Sergeant, 8th US Cavalry Band, and US Army Retired.
From the Sturgis Weekly Record of April 16, 1901: Yesterday morning the many old Sturgis friends of Sergeant Engler were notified of his death at 5 o'clock yesterday morning. The sergeant was one of the oldest members of the celebrated 8th Cavalry band, having served his entire 30 years in that organization. He was retired last month, according to law, while serving in Cuba with his regiment. It was known that he had always contemplated returning to the Hills, and ending his days in Sturgis, after his retirement. He arrived here a week ago last Sunday and stopped with his old friend, Adolph King, who had served in the same regiment with him. He was weak and exhausted upon his arrival and took to bed saying he was tired out, but would be all right in a few days. He did not seem to improve, however, and it was thought best to send him to the hospital at the post, where he could receive all the care and attention possible. He was removed there several days ago, but the doctor said he was too far gone with the Cuban fever and in his exhausted condition it was impossible to save the old veteran's life. Sergeant Engler was a deserving and honorable soldier. Good-natured, kindly and with his heart and hand always open, no wonder he was so popular among his comrades, who will learn of his sudden death with sorrow and regret. It was impossible to discover any relatives in this country but it is known that he has a sister in Switzerland in one of the Catholic Benedictine institutions. The funeral took place at the Post this morning from the hospital, and the remains were interred in the Post Cemetery.
From the Sturgis Weekly Record of April 16, 1901: Yesterday morning the many old Sturgis friends of Sergeant Engler were notified of his death at 5 o'clock yesterday morning. The sergeant was one of the oldest members of the celebrated 8th Cavalry band, having served his entire 30 years in that organization. He was retired last month, according to law, while serving in Cuba with his regiment. It was known that he had always contemplated returning to the Hills, and ending his days in Sturgis, after his retirement. He arrived here a week ago last Sunday and stopped with his old friend, Adolph King, who had served in the same regiment with him. He was weak and exhausted upon his arrival and took to bed saying he was tired out, but would be all right in a few days. He did not seem to improve, however, and it was thought best to send him to the hospital at the post, where he could receive all the care and attention possible. He was removed there several days ago, but the doctor said he was too far gone with the Cuban fever and in his exhausted condition it was impossible to save the old veteran's life. Sergeant Engler was a deserving and honorable soldier. Good-natured, kindly and with his heart and hand always open, no wonder he was so popular among his comrades, who will learn of his sudden death with sorrow and regret. It was impossible to discover any relatives in this country but it is known that he has a sister in Switzerland in one of the Catholic Benedictine institutions. The funeral took place at the Post this morning from the hospital, and the remains were interred in the Post Cemetery.
Sergeant, 8th US Cavalry Band, and US Army Retired.
From the Sturgis Weekly Record of April 16, 1901: Yesterday morning the many old Sturgis friends of Sergeant Engler were notified of his death at 5 o'clock yesterday morning. The sergeant was one of the oldest members of the celebrated 8th Cavalry band, having served his entire 30 years in that organization. He was retired last month, according to law, while serving in Cuba with his regiment. It was known that he had always contemplated returning to the Hills, and ending his days in Sturgis, after his retirement. He arrived here a week ago last Sunday and stopped with his old friend, Adolph King, who had served in the same regiment with him. He was weak and exhausted upon his arrival and took to bed saying he was tired out, but would be all right in a few days. He did not seem to improve, however, and it was thought best to send him to the hospital at the post, where he could receive all the care and attention possible. He was removed there several days ago, but the doctor said he was too far gone with the Cuban fever and in his exhausted condition it was impossible to save the old veteran's life. Sergeant Engler was a deserving and honorable soldier. Good-natured, kindly and with his heart and hand always open, no wonder he was so popular among his comrades, who will learn of his sudden death with sorrow and regret. It was impossible to discover any relatives in this country but it is known that he has a sister in Switzerland in one of the Catholic Benedictine institutions. The funeral took place at the Post this morning from the hospital, and the remains were interred in the Post Cemetery.
From the Sturgis Weekly Record of April 16, 1901: Yesterday morning the many old Sturgis friends of Sergeant Engler were notified of his death at 5 o'clock yesterday morning. The sergeant was one of the oldest members of the celebrated 8th Cavalry band, having served his entire 30 years in that organization. He was retired last month, according to law, while serving in Cuba with his regiment. It was known that he had always contemplated returning to the Hills, and ending his days in Sturgis, after his retirement. He arrived here a week ago last Sunday and stopped with his old friend, Adolph King, who had served in the same regiment with him. He was weak and exhausted upon his arrival and took to bed saying he was tired out, but would be all right in a few days. He did not seem to improve, however, and it was thought best to send him to the hospital at the post, where he could receive all the care and attention possible. He was removed there several days ago, but the doctor said he was too far gone with the Cuban fever and in his exhausted condition it was impossible to save the old veteran's life. Sergeant Engler was a deserving and honorable soldier. Good-natured, kindly and with his heart and hand always open, no wonder he was so popular among his comrades, who will learn of his sudden death with sorrow and regret. It was impossible to discover any relatives in this country but it is known that he has a sister in Switzerland in one of the Catholic Benedictine institutions. The funeral took place at the Post this morning from the hospital, and the remains were interred in the Post Cemetery.
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