Sherman D. Syler. Among the enterprising and progressive business men of Piqua, one who is widely known in realty circles is Sherman D. Syler. Mr. Syler is a product of the agricultural regions of Miami County, having been born on a farm in Concord township, a son of Samuel and Harriet (Stahl) Syler. He attended the public schools of Troy, and on coming to Piqua entered the employment of the Orr Felt & Blanket Company. While working with this concern, he became interested in the real estate business, and by 1904 his connection therewith had attained such importance that he decided to give his entire attention thereto. He accordingly founded the Syler Realty Company, which has since developed into one of the leading concerns of its kind in the city. In addition, Mr. Syler is deputy tax collector for Piqua, Spring Creek township and Washington township. He married Bessie, daughter of J. H. Knouff, a well-known physician of Piqua, and they have one daughter, Mary, who graduated from Piqua High School, 1920. Mr. Syler is an active worker and member of the Young Men's Christian Association, and is affiliated with the local lodge of the Masonic order. The family belong to the Green Street Methodist Episcopal Church.