Shetler.--Ben J., son of Joseph and Lydia (Schrock) Shetler, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, Aug. 23, 1873; died at his home after a few hours' illness, Aug. 24, 1946; aged 73 y. 1 d. In his youth he united with the Amish Mennonite Church to which he remained loyal all his life. He served faithfully as chairman of the building committee for the East Union Church, near Kalona. On Nov. 19, 1895, he was married to Anna Eimen, who predeceased him on May 12, 1940. Into this home Frank Shetler was taken as a child less than a year old. On Dec. 19, 1943 he was married to Nettie Beachy, who survives. Also surviving are the foster son (Frank), one brother (Joseph, Pigeon, Mich.), one sister (Mrs. Chris Hochstetler), 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 27, at the home in charge of E. G. Swartzendruber, and at the East Union Church in charge of A. S. Miller, E. G. Swartzendruber, and J. L. Hershberger. Texts, John 14, Ps. 3:5. Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIX, No . 24 - September 10, 1946--Pages 526-527
Shetler.--Ben J., son of Joseph and Lydia (Schrock) Shetler, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, Aug. 23, 1873; died at his home after a few hours' illness, Aug. 24, 1946; aged 73 y. 1 d. In his youth he united with the Amish Mennonite Church to which he remained loyal all his life. He served faithfully as chairman of the building committee for the East Union Church, near Kalona. On Nov. 19, 1895, he was married to Anna Eimen, who predeceased him on May 12, 1940. Into this home Frank Shetler was taken as a child less than a year old. On Dec. 19, 1943 he was married to Nettie Beachy, who survives. Also surviving are the foster son (Frank), one brother (Joseph, Pigeon, Mich.), one sister (Mrs. Chris Hochstetler), 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 27, at the home in charge of E. G. Swartzendruber, and at the East Union Church in charge of A. S. Miller, E. G. Swartzendruber, and J. L. Hershberger. Texts, John 14, Ps. 3:5. Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIX, No . 24 - September 10, 1946--Pages 526-527
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