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GEORGE ETTLING
[The Welland Tribune and Telegraph, 10 February 1921]
One of Humberstone’s oldest residents in the person of Geo. Ettling, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 6th, after a very brief illness. Mr. Ettling suffered a stroke on the previous Monday and never rallied. Deceased w 85 years, 6 months and 18 days. He was born in Humberstone township, and has resided here all his life. His father, John Ettling, was also born in Humberstone.
He was in the best of health almost until the time of his death. He retired from the farm about 12 years ago, and for six years he carried the mail between Humberstone P.O. and the station.
He was one of the pioneer members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and also the last living charter member, being always a faithful member of his church. He was a staunch Reformer in politics.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs Ellen Kiehl, of Hamilton, and Mrs. Chris Deterling, of Humberstone, and three sons, Henry in Chicago, Alex of Lowbanks, and John on the old homestead. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The funeral was held from his late residence, Victoria St., on Wednesday, February 9, at 1.00p.m., proceeding to St Paul’s Lutheran Church, where service was held at 1.30. Interment at Overholt’s.
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