Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2025 All Rights Reserved USGenNet Data Repository Please read USGenNet Copyright Statement on this page: Transcribed and submitted by Linda Talbott for the USGenNet Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ =========================================================================== Formatted by USGenNet Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. =========================================================================== Winona Republican-Herald Wednesday, 19 February, 1919 Fountain City: After a lingering illness, WM. BAECHLER died at his home in our city early Monday morning. Deceased was born in Town Waumandee May 15, 1887 and came to our city with his parents in 1894. On March 25, 1913, he was united in marriage to Miss MINNIE ROFUH, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. ROFUH of our city. Deceased was an active member of the Harmonia Singing Society, of the Fire Department and the Brass band. Deceased is survived by his wife and son WILTON, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. JOHN BAECHLER, one brother, FRED, and three sisters, MRS. GEO. PRICE of Menomonie, and the Misses MARIE and ELEONORA at home and his grandmother, MRS. CHAS. WANDT. The funeral took place Thursday after- noon at 1 o'clock from the Lutheran church, Rev. A. Vollbrecht conducted the services and interment was made in the public cemetery. ===========================================================================