Joseph K Hartzler

- His death was caused by paralysis agitan. He was a partial invalid four yrs - 1919, an acetylene lighting plant explosion occurred in the home of Joseph Hartzler, one mile north of Belleville. The dwelling was wrecked at a loss of $3,000. a lighted lantern in the cellar caused the explosion. - March 17, 1919 - Levi Hartzler ledger "Joe Hartzler house burnt" 20th - "I was at joes at the frolic" 21 "I was down at joes helping to dig the seller (cellar) for a new house." - Hartzler.-Joseph K., son of the late Menno and Mary (King) Hartzler, was born Aug. 9, 1869; passed away after a long illness on Sept. 8, 1941; aged 72 y. 29 d. His death was caused by paralysis agitan. He was a partial invalid for a period of over four years. Father was a lifelong resident of the Kishacoquillas Valley and a successful farmer by occupation, always being honest and upright in all his dealings. In 1897 he was married to Annie Kauffman of Belleville. They moved on a farm near Belleville, where they resided until about two years ago when they moved to Belleville. He was a faithful member of the Belleville Mennonite Church and a regular attendant as long as health permitted. He served as Sunday-school teacher and trustee for a number of years. Surviving are his wife and the following children: Mabel (Mrs. Samuel Glick), Sadie (Mrs. Alden Kauffman), Edna (Mrs. Irvin King); Esther, a nurse at Lancaster General Hospital; Annabelle, at home; and Joseph L. Hartzler on the home farm, and all of Belleville. One daughter, Fannie (Mrs. Stephen I. Yoder) passed away five years ago. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Isaac G., of East Lynn, Mo.; Mrs. L. M .Yoder, Mrs. Elizabeth Hooley, Mrs. T. J . Peachey, John Y. Hartzler, all of Belleville; and Mrs. Martha Kauffman, of Gap, Pa. Funeral services were held from his late home on Greenwood Street by Emanuel Peachey with further services at the Belleville Mennonite Church with Bro. Aaron Mast in charge. Interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

"Father is peacefully sleeping, resting at last, The world's weary troubles and trials are past; In silence he suffered, in patience he bore, Till God called him home to suffer no more." -The Family.* Reference: RootsWeb's WorldConnect - SmartCopy: Aug 29 2017, 1:11:49 UTC

The Hertzler-Hartzler Family History - family 5505.