Grand Island (Nebraska) Daily Independent
Tuesday, 23 December 1924, page 5
Mortuary
Phillip Herman Koeplin, one of Grand Island's oldest and best known citizens, passed away at the family home, 602 West Sixth street, at 3:55 p.m. Monday, after an extended illness of paralysis. Mr. Koeplin had been failing in health for the past seven years. His condition, however, was not regarded as extremely serious and he was able, most of the time, to be up and about the home. Last Friday he suffered another stroke since which time his condition had been very critical.
Mr. Koeplin was born on July 5, 1845 [note: different sources give different dates], being aged 79 years and 5 months at the time of his death. He was one of the earlier residents of the city, having lived here for the past 43 years, and in his time was one of Grand Island's energetic and public spirited citizens. Mr. Koeplin had served in the regular U. S. army for quite a period and was either with the troops that went to the rescue of Custer, famous Indian scout, or was in Custer's troop. Part of his service was as a musician. For many years he was also a member of the Pacific Hose company band in this city, and was regarded as one of the finest tuba players in this section of the country. Among his other public services, Mr. Koeplin was for a number of years, a member of the local police force and served at police chief for a period of thirteen years under the administrations of Mayors Cleary and Schuff.
Surviving him are his bereaved widow, five daughters: Mrs. Anna Johnson of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Etta Madding, of this city; Mr.s C. B. Knowles, of Clarks, Nebr.; Mrs. Herman Postal, of North Platte, Nebr.; Mrs. Guy Salyer, of this city, three sons, Fred, of Burnett, Wash., William, of Burley, Idaho, and Charles of this city. . . Funeral services will be held from St. Mary's cathedral at 10 a.m. Wednesday with burial in the Grand Island cemetery.
Tuesday, 23 December 1924, page 5
Mortuary
Phillip Herman Koeplin, one of Grand Island's oldest and best known citizens, passed away at the family home, 602 West Sixth street, at 3:55 p.m. Monday, after an extended illness of paralysis. Mr. Koeplin had been failing in health for the past seven years. His condition, however, was not regarded as extremely serious and he was able, most of the time, to be up and about the home. Last Friday he suffered another stroke since which time his condition had been very critical.
Mr. Koeplin was born on July 5, 1845 [note: different sources give different dates], being aged 79 years and 5 months at the time of his death. He was one of the earlier residents of the city, having lived here for the past 43 years, and in his time was one of Grand Island's energetic and public spirited citizens. Mr. Koeplin had served in the regular U. S. army for quite a period and was either with the troops that went to the rescue of Custer, famous Indian scout, or was in Custer's troop. Part of his service was as a musician. For many years he was also a member of the Pacific Hose company band in this city, and was regarded as one of the finest tuba players in this section of the country. Among his other public services, Mr. Koeplin was for a number of years, a member of the local police force and served at police chief for a period of thirteen years under the administrations of Mayors Cleary and Schuff.
Surviving him are his bereaved widow, five daughters: Mrs. Anna Johnson of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Etta Madding, of this city; Mr.s C. B. Knowles, of Clarks, Nebr.; Mrs. Herman Postal, of North Platte, Nebr.; Mrs. Guy Salyer, of this city, three sons, Fred, of Burnett, Wash., William, of Burley, Idaho, and Charles of this city. . . Funeral services will be held from St. Mary's cathedral at 10 a.m. Wednesday with burial in the Grand Island cemetery.
Grand Island (Nebraska) Daily Independent
Tuesday, 23 December 1924, page 5
Mortuary
Phillip Herman Koeplin, one of Grand Island's oldest and best known citizens, passed away at the family home, 602 West Sixth street, at 3:55 p.m. Monday, after an extended illness of paralysis. Mr. Koeplin had been failing in health for the past seven years. His condition, however, was not regarded as extremely serious and he was able, most of the time, to be up and about the home. Last Friday he suffered another stroke since which time his condition had been very critical.
Mr. Koeplin was born on July 5, 1845 [note: different sources give different dates], being aged 79 years and 5 months at the time of his death. He was one of the earlier residents of the city, having lived here for the past 43 years, and in his time was one of Grand Island's energetic and public spirited citizens. Mr. Koeplin had served in the regular U. S. army for quite a period and was either with the troops that went to the rescue of Custer, famous Indian scout, or was in Custer's troop. Part of his service was as a musician. For many years he was also a member of the Pacific Hose company band in this city, and was regarded as one of the finest tuba players in this section of the country. Among his other public services, Mr. Koeplin was for a number of years, a member of the local police force and served at police chief for a period of thirteen years under the administrations of Mayors Cleary and Schuff.
Surviving him are his bereaved widow, five daughters: Mrs. Anna Johnson of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Etta Madding, of this city; Mr.s C. B. Knowles, of Clarks, Nebr.; Mrs. Herman Postal, of North Platte, Nebr.; Mrs. Guy Salyer, of this city, three sons, Fred, of Burnett, Wash., William, of Burley, Idaho, and Charles of this city. . . Funeral services will be held from St. Mary's cathedral at 10 a.m. Wednesday with burial in the Grand Island cemetery.
Tuesday, 23 December 1924, page 5
Mortuary
Phillip Herman Koeplin, one of Grand Island's oldest and best known citizens, passed away at the family home, 602 West Sixth street, at 3:55 p.m. Monday, after an extended illness of paralysis. Mr. Koeplin had been failing in health for the past seven years. His condition, however, was not regarded as extremely serious and he was able, most of the time, to be up and about the home. Last Friday he suffered another stroke since which time his condition had been very critical.
Mr. Koeplin was born on July 5, 1845 [note: different sources give different dates], being aged 79 years and 5 months at the time of his death. He was one of the earlier residents of the city, having lived here for the past 43 years, and in his time was one of Grand Island's energetic and public spirited citizens. Mr. Koeplin had served in the regular U. S. army for quite a period and was either with the troops that went to the rescue of Custer, famous Indian scout, or was in Custer's troop. Part of his service was as a musician. For many years he was also a member of the Pacific Hose company band in this city, and was regarded as one of the finest tuba players in this section of the country. Among his other public services, Mr. Koeplin was for a number of years, a member of the local police force and served at police chief for a period of thirteen years under the administrations of Mayors Cleary and Schuff.
Surviving him are his bereaved widow, five daughters: Mrs. Anna Johnson of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Etta Madding, of this city; Mr.s C. B. Knowles, of Clarks, Nebr.; Mrs. Herman Postal, of North Platte, Nebr.; Mrs. Guy Salyer, of this city, three sons, Fred, of Burnett, Wash., William, of Burley, Idaho, and Charles of this city. . . Funeral services will be held from St. Mary's cathedral at 10 a.m. Wednesday with burial in the Grand Island cemetery.
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