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Merton Albert Whisler
B. Feb 12, 1886 D.Sept 28, 1976
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M.A. was a Brethren Minister, his first church was the Fairview Church of the Brethren in Udell, Ia.. He moved to Illinois and farmed 3 farms, purchasing the last one, in Bricktown, IL. next to the Oak Grove church of the Brethren, where he farmed and preached for over 30 years. He was an Elder of the Bricktown Brethren Church, The Roanoke Panther Creek Brethren Church and the Peoria Church of the Brethren which he guided in its organization. He died at 90, still very sharp in wit and driving at his usual fast speed. He was and still is honored by all around the area where he lived. He was on the school board for 12 years, and was an excellent and exciting preacher and an inspiration to the community. |
m. Sadie Savilla Price Links to Sermons and Documents Children: Myrtle Loretta Kenyon, Harry Arthur, Juanita Marie, Ralph Leroy, Savilla Alberta Christ. Ralph, Joyce and Les at Grandpas Farm |
Siblings: Della, Verna, Blanche, Floyd, Ross, Otto and Ivo |
Merton and Della Whisler
Merton's Sister Della (Cora Adell) Aaron's brother David married Elizabeth Adell Crandall, this is probably the origin of Della's name.
Merton's Daughter Juanita
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