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William A. Gerl, 67, of 1809 Wollmer St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at his home following a coronary attack.
Mr. Gerl was born Sept. 20, 1895, at Manitowoc, son of the late Andrew and Catherine Chavet Gerl. He married Lillian E Peterson Sept. 26, 1922, at Manitowoc. He was a member of the armed services in World War I and served overseas with the Quartermaster Corps. He was manager of a Manitowoc baseball team and an ardent bowler. He was employed at Kingsbury Breweries Co. and retired two years ago. He was a member of the Brewers and Malsters Union No. 297 and of Holy Name Society of his church.
Among survivors are his wife; a son, William E., of Sturgeon Bay; a sister, Mrs. Theodore Fricke, of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. A son, Edward J. was killed during fighting in World War II. Three brothers and a sister also preceded him in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Jan. 2, 1963
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William A. Gerl, 67, of 1809 Wollmer St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at his home following a coronary attack.
Mr. Gerl was born Sept. 20, 1895, at Manitowoc, son of the late Andrew and Catherine Chavet Gerl. He married Lillian E Peterson Sept. 26, 1922, at Manitowoc. He was a member of the armed services in World War I and served overseas with the Quartermaster Corps. He was manager of a Manitowoc baseball team and an ardent bowler. He was employed at Kingsbury Breweries Co. and retired two years ago. He was a member of the Brewers and Malsters Union No. 297 and of Holy Name Society of his church.
Among survivors are his wife; a son, William E., of Sturgeon Bay; a sister, Mrs. Theodore Fricke, of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. A son, Edward J. was killed during fighting in World War II. Three brothers and a sister also preceded him in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Jan. 2, 1963
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