Hetzler, John M.         Miami Union1908                                              Company E  71^st OVI

John M. Hetzler died after a lingering illness at this home on Favorite Hill, Piqua, January 16, 1908.  He was born in Shelby County July 27, 1828 and united in marriage with Mary Jane Webster, October 1, 1846, who survives him.   He served as a soldier in the 71^st regiment in the Civil war.  The friends will leave the residence at 10 o’clock Saturday for Fletcher where the funeral will be preached in the Baptist Church by Rev. J.W. Beck of Piqua; burial in Fletcher cemetery.

from Martin Stewart  Troy, Ohio   Author "Redemption The History of the 71st Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War"  

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