The body of William F. Ehlert, 51, town of Pella farmer, was found on a roadside near his home early today by neighbors who had been attracted to the scene by a fire which destroyed the Ehlert residence. Coroner Harvey C. Stubenvoll said that he apparently set his house on fire and then turned a small calibre rifle on himself. The deceased is survived by his wife and 4 children. The coroner is investigating all angles of the case before deciding whether or not an inquest should be called. The coroner declared that the case was obviously suicide.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 1941
William F. Ehlert, 51, town of Pella farmer, was found on a roadside near his home early Saturday by neighbors who were attracted to the scene by a fire which destroyed the Ehlert home, including all household furnishings and clothing. Coroner Harvey Stubenvoll declared the case was obviously suicide. It is believed Ehlert had set fire to his house and then turned a small calibre rifle on himself. His wife and 4 children were absent from the house at the time.
The body of William F. Ehlert, 51, town of Pella farmer, was found on a roadside near his home early today by neighbors who had been attracted to the scene by a fire which destroyed the Ehlert residence. Coroner Harvey C. Stubenvoll said that he apparently set his house on fire and then turned a small calibre rifle on himself. The deceased is survived by his wife and 4 children. The coroner is investigating all angles of the case before deciding whether or not an inquest should be called. The coroner declared that the case was obviously suicide.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 1941
William F. Ehlert, 51, town of Pella farmer, was found on a roadside near his home early Saturday by neighbors who were attracted to the scene by a fire which destroyed the Ehlert home, including all household furnishings and clothing. Coroner Harvey Stubenvoll declared the case was obviously suicide. It is believed Ehlert had set fire to his house and then turned a small calibre rifle on himself. His wife and 4 children were absent from the house at the time.
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Anna Auguste Emilie Ehlert Moericke
1878–1951
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Herman F.F. Ehlert
1880–1897
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Emma Ehlert Meitsch
1882–1948
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Hulda Auguste Hermine Ehlert Ratzburg
1885–1948
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Charles Ehlert
1887–1929
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Marie Auguste Emilie Ehlert Wege
1891–1984
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August William Ehlert
1893–1959
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Emil William Ehlert Sr
1895–1954
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Louise Emma Ida Ehlert Radtke
1898–1991
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