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PETER L. GHEL CALLED BY DEATHWhole City Shocked by the Sudden Death of a Prominaent ManFUNERAL HELD WEDNESDAYThe whole community was deeply shocke Monday morning when it was learned the Peter L. Gehl had passed away during the morning hours. Mr. Gehl had been sick about a week with pleurisy, but no one thought that his death was so near. His family were called to his bedside about midnight and remained with him as he gradually passed into the great beyond. Death came to him at half past six.Mr. Gehl?s death is lamented by all who knew him, and words of sympathy for the grief stricken family are heard on every side. Mr. Gehl was a quiet man, devoted to his wife and family, and the friends he made were drawn to him by strong ties. He was always friendly and kind hearted and helpful.Peter L. Gehl was born in the town of Addison, Oct. 13, 1864, and spent his early years there. On reaching young manhood he came to Hartford. From 1888 to 1894 he conducted a bakery in this city, and then went to Oshkosh where he conducted a similar business until 1900, when he returned to Hartford, and went into the saloon business with John Zurn, whom he later bought out, conducting the business alone. Three years ago he sold out and went into the monument business which he was conducting with his son, William, when taken sick.Mr. Gehl was married May 7, 1889, in this city, to Miss Margaret Wegman, who survives him with six children, namely, Edward J., William J., Vina, Walter, Norman and Gregory, all at home. Mr. Gehl is also survived by a number of brothers and sisters: Mat Gehl of this city, Nick, John, Henry and Mike Gehl all of West Bend, Mrs. John Walter, of the town of Hartford, Anna Gehl of Lomira and Theresa Gehl of this city.The funeral took place Wednesday morning at 10:00 o?clock at St. Kilian?s church, Rev. Father Hartman officiating, with internment in the Catholic cemetery.
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Birth: Oct. 13, 1864
Addison
Washington County
Wisconsin, USA
Death: May 26, 1919
Hartford
Washington County
Wisconsin, USA
PETER L. GHEL CALLED BY DEATH
Whole City Shocked by the Sudden Death of a Prominaent Man
FUNERAL HELD WEDNESDAY
The whole community was deeply shocke Monday morning when it was learned the Peter L. Gehl had passed away during the morning hours. Mr. Gehl had been sick about a week with pleurisy, but no one thought that his death was so near. His family were called to his bedside about midnight and remained with him as he gradually passed into the great beyond. Death came to him at half past six.
Mr. Gehl's death is lamented by all who knew him, and words of sympathy for the grief stricken family are heard on every side. Mr. Gehl was a quiet man, devoted to his wife and family, and the friends he made were drawn to him by strong ties. He was always friendly and kind hearted and helpful.
Peter L. Gehl was born in the town of Addison, Oct. 13, 1864, and spent his early years there. On reaching young manhood he came to Hartford. From 1888 to 1894 he conducted a bakery in this city, and then went to Oshkosh where he conducted a similar business until 1900, when he returned to Hartford, and went into the saloon business with John Zurn, whom he later bought out, conducting the business alone. Three years ago he sold out and went into the monument business which he was conducting with his son, William, when taken sick.
Mr. Gehl was married May 7, 1889, in this city, to Miss Margaret Wegman, who survives him with six children, namely, Edward J., William J., Vina, Walter, Norman and Gregory, all at home. Mr. Gehl is also survived by a number of brothers and sisters: Mat Gehl of this city, Nick, John, Henry and Mike Gehl all of West Bend, Mrs. John Walter, of the town of Hartford, Anna Gehl of Lomira and Theresa Gehl of this city.
The funeral took place Wednesday morning at 10:00 o'clock at St. Kilian's church, Rev. Father Hartman officiating, with internment in the Catholic cemetery.
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Parents:
Michael Gehl (1839 - 1910)
Theresa Netzinger Gehl (1842 - 1919)
Spouse:
Margaret Wegmann Gehl (1869 - 1928)*
Children:
Edward J. Gehl (1890 - 1956)*
William John Gehl (1891 - 1963)*
Vina Mary Gehl Brumm (1895 - 1990)*
Norman Mathias Gehl (1904 - 1962)*
Gregory N. Gehl (1908 - 1933)*
Siblings:
Peter L. Gehl (1864 - 1919)
Nicholas N Gehl (1868 - 1928)*
John W. Gehl (1872 - 1951)*
Michael Leopold Gehl (1883 - 1969)*
Henry M. Gehl (1885 - 1974)*
Michael Gehl (1885 - 1942)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Saint Kilian Cemetery Old
Hartford
Washington County
Wisconsin, USA
Created by: C Gengler
Record added: Apr 18, 2014
Find A Grave Memorial# 128139095
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1864 - 1919 (54 years)