheran church in boyhood and so remained, although the children affiliated with the Congregational church here, as well as the surviving widow. The funeral was therefore held in this church, on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. A. W. Miles officiating. There was a very liberal attendance, many coming from the Dysart and Clutier neighborhoods. The Knights of Pythias attended in a body and had charge of the commitment ceremonies at the cemetery. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Interment was in West Union cemetery.
Contributor: George (48419540)
Traer Star Clipper, Friday, May 12th, 1916 page 1
The city was shocked Saturday noon by the news that Ernest Gehl had died. He dropped dead upon a main street, at least life was extinct a moment or two after he fell. He was on his way home and when near the Page Lumber company's office was seen to fall suddenly forward upon his face. Several persons were on the spot in a moment, and a physician was among them. The heart beat a few times after the fall. It is supposed that the sudden death was due to apoplexy. Deceased. Ernest Paul Frederick Gehl was born in Germany November 24, 1857. He was one of eight children. The family came to the United States when he was eleven years of age, locating first in Davenport, but a year later coming to north Tama and settling upon a farm in Oneida township. Here he grew to manhood. In 1887 he came to Traer and engaged in general merchandise with T. J. McGinnis, following the business several years. Later he sold to his partner and established a grocery on his own account. He quit this two years ago. In 1894 he married Henrietta Guildenstein. Three children were born to them, all of whom are living, namely: Mrs. Martha Wilson, wife of Jasper Wilson, near Traer; Minnie and Harry, who have been employed in New York City the past year. On March 29, 1913, Mrs. Gehl died in Traer and on July 29, 1914, Mr. Gehl married Mrs. Emma Wilson, widow of Allan Wilson with whom he had since lived very happily.
Deceased leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Jacobs, of Dysart, also two nieces, Mrs. Ed. Haack and Mrs. Will Wieben, of Oneida, and one nephew, Theodore Mundt, of Clutier. Mr. Gehl was widely known and thoroughly respected throughout north Tama. His quiet but amiable nature endeared him to many friends. He became a member of the Lutheran church in boyhood and so remained, although the children affiliated with the Congregational church here, as well as the surviving widow. The funeral was therefore held in this church, on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. A. W. Miles officiating. There was a very liberal attendance, many coming from the Dysart and Clutier neighborhoods. The Knights of Pythias attended in a body and had charge of the commitment ceremonies at the cemetery. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Interment was in West Union cemetery.
Contributor: George (48419540)
Ernst Gehl (87786588)
Traer Star Clipper, Friday, May 12th, 1916 page 1
The city was shocked Saturday noon by the news that Ernest Gehl had died. He dropped dead upon a main street, at least life was extinct a moment or two after he fell. He was on his way home and when near the Page Lumber company's office was seen to fall suddenly forward upon his face. Several persons were on the spot in a moment, and a physician was among them. The heart beat a few times after the fall. It is supposed that the sudden death was due to apoplexy. Deceased. Ernest Paul Frederick Gehl was born in Germany November 24, 1857. He was one of eight children. The family came to the United States when he was eleven years of age, locating first in Davenport, but a year later coming to north Tama and settling upon a farm in Oneida township. Here he grew to manhood. In 1887 he came to Traer and engaged in general merchandise with T. J. McGinnis, following the business several years. Later he sold to his partner and established a grocery on his own account. He quit this two years ago. In 1894 he married Henrietta Guildenstein. Three children were born to them, all of whom are living, namely: Mrs. Martha Wilson, wife of Jasper Wilson, near Traer; Minnie and Harry, who have been employed in New York City the past year. On March 29, 1913, Mrs. Gehl died in Traer and on July 29, 1914, Mr. Gehl married Mrs. Emma Wilson, widow of Allan Wilson with whom he had since lived very happily.
Deceased leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Jacobs, of Dysart, also two nieces, Mrs. Ed. Haack and Mrs. Will Wieben, of Oneida, and one nephew, Theodore Mundt, of Clutier. Mr. Gehl was widely known and thoroughly respected throughout north Tama. His quiet but amiable nature endeared him to many friends. He became a member of the Lutheran church in boyhood and so remained, although the children affiliated with the Congregational church here, as well as the surviving widow. The funeral was therefore held in this church, on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. A. W. Miles officiating. There was a very liberal attendance, many coming from the Dysart and Clutier neighborhoods. The Knights of Pythias attended in a body and had charge of the commitment ceremonies at the cemetery. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Interment was in West Union cemetery.
Contributor: George (48419540)
Traer Star Clipper, Friday, May 12th, 1916 page 1
The city was shocked Saturday noon by the news that Ernest Gehl had died. He dropped dead upon a main street, at least life was extinct a moment or two after he fell. He was on his way home and when near the Page Lumber company's office was seen to fall suddenly forward upon his face. Several persons were on the spot in a moment, and a physician was among them. The heart beat a few times after the fall. It is supposed that the sudden death was due to apoplexy. Deceased. Ernest Paul Frederick Gehl was born in Germany November 24, 1857. He was one of eight children. The family came to the United States when he was eleven years of age, locating first in Davenport, but a year later coming to north Tama and settling upon a farm in Oneida township. Here he grew to manhood. In 1887 he came to Traer and engaged in general merchandise with T. J. McGinnis, following the business several years. Later he sold to his partner and established a grocery on his own account. He quit this two years ago. In 1894 he married Henrietta Guildenstein. Three children were born to them, all of whom are living, namely: Mrs. Martha Wilson, wife of Jasper Wilson, near Traer; Minnie and Harry, who have been employed in New York City the past year. On March 29, 1913, Mrs. Gehl died in Traer and on July 29, 1914, Mr. Gehl married Mrs. Emma Wilson, widow of Allan Wilson with whom he had since lived very happily.
Deceased leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Jacobs, of Dysart, also two nieces, Mrs. Ed. Haack and Mrs. Will Wieben, of Oneida, and one nephew, Theodore Mundt, of Clutier. Mr. Gehl was widely known and thoroughly respected throughout north Tama. His quiet but amiable nature endeared him to many friends. He became a member of the Lutheran church in boyhood and so remained, although the children affiliated with the Congregational church here, as well as the surviving widow. The funeral was therefore held in this church, on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. A. W. Miles officiating. There was a very liberal attendance, many coming from the Dysart and Clutier neighborhoods. The Knights of Pythias attended in a body and had charge of the commitment ceremonies at the cemetery. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Interment was in West Union cemetery.
Contributor: George (48419540)
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