Mr. George Apel's
sudden death, which occurred last Monday evening, cast a
shadow of gloom over the whole community. He was known for
his love of honor and admired for his loyalty to country and
his God. His funeral services were held yesterday, Thursday,
Oct. 13. 1898, at 10 o'clock a.m. at his late home and at 11
o'clock a.m. at the Eden Presbyterian church, of which he
was a member. The church was crowded to overflowing. Many
persons were unable to get even inside the outer doors.
Several of our local G. A. R. men were in attendance. The
services were conducted by Pastor Gravenstein and Rev.
Searles.
Mr. Apel was born in Blankenheim, Hessen, Germany on March
22nd, 1846. He came to this country when but a boy, and
enlisted in the year 1862. He was in the service of the
Union Army three years. His regiment was in the flash and
roar of several desperate battles, but George was fearless
and brave. When the war was over he turned his thoughts
towards making a home for himself and family. The
stamp of war was upon him and he soon found himself in the
Andersonville prison of rheumatism and other painful ills
that the seeds of fatigue and exposure had developed.
In recent years it had been necessary for him to be quiet,
but he was as much beloved as when more active. He was
married to Miss Anna Catherine Lohr on November 10th,1868.
To this union were born four children: three sons and one
daughter to whose lips have been pressed this bitter cup of
death while the husband and father has passed on to join the
loved ones "over there."
-Steve NorbyBirth: Mar. 22, 1846
Death: Oct. 10. 1898
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Spouse:
Anna Catherine Lohr Apel (1846 - 1914 |
