Peter Gurtler was born in Van Wert, Ohio on April 19, 1857. He passed away at his home in Onaga, December 16, 1931 at the age of 74 years, 7 months and 27 days.
The Gurtler family came to Kansas in 1869, settling in Pottawatomie County several miles northwest of Onaga. they were engaged in farming until the fall of 1883, when the two brothers moved to Garrison and bought a stock of hardware. In 1886 they sold their stock there and bought one in Onaga, and engaged in business here. About thirty years ago, Peter bought out his brother and has continued the business to his death.
Mr. Gurtler was united in marriage to Margaret Ladner, January 7, 1878. To this union ten children were born, three of whom preceded him in death, two in infancy and one in young womanhood. His wife passed away in 1919. He is survived by seven children; George, of Denver, Colorado; Mrs. Mary Waring of Pleasanton; Frank of Lawrence; Edward of Onaga; Mrs. Bessie Jones, of Mayetta; Mrs. Nellie Crumbaker, of Denver, Colorado; and Leonard, of Onaga. Also twenty grandchildren, his brother Wesley, of Onaga, a host of more distant relatives and a multitude of friends.
Mr. Gurtler was a member of the Evangelical church from early in his life until some time after he moved to Onaga, when he transferred his membership to the Methodist church here. He has since been one of the dependable membership to the Methodist Church. He was a steward and in many other capacities. One notable piece of work was his leadership as teacher of the Adult Sunday School Class for over 30 years.
In addition to his business activities he found time to serve his community in many ways. He was mayor of Onaga for several years, and has held other positions of public trust. He has been a leader in public affairs and all matters of public interest. He built up a good business, with an excellent reputation for honesty for honesty and air dealing. He was widely known as one of the best trouble hunters and repairmen to be found. With all these other things, however, he still found time for a genuine interest in home. A kindly father, he kept his love for children to the end, trying always to lead them in the way to a worthier life. In sorrow he was sympathetic, in joy he could rejoice; in weakness he was a tower of strength, in fact he was "all things to all men, in order that by all means" he might find ways of helping some.
Funeral services were held in the Federated church in Onaga, Friday afternoon, at 2:00 o'clock, and were attended by an overflowing crowd. The business houses of the city were closed during the time of the funeral, and businessmen acted as pallbearers. Interment was in the Onaga Cemetery.
The Gurtler family came to Kansas in 1869, settling in Pottawatomie County several miles northwest of Onaga. they were engaged in farming until the fall of 1883, when the two brothers moved to Garrison and bought a stock of hardware. In 1886 they sold their stock there and bought one in Onaga, and engaged in business here. About thirty years ago, Peter bought out his brother and has continued the business to his death.
Mr. Gurtler was united in marriage to Margaret Ladner, January 7, 1878. To this union ten children were born, three of whom preceded him in death, two in infancy and one in young womanhood. His wife passed away in 1919. He is survived by seven children; George, of Denver, Colorado; Mrs. Mary Waring of Pleasanton; Frank of Lawrence; Edward of Onaga; Mrs. Bessie Jones, of Mayetta; Mrs. Nellie Crumbaker, of Denver, Colorado; and Leonard, of Onaga. Also twenty grandchildren, his brother Wesley, of Onaga, a host of more distant relatives and a multitude of friends.
Mr. Gurtler was a member of the Evangelical church from early in his life until some time after he moved to Onaga, when he transferred his membership to the Methodist church here. He has since been one of the dependable membership to the Methodist Church. He was a steward and in many other capacities. One notable piece of work was his leadership as teacher of the Adult Sunday School Class for over 30 years.
In addition to his business activities he found time to serve his community in many ways. He was mayor of Onaga for several years, and has held other positions of public trust. He has been a leader in public affairs and all matters of public interest. He built up a good business, with an excellent reputation for honesty for honesty and air dealing. He was widely known as one of the best trouble hunters and repairmen to be found. With all these other things, however, he still found time for a genuine interest in home. A kindly father, he kept his love for children to the end, trying always to lead them in the way to a worthier life. In sorrow he was sympathetic, in joy he could rejoice; in weakness he was a tower of strength, in fact he was "all things to all men, in order that by all means" he might find ways of helping some.
Funeral services were held in the Federated church in Onaga, Friday afternoon, at 2:00 o'clock, and were attended by an overflowing crowd. The business houses of the city were closed during the time of the funeral, and businessmen acted as pallbearers. Interment was in the Onaga Cemetery.
Peter Gurtler was born in Van Wert, Ohio on April 19, 1857. He passed away at his home in Onaga, December 16, 1931 at the age of 74 years, 7 months and 27 days.
The Gurtler family came to Kansas in 1869, settling in Pottawatomie County several miles northwest of Onaga. they were engaged in farming until the fall of 1883, when the two brothers moved to Garrison and bought a stock of hardware. In 1886 they sold their stock there and bought one in Onaga, and engaged in business here. About thirty years ago, Peter bought out his brother and has continued the business to his death.
Mr. Gurtler was united in marriage to Margaret Ladner, January 7, 1878. To this union ten children were born, three of whom preceded him in death, two in infancy and one in young womanhood. His wife passed away in 1919. He is survived by seven children; George, of Denver, Colorado; Mrs. Mary Waring of Pleasanton; Frank of Lawrence; Edward of Onaga; Mrs. Bessie Jones, of Mayetta; Mrs. Nellie Crumbaker, of Denver, Colorado; and Leonard, of Onaga. Also twenty grandchildren, his brother Wesley, of Onaga, a host of more distant relatives and a multitude of friends.
Mr. Gurtler was a member of the Evangelical church from early in his life until some time after he moved to Onaga, when he transferred his membership to the Methodist church here. He has since been one of the dependable membership to the Methodist Church. He was a steward and in many other capacities. One notable piece of work was his leadership as teacher of the Adult Sunday School Class for over 30 years.
In addition to his business activities he found time to serve his community in many ways. He was mayor of Onaga for several years, and has held other positions of public trust. He has been a leader in public affairs and all matters of public interest. He built up a good business, with an excellent reputation for honesty for honesty and air dealing. He was widely known as one of the best trouble hunters and repairmen to be found. With all these other things, however, he still found time for a genuine interest in home. A kindly father, he kept his love for children to the end, trying always to lead them in the way to a worthier life. In sorrow he was sympathetic, in joy he could rejoice; in weakness he was a tower of strength, in fact he was "all things to all men, in order that by all means" he might find ways of helping some.
Funeral services were held in the Federated church in Onaga, Friday afternoon, at 2:00 o'clock, and were attended by an overflowing crowd. The business houses of the city were closed during the time of the funeral, and businessmen acted as pallbearers. Interment was in the Onaga Cemetery.
The Gurtler family came to Kansas in 1869, settling in Pottawatomie County several miles northwest of Onaga. they were engaged in farming until the fall of 1883, when the two brothers moved to Garrison and bought a stock of hardware. In 1886 they sold their stock there and bought one in Onaga, and engaged in business here. About thirty years ago, Peter bought out his brother and has continued the business to his death.
Mr. Gurtler was united in marriage to Margaret Ladner, January 7, 1878. To this union ten children were born, three of whom preceded him in death, two in infancy and one in young womanhood. His wife passed away in 1919. He is survived by seven children; George, of Denver, Colorado; Mrs. Mary Waring of Pleasanton; Frank of Lawrence; Edward of Onaga; Mrs. Bessie Jones, of Mayetta; Mrs. Nellie Crumbaker, of Denver, Colorado; and Leonard, of Onaga. Also twenty grandchildren, his brother Wesley, of Onaga, a host of more distant relatives and a multitude of friends.
Mr. Gurtler was a member of the Evangelical church from early in his life until some time after he moved to Onaga, when he transferred his membership to the Methodist church here. He has since been one of the dependable membership to the Methodist Church. He was a steward and in many other capacities. One notable piece of work was his leadership as teacher of the Adult Sunday School Class for over 30 years.
In addition to his business activities he found time to serve his community in many ways. He was mayor of Onaga for several years, and has held other positions of public trust. He has been a leader in public affairs and all matters of public interest. He built up a good business, with an excellent reputation for honesty for honesty and air dealing. He was widely known as one of the best trouble hunters and repairmen to be found. With all these other things, however, he still found time for a genuine interest in home. A kindly father, he kept his love for children to the end, trying always to lead them in the way to a worthier life. In sorrow he was sympathetic, in joy he could rejoice; in weakness he was a tower of strength, in fact he was "all things to all men, in order that by all means" he might find ways of helping some.
Funeral services were held in the Federated church in Onaga, Friday afternoon, at 2:00 o'clock, and were attended by an overflowing crowd. The business houses of the city were closed during the time of the funeral, and businessmen acted as pallbearers. Interment was in the Onaga Cemetery.
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