MEIHLS, Charles
Source:
Lafayette Journal and Courier Sat 6 April 1963 p 9 c2
Attica –
Charles H. Meihls, 71, of 411 E. Jackson St, died unexpectedly Friday. He and his wife were visiting friends when he
complained of feeling ill and went to his car, where he was found at 7:15 pm.
By Mrs. Meihls. A life resident of
Attica, he operated a retail grocery store here for many years. He was a member of the Free Methodist
Church. He was married in Covington to
Fannie Yahley in 1912. She survives with one son, Charles of Attica; two
sisters, Mrs. Mary Scarlett and Mrs. Daisy Bowen both of Attica and two
brothers, Lawrence of Veedersburg and Archie of Lafayette.
Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier Sat 6 April 1963 p 9 c1
“Funeral Notices” – Charles H. Meihls – Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday at DeSutter Funeral Home, Attica. The body will lie in state one hour before services at 2 p.m. Monday in the Free Methodist Church; the Rev. Burt Shinkle officiating; burial in Riverside Cemetery.
1963
Attica — Charles H. Meihls, age 71, of 411 E. Jackson St., died suddenly at about 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, in his car on W. Jackson St. in Attica. Mr. Meihls had been visiting relatives and stepped out of the house to get some fresh air. Apparently not feeling well he sat down in his car and died. Mr. Meihls was born Nov. 10, 1891, at Attica, the son of Milton and Mary Frances Custer Meihls. He was married Nov. 11, 1912, to Fannie Yahley at Covington. Mr. Meihls operated a grocery store until he retired four years ago. Surviving are his wife; a son, Charles Lee, at home; two brothers, Lawrence of Veedersburg and Archie of Lafayette; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Scarlett and Mrs. Daisy Bowen, both of Attica. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, April 8, at the Free Methodist Church. The Rev. Burl Shinkle officiated. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery with the DeSutter Funeral Home in charge. --typed by Walt W