WILLIAM FREDERICK HEISLER
From The Edgerton Earth, Dec. 17, 1920

Life of William F. Heisler
William F. HEISLER was born March 19, 1850 in Milford township, Defiance county, Ohio. He was baptized and confirmed in Zion Lutheran church, of which he was always a faithful and active member. In 1872 he was united in marriage with Caroline NEIDHARDT, at Defiance, O., the ceremony being performed by Rev. Adam DETZER. To this union were born five children, three sons and two daughters.
Mr. HEISLER spent almost his entire life on his farm, but in 1907 he and his wife moved to Edgerton. Two years ago last October his lifelong companion was laid to her rest. Our departed brother enjoyed good health with the exception of about the last seven years, when he was ailing. During the last year he was more or less confined to his home, and although he did not suffer much pain he gradually grew weaker and weaker until on Saturday morning at 2:20, his soul returned to its Maker.
He was a man of few words, but meant what he said. In his illness, during which he was very patient, he was faithfully cared for by his relatives. His death occured at the house of his daughter, Mrs. George LEHMAN in Edgerton. The deceased, who was aged 70 years, 7 months and 22 days, is survived by the following relatives; three sons, Carl, Edward, and Louis; two daughters, Mrs. George LEHMAN and Mrs. Wm. BUDA, all of this community; three brothers, George of Manchester, Mich; John and Fred of this neighborhood; three sisters, Mrs. Louise YACKEE of Roberts, Ill., Mrs. Elizabeth HIEBER of Chicago, and Mrs. Mary MILLER of Edgerton; seven grandchildren, one having preceded her grandfather to eternity. Besides these immediate relatives he leaves many sorrowful friends. Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran church. Interment at the Edgerton cemetery.