Johanna Friedericke Stoll

Notes:

Tri-County Chronicle
Friday, Jun. 21, 1901

Friedericke Ahr
Died at the Home of her Daughter, Mrs. C.O. Lenzner
Long and Favorably Known
Closely Identified Many Years with the Evangelical Church and Was Highly Respected by All

From the handle of the front door of Gottlieb Ahr's home on Seeger Street a streamer of crepe was seen on Wednesday morning which told the passerby that Grandma Ahr had passed into eternity. Mrs. Ahr was one of Cass City's oldest settlers. In 1868 she came here with her husband from the so-called German colony which was a German settlement near Bay Port. Cass City was then in its infancy, there being only a few holdings which formed the nucleus of the village.

From the first Mrs. Ahr asserted a beneficial influence in the community. She was always admired for her strong common sense and helpful disposition, which characterized her entire life. Especially was she a strong factor in church life. She was one of the charter members of the Evangelical Church of this place. For many years the services were held in the Walmsley schoolhouse one and one-half miles from the village. Mrs. Ahr took a leading part in all these services. Being musically inclined she led in song in every service. Through all kinds of weather, in summer or winter, the good woman journeyed to the little schoolhouse and became a source of inspiration to all. She was active in her sphere of work up to a few weeks ago, when she took to her bed never to rise again. Seven years ago the deceased wrote the following short sketch of her life, which we have translated from the German language:

"I, Johanna Friedericke Ahr, nee Stoll, saw the light of this world at Vaihingen, Kingdom of W?rttemberg, August 8, 1820. I came to this land in the year 1854 and entered into wedlock with Gottlieb Ahr in 1856. I was born into eternal life in 1859 and joined the German Methodist Church. After a period of nine years I came to Cass City where I became a member of the Evangelical Church in 1868. For a long time I had a hard battle with Satan who tried to rob me of my experiences as a child of God; but after much prayer and by the assistance of the Holy Spirit I gained the victory. I expect to leave one son, four daughters and -- grandchildren. I have nothing to glory in myself, but in the grace of God I do glory, for He has done great things for me. To Him be all honor and praise now and throughout all eternity. Amen."

At the close of this remarkable document she makes the request that the following words should be used as her funeral text: "But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound." Rom. 5:20. She also chose the hymns which were sung at the funeral service. The funeral was held to-day. The pastor, Rev. L. Brumm preached a powerful sermon to a large congregation.

Mrs. Ahr leaves an aged husband, and five children, Mrs. C.O. Lenzner, Mrs. H.S. Gamble of Sebewaing; Mrs. S. Striffler of Argyle; Mrs. F.D. Royer of Northview, Mo.; and Theophilus Ahr, her only son.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)

The July/August 2011 issue of the Cass City Area Historical and Genealogy Society, Volume 16, Number 4, featured an article about the Ahr family, and noted that Frederica hauled her piano all the way from Pennsylvania to Ora Labora and then on to Cass City. She was the only person in the whole village at the time who had or could play the piano and she was in much demand for church services, weddings, and funerals, no matter the denomination.

Johanna married Gottlieb Ahr on 8 Jul 1857 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Gottlieb was born on 1 Feb 1824 in Gr?fenhausen, Schwarzwaldkreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 31 Jan 1911 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 22, 1942
Page one and four

Mrs. C.O. Lenzner, Pioneer Resident, Died Here May 15

Mrs. C.O. Lenzner, a resident of Cass City for over 70 years, passed away Friday morning, May 15, at the home of her son, H.F. Lenzner, here after a two weeks' illness. Funeral services were conducted at the McPhail and Keehn Funeral home on Sunday afternoon by Rev. Stanley P. Kirn, pastor of Salem Evangelical Church. Burial was made in Elkland Cemetery.

Sophia Ahr was born in Philadelphia, Pa.,on April 12, 1857, and came to Michigan in the early sixties. Her parents, the late Gottlieb and Fredericka Ahr, were members of a cooperative colony by the name of Ora Labora, near Bay Port, where Mr. Ahr was the colony's shoemaker. Following six years residence at Ora Labora the family left there in 1868 to become residents of the pioneer settlement with later developed into the village of Cass City. Sophia Ahr attended school here with other children of the early settlers of this community.

On March 1, 1879, she was united in marriage with Christian Oscar Lenzner, Jr, and she has resided here continuously with the exception of two winters spent with her sister, Mrs. George MAST, in Sebewaing, and the past 17 months when she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. H. Lee POCKLINGTON, of Algonac.

On April 26, Mrs. Lenzner came to Cass City to spend several weeks at her son's home. After a delightful week spent visiting old friends here, she became suddenly ill and passed away Friday, Mar 15, after two weeks's sickness. Her husband died on June 2, 1927.

Mrs. Lenzner was a member of the Evangelical Church in Cass City for more than 60 years.

Besides her two children, she leaves seven grandchildren and seven great granchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. George MAST of Sebewaing and Mrs. Lydia ROYER of Waynesville, Missouri.

Relatives and friends who came from a distance to attend the funeral include Mrs. Wesley Moody and Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Pocklington, Algonac; Miss Shirley Anne Lenzner, Wayne; Mrs. William Moreton, Mrs. Tyler Wood and Mrs. George Bortz, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. A. Muellerweiss, Sebewaing; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Striffler, Mr. and Mrs. Burnell Holden and Mr. and Mrs. O.K. Janes, Caro; Dr. and Mrs. G.F. Lenzner, Bad Axe; Mrs. F. Klump, Mrs. K.M. Morris, Mrs. Clyde Fox and Mrs. A.B. Haist, Saginaw.

Because she was ill, Mr. H. Lee Pocklington was unable to attend the funeral of her mother.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Sophia married Christian Oscar "C.O." Lenzner, Jr. on 1 Mar 1879 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Christian (son of Christian Oscar Lenzner, Sr. and Susanna Catharina Striffler) was born on 30 Oct 1854 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 2 Jun 1927 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Michigan, Huron County, Sebewaing Twp, Sebewaing Village
Enumerated 2 through 5 of June 1900
SD 7 ED 21 Sheet 2A
25-25
Gamble, Harrison S Head W M Mar 1853 47 m 22 Canada Eng PA Cananda Eng 1865 35 Day Laborer
Gamble, Emma R Wf W F Sept 1859 40 M 22 6/6 Ct Germany Germany Laundry Work
Gamble, Ida Dtr W Jan 1880 20 S Mich Canada.Eng Ct School Teacher
Gamble, Ester L Dtr W F Sept 1882 17 S Mich Canada/Eng Ct Tailoring
Gamble, Floyd W Son M W Feb 1884 16 S Mich Canada/Eng Ct Day Laborer
Gamble, Roy C Son W M Dec 1886 14 S Mich Canada/Eng Ct At School
Gamble, Lucille Dtr W F Feb 1889 11 S Mich Canada/Eng Ct At School
Gamble, Belle Dtr W F Sept 1891 8 S Mich Canada/Eng Ct At School

Emma married Harrison S. Gamble about 1878. Harrison was born in Mar 1853 in Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
November 12, 1920
Page 1

Passing of Early Resident of Elkland Township

The Funeral of Mrs. Samuel W. Striffler was held Monday afternoon

Mrs. Samuel W. Striffler, for many years an invalid, passed away at her home on South Seeger St., Cass City, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 4, at the age of 60 years.

Pauline Ahr was born Oct. 2, 1860, in Bridgeport, Conn. At the age of eight years, she came to Cass City with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. G. Ahr. The family was among the first settlers in Elkland township, saw it pass through the ravages of two forest fires in '71 and '81 and witnessed the transformation from virgin forests to a rich agricultural section. Miss Ahr resided in Cass City until 1882 when on May 9 she was united in marriage with Samuel W. Striffler. They lived on a farm near Cass City, where their children were born, until December 1891 when the family moved to Argyle chiefly because of Mrs. Striffler's failing health. Here Mr. Striffler was engaged in the mercantile business for 28 years.

Mrs. Striffler was brought to Pleasant Home Hospital at Cass City last February where she remained several months. When Mr. and Mrs. Striffler purchased a home on South Seeger St. recently, she was moved there where her death occured last Thursday.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Evangelical church where Mrs. Striffler was a member previous to her residence at Argyle. Rev. J.A. Yeomans of Midland, a former pastor of the M.E. church at Argyle where Mrs. Striffler was a faithful member, officiated at the service, assisted by Rev. Wm. Richards, pastor of the local M.E. church, and Rev. Bowman, past of the Argyle church. Songs were touchingly rendered by Mrs. Grace Wilder Harris of Caro and floral offerings were many and of a rare beauty. A large number of friends of the family came from Argyle and Hay Creek and the church never had a larger audience at a similar service.

Rev. Yeomans spoke appreciatively of Mrs. Striffler's helpfulness and encouragement in the church work at Argyle where she served the congregation in several official capacities. Among a host of friends, she ranked always as a woman of refinement and sympathy, a kind neighbor, devoted mother and a true friend, and withal a woman of heroic mould in bravely meeting the disappointments of life incident to prolonged illness. Flowers not thorns, sunshine not shadow, did she scatter everywhere.

Besides her husband, she leaves five children, Mrs. J.A. Sandham and Mrs. Angus McPhail, both of Cass City, Mrs. Wm. Moreton of Detroit, Fred C. Striffler of Caro and Dr. Harry Striffler of Pontiac; three sisters, Mrs. C.O. Lenzner of Cass City; Mrs. Emma Gamble of Flind and Mrs. Lydia Royer of New York City; and one brother, T.H. Ahr of Ferrell, Idaho. One son, Edward H., preceded Mrs. Striffler in death in 1903.

Relatives and fireds from a distance in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moreton of Detroit, Dr. and Mrs. Harry Striffler of Pontiac, Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Striffler, Mr. and Mrs. Howell and W.H. Cooper of Caro, Mrs. Lydia Royer of New York City, Mrs. Emma Gamble of Flint, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Muellerweiss and daughter, Claudia, of Sebewaing, Mrs. Ida Held, Mrs. Henry Schust, Mrs. Sophia Housner and Mrs. Jos. Ackerman, all of Saginaw, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lagden of Bay City and Mr. and Mrs. F.H Muck of Colwood.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)

A copy of her actual Michigan Death Certificate can be seen online here:

http://seekingmichigan.org/

Indexed as Pauline Striffler. The The July/August 2011 issue of the Cass City Area Historical and Genealogy Society, Volume 16, Number 4, featured an article about the Ahr family, and referred to her as Perlinas instead of Pauline.

(Medical):See attached sources.

Pauline married Samuel W. Striffler on 9 May 1882 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Samuel (son of Christian Striffler and Anna Maria "Mary Anna" Rommel) was born in Dec 1857 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 13 Mar 1928 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

DATA---DTH INDX--ID [113831]--Theophilus Ahr; Died 11 Apr 1939 in St.Joe, Benewah Cnty; Born; 07 Feb 1863

Family/Spouse: Lydia A. Smith. Lydia was born about 1869; died about 1964; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Saint Maries, Benewah County, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Missouri, Webster County, Grant Twp
Enumerated 19 Jun 1900
SD [Eighth] 149 ED 185 Sheet 11B
217-217
Royer, Darius Head W M Jan 1833 67 M 14 Pa Pa Pa School Teacher
Royer, Flora L Wf W F Nov 1865 34 m 14 2/2 Mich Germany Germany
Royer, Hester E Dtr W F Sept 1893 6 S Mic Pa Mich
Royer, ARcher E Son W M Aug 1898 1 S Mo Pa Mich

1910 Census
Missouri, Webster County, Grant Twp, Northview Village
Enumerated 15 Apr 1910
SD 14 ED 119 Sheet 1B
18-18
Royer, Darius F/R Head M W 75 m2 24 Pa Pa Pa
Royer, Lydia Wf F W 44 m1 24 2/2 Mic Germany Germany
Royer, Hester E Dtr F W 16 S Mic Pa Mich
Royer, Archer E Son M W 11 S Mo Pa Mich

Flora married Darius F. Royer about 1886 in Michigan. Darius was born in Jan 1833 in Pennsylvania; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, February 13, 1953
Vol. 47, Number 42

H.F. Lenzner Dies Saturday after Short Illness

Herbert F. Lenzner, editor and publisher of the Cass City Chronicle for 47 years and an admired and respected member of the Cass City community, died Saturday afternoon at the Pleasant Home Hospital.

According to physician's report, Mr. Lenzner died from the effects of a coronary occlusion, suffered Monday afternoon while returning from a business trip to Saginaw.

He was prominent in civic activities throughout his long career in Cass City. He served as village clerk in 1908-07 and was active in the Tuscola County Republican Party.

He was a life member of Tyler Lodge F. & A.M., receiving his certificate Sept. 5, 1943. He was a charter member of the Cass City Rotary Club and served as its president in 1929 and held various other responsible positions in the club.

He was one of the original members of the board of directors when the Pinney State Bank was organized as a state bank in 1921 and served as vice president of the organization from 1925 until the time of his death.

He spent his entire life in printing and newspaper work. As a young man he worked in a printing office in Cass City and later spent a short time working in the Detroit Times composing room.

He returned to Cass City and purchased the Tri-County Chronicle in February, 1904, from Frederick Klump. Two years later he bought the Cass City Enterprise from A.A.P. McDowell and consolidated the two papers under the name of the Cass City Chronicle.

He served on the local school board at the time when the new school building was erected.

He was a member of the EUB Church from early manhood and served on the board of directors for over 25 years.

Mr. Lenzner was born Dec. 13, 1879, in Cass City, the son of the late C.O. Lenzner and Sophia Ahr Lenzner. He married Mollie Ackerman June 10, 1909 in Cass City.

Surviving, besides Mrs. Lenzner, are: two daughters, Mrs. Gordon Thomas, of East Lansing, and Mrs. J. Franklin Deck of Grand Island, N.Y.; six grandchildren, one niece and four nephews, all of Algonac.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Rev. S.R. Wurtz, pastor of the EUB Church, and Rev. Melvin R. Vender, pastor of the Cass City Presbyterian Church, officiated at the ceremony.

Burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)

(Research):Census Information:

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated 30 Apr 1910
SD 8 ED 113 Sheet 11B
Main Street
267-294
Lenzner, Herbert F Hd M W 30 M1 1 Mic NY Pa Propritor Printing Office
Lenzner, Mollie Wf F W 24 M1 1 Mich Germany Germany

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Village of Cass City
Enumerated 10 and 12 January 1920
SD 7 ED 179 Sheet 4B
Main Street
94-98
Lenzner, Herbert L Hd M W 40 M Mich NY Pa Editor Local Paper
Lenzner, Mollie M Wf F W 34 M Mich Wurtenburg/German Switzerland/German
Lenzner, Phyllis M Dtr F W 6 S Mich Mich Mich

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated April 12, 1930 by Helen G. Schwaderer
ED 79-11 SD 11 Sheet 5A Stamped 188
East Main Street
119-125
Lenzner, Herbert F Hd O $5000 M W 50 M29 Mich NY Pa Proprietor Newspaper
Lenzner, Mollie M Wife F W 44 M23 Mich Germany Switzerland Office Asst Newspaper
Lenzner, Phyllis M Dtr F W 16 S Mich Mich Mich
Lenzner, Shirley A Dtr F W 10 S Mich Mich Mich

Herbert married Mollie M. Ackerman on 10 Jun 1909 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Mollie (daughter of William Akerman and Marie Wittwer) was born on 18 Sep 1885 in Minden City, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 20 May 1965 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 23 May 1965 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According the the 1941 issue of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast (Vol. 5, September 1, 1941), Mrs. C.O. Lenzner was living with her daughter, Mrs. H.L. Pocklington of Algonac. H. Lee Pocklington was president of the village of Algonac, his wife president of the Clay Township Library board, Harold president of the Algonac Lion's Club and manager of the Algonac Band, and James Pocklington drum major of the band.

Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 38, Number 39.
Friday, January 14, 1944

Mrs. Pocklington Died in Algonac

Mrs. H. Lee Pocklington Died in Algonac

Mrs. H. Lee Pocklington, 55, daughter of the late C. Oscar and Sophia Lenzner, died at her home in Algonac on Sunday morning after a 10-day illness. She had been in ill health for some time suffering with a heart ailment.

Born in Cass City, Mar. 15, 1888, Clara V. Lenzner was graduated from the high school here in 1905, after which she pursued a course in nursing in an Ann Arbor hospital. On Sept. 5, 1908, she was united in marriage with H. Lee Pocklington of Ann Arbor.

In Algonac, Mrs. Pocklington had served on the library board for many years, had previously served as a member of the board of education, and was an active member of the Music Study Club. She resigned from the Athena Club two years ago on account of her health.

Besides her husband, H. Lee Pocklington, president of Algonac village, she is survived by four sons, Harold, James and Herbert Pocklington, all of Algonac, and Robert Pocklington in Army service at Camp Cooke in California; a daughter, Mrs.Wesley Moody, of Algonac; nine grandchildren; and a brother, H.F. Lenzner, of Cass City.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon in the Gilbert Funeral Home in Algonac and burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

Relatives from Cass City who attended the funeral were Mrs. Angus McPhail, Mrs. John A. Sandham and Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Lenzner.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2008)

(Research):
Census Information:

1930 Census
Michigan, St. Clair County, Clay Township, Algonac Village
Enumerated May 6, 1930
ED 74-6, SD 5, Sheet 15B
429-438
Pocklington, H. Lee Hd Own $6,000 M W 40 Mich US US Landscape Gardner Private Estate
Pocklington, Clara Wife F W 42 Mich NY Pa
Pocklington, Harold L. Son M W 19 Mich Mich Mich Landscape Gardener Private Estate
Pocklington, Dorotha M Dtr F W 17 Mich Mich Mich
Pocklington, James R Son M W 14 Mich Mich Mich
Pocklington, Robert R Son M W 5 Mich Mich Mich
Pocklington, Herbert L Son M W 3 3/12 Mich Mich Mich

Clara married Harold Lee Pocklington, Sr. on 5 Sep 1908. Harold was born on 5 Sep 1889 in Ridgeway, Lenawee County, Michigan; died on 16 Aug 1965 in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, Dec. 21, 1928
Page Five
Where they will spend Christmas

Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sandham and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Angus McPhail of Cass City, Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Striffler and children of Caro, Dr. and Mrs. Harry Striffler of Pontiac will spend Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. William MORETON in Detroit.

Cass City Chronicle
July 12, 1940
Local Items
Page 5

Mrs. John Sandham drove to Detroit on Tuesday to attend a bridal shower for her niece, Miss Leila Hartwick. Albert McPhail accompanied her to Detroit and returned to Cass City with her on Wednesday evening.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, May 15, 1969
Page 3

Final rites today for Mrs. Sandham

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church for Mrs. Grace Sandham, 84, a lifelong member of the community.

Mrs. Sandham died Tuesday, May 13, at Sparrow General Hospital in Lansing.

She was born in Elkland township May 5, 1885, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Striffler. She married the late John Sandham in Detroit May 9, 1910. They lived in Argyle before moving to Cass City.

Mr. Sandham died Feb. 17, 1964. The Sandhams were well-known public and business figures in the community.

They were one of several families to make room-size ($5,000 or more) donations to the Hills and Dales General Hospital.

Mrs. Sandham was a member of the Cass City (Trinity) United Methodist Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Roy (Pauline) BRIGGS of St. Johns, Mrs. Raymond (Delores) GREEN of Albion and Mrs. A.E. (Johanna) VALLIER of Plymouth.

The Rev. Donald Turbin will officiate at the final rites.

Burial will be in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, 2007 and 2008)

(Research):
Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola, Township of Elkland, Village of Cass City
Enumerated 7th January 1920
SD 7 ED 179 Sheet 2B
47-47
Sandham, John A. Hd M W 42 M 1880 Na 1905 Canada English Canada English Canada English Agent Life Insurance
Sandham, Grace L. Wf F W 34 M Mich NY Canada English
Sandham, Pauline A Dtr F W 8 S Mich Canada Mich
Sandham, Deloris Dtr 6 S Mich Canada English Mich
Sandham, Johanna J Dtr F W 3 11/12 S Mich Canada English Mich

Grace married John A. Sandham on 9 May 1910 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. John was born on 5 Feb 1877 in Telsonburg, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Feb 1964 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 20 Feb 1964 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Volume 59, Number 32
Thursday, November 25, 1965


Mrs. MacPhail Succumbs Friday

Mrs. Lillian MacPhail, 79, pioneer of Cass City and wife of a former Cass City businessman, died Friday at Hills and Dales General Hospital.

She had been in ill health for a year and suffered for many years from arthritis.

She was born in Elkland township, Nov. 6, 1886, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Striffler.

She married Angus MacPhail in Argyle Jan. 7, 1914. Mr. MacPhail started and operated a successful business as a funeral director in Cass City from 1920 until shortly before his death on Sept. 19, 1952 (sic).

Mrs. MacPhail was a member of the Cass City Methodist Church.

Surviving are: a son Dr. Albert MacPhail of Flint; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Sandham of Cass City and Mrs. Ruth Moreton of Detroit, and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Little's Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. james Braid, pastor of the First Methodist Chruch, officiated.

Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2008)

(Research):Census Listings:

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated 4 April 1930
ED 79-11 SD 11 Sheets 2A and 2B Stamped 185


40-41
McPhail, Angus Hd M W 49 M 33 Mich Scotland Scotland Mortician Undertaking
McPhail, Lillian E Wife F W 41 m 25 Mich NY Ct
McPhail, Albert A Son Adopted M W 3/12 S Mich Ohio Ohio

Lillian married Angus MacPhail on 7 Jan 1914 in Argyle, Sanilac County, Michigan. Angus was born about 1881 in Argyle, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 19 Sep 1942 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 22 Sep 1942 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, June 19, 1936
Turning Back the Pages
Twenty Five Years Ago
June 23, 1911

Miss Ruth Striffler, who has been teaching at Tecumseh the past two years, has accepted a position for next year in the public schools in Marchfield, Oregon, a thriving western city of 6,000.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 30, 1913
Local Items, page 4

Ruth Striffler of Argyle was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J.A. Sandham, Friday.

Cass City Chronicle
September 4, 1914
Local Items, page 4

Miss Ruth Striffler left Monday morning for Blackfoot, Idaho, where she accepted a position in the public schools.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Her social security application, completed on October 8, 1952, showed her as Ruth Elizabeth Moreton of 20137 Litchfield, Detroit 21 Mich. She listed her full name at birth as Ruth Elizabeth Stiffler, and gave her date of birth as 23 April 1888 in Cass City. Her parents were shown as Samuel Striffler and Pauline Ahr.

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Wayne County, City of Detroit, Dist. 11
SD 145 ED 209 Sheet 3B
115-158
Moreton, William Hd M 34 Utah Utah NY Purchasing Agent, Auto
Moreton, Ruth Wf F 31 Mich NY Ct Teacher

1930 Census
Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, Pr 44, Ward 14, Block 33
Enumerated 3 Apr 1930
ED 82-1092 SD 70 Sheet 2B
Morton, Williah H Own $12,000 44 m@31 Utah Utah NY Salesman, Bronze-Tools
Morton, Ruth E 41 M@27 Mich NY Ct Teacher

Ruth married William Moreton before 1917. William was born about 1886 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah; died on 23 May 1951 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that Fred C. Striffler was appointed State Budget Director by Governor Kelly, and with his family had moved on Lansing. Fred's race horse, Freddie Karen, took first money in Saginaw and was sold for the sum of $1000. As of the September 3, 1945 issue (Vol. 8), it was reported that he was reappointed State Budget Director, and that he and his wife and daughter, Marjorie, had attended the Governor's Conference at Mackinac Island.

Birth Index Information
Name Fred Striffler
Gender Male
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date 30 Apr 1890
Birthplace Greenleaf, Sanilac, Michigan
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name Samuel Striffler
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name Pauline Ahr
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number C02586-2
System Origin Michigan-ODM
GS Film number 2321266
Reference ID:

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F4TK-9RX : accessed 05 Oct 2013), Fred Striffler, 30 Apr 1890.

Death Index Information
Name Fred C Striffler
Event Type Death
Event Date 15 Jul 1948
Event Place Caro, Tuscola, Michigan, United States
Gender Male
Age 58
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 30 Apr 1890
Birthplace Cass City, Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated) 1890
Father's Name Samuel Striffler
Mother's Name Pauline Ahr
GS Film number 1973115
Digital Folder Number 005240517
Image Number 02518

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KF7J-LTS : accessed 05 Oct 2013), Fred C Striffler, 1948.

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Caro Village, Indiansfields Twp
Enumerated 19 January 1920
SD 7 ED 190 Sheet 18B
217-228-364
Striffler, Fred C. Hd M W 29 M Mich Mich Mich Retail Salesman Garage
Striffler, Hazel Wf F W 28 M Mich Canada English Mich
Striffler, Dorothy Dtr F W 5 S Iowa Mich Mich
Striffler, Charlotte Dtr F W 4 S Iowa Mich Mich


1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Caro Village, Indiansfields Twp
Enumerated April 18, 1930
ED 79-22 SD 11 Sheet 20A
531-546
Striffler, Fred C. Hd O 4500 M W 30 M Mich Mich Mich Owner Auto Sales Co
Striffler, Helene L Wf F W 34 M 27 Mich Mich Mich
Striffler, Dorothy A Dtr F W 15 S Iowa Mich Mich
Striffler, Charlotte R Dtr F W 12 S Iowa Mich Mich
Striffler, Marjorie J Dtr F W 1 S Mich Mich Mich
Janes, Orrin K Father-in-law M W 63 M 23 Mich Mich Mich Insurance Age Auto Insurance Co
Janes, Minnie A Mother-in-law F W 62 M 22 Mich NJ NJ
Darbee, Iva Servant F W 20 S Mich NY Mich Servant Private Home

Fred married Hazel L. Campbell on 1 Jan 1912 in Tuscola County, Michigan. Hazel was born on 14 Jun 1891 in Michigan; died on 11 May 1922 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married Helene Laing Janes on 9 Jan 1923 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Helene was born on 17 Feb 1896 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 20 May 1973 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chroncile
June 18, 1925
(As reported in the DOWN MEMORY LANE column published on Junr 16, 1950)

Harry C. Striffler will be graduated from the dental department of the U. of M. next week and will go to Monroe to practice with a dentist in that city.

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, Nov. 25, 1921
Page Five
Thanksgiving Guests
Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sandham, and family spent Thanksgiving with Dr. and Mrs. Harry Striffler in Pontiac.

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, June 8, 1923
Local News, Page Four

Dr. and Mrs. Harry Striffler and son, David, of Pontiac visited Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sandham. S.W. Striffler returned with them to Pontiac.

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, August 31, 1923
Local Happenings

Mrs. Angus McPhail left Monday for Pontiac where she spent a few days visiting at the home of her brother, Dr. Harry Striffler.

Name Harry C Striffler
Event Type Death
Event Date 28 Dec 1951
Event Place Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States
Gender Male
Age 61
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 19 Jul 1891
Birthplace Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated) 1890
Father's Name Samuel Striffler
Mother's Name Pauline Ahr
GS Film number 1973060
Digital Folder Number 005240312
Image Number 01751

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KFQB-QQH : accessed 05 Oct 2013), Harry C Striffler, 1951.

(Research):Census Listings:

1920 Census
Michigan, Monroe County, Monroe City
Enumerated 17 January 1920
SD 2 ED 121 Sheet 10B
222-230
Striffler, Harry C Hd M W 28 M Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Jemma Wf F W 22 M Mich Mich Mich


1930 Census
Michigan, Oakland County, Pontiac Township
ED 63-77 SD 14 Sheet 24B
Oliver, Mildred Hd O 30,000 F W 58 Wd Mich Germany Germany
Striffler, Harry Hd O 17,000 M W 35 M 26 Mich NY NY Dentist Own Office
Striffler, Gemma Wf F W 31 M 19 Mich Mich Mich
Striffler, David Son M W 7 S Mich Mich Mich

Harry married Gemma Romine on 2 Aug 1916 in Monroe County, Michigan. Gemma was born on 5 Dec 1897 in Michigan; died in Mar 1974. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):..Daniel Merrill Ahr filled out Registration Card A on 05 Jun 1917 in BenewahCnty ID.
Daniel: 26, was born in Decatur IN on 20 Aug 1890. He was a single student at the State College of Washington, Living in Ferrell ID; with no one depending upon him for support. He had served in the Navy for 2.5 years as a musician. He was short; medium build; with blue eyes & brown hair. Signed---Daniel Merrill Ahr

Family/Spouse: Harriet L. Bates. Harriet was born on 17 May 1895 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California; died in Oct 1983 in Saint Maries, Benewah County, Idaho; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Saint Maries, Benewah County, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
June 2, 1939
Local Items
Page 3

Miss Phyllis M. Lenzner is expected home today after finishing a year as teacher in the Wayne Public School. She returns to the same location next fall.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, April 6, 1956
Cass City Area Social and Personal Items
Page Four

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Thomas and children, David and Kathleen, of Lansing visited Mrs. Thomas' mother, Mrs. H.F. Lenzner, from Thursday morning until Saturday night.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Phyllis married Gordon Lawrie Thomas on 21 Jun 1941 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Gordon was born on 4 Dec 1914; died on 15 Oct 1997; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Volume 5 of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, published September 1, 1941, reported that Shirley Anne Lenzner was graduated with honor June 9, 1941 by North Central College, Napierville, Illinois. Shirley had also accepted a position in the Wayne Public Schools.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, April 6, 1956
Cass City Area Social and Personal Items
Page Four

Rev. and Mrs. J. Franklin Beck and four sons of Grand Island, N.Y., came Sunday night and visited Mrs. Beck's mother, Mrs. H.F. Lenzner, until Wednesday morning. Mrs. Lenzner accompanied them home to spend a week.

In 1966, while living in Akron, Ohio, she wrote this letter to the editors of the Cass City Chronicle to accompany her subscription renewal:

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Haire,

I am including this personal note, because the experience of subscribing to the Cass City Chronicle is so unique that I cannot let it pass by casually.

By virtue of being born in the bedroom in the apartment just above the "big press", I suppose that since my first moments on earth I have heard the rumble of printing machinery, and have always been sure that a little printers' ink was mixed with my blood.

My first 17 years in Cass City were intertwined with the Chronicle schedule, and I can remember well the various assignments of bringing papers from the folder, labeling, delivering to the post office, writing out liners and subscription renewals, proof-freading, and eventually writing copy.

After school days ans marriage, my physical closeness with the Chronicle naturally ceased, but the weekly issues have followed me and been read regularly in Illinois, New York, and now in Ohio.

When Dad and Mother sold to you folks 15 years ago, it was almost like parting with a member of the family. However, the move was a wise one, and we have all been pleased with the very harmonious way in which the Haire-Lenzner relations have continued since then.

The death of both of my parents wevers my most important ties in Cass City. One cannot easily dismiss sentimental associations that abruptly, however, and there are still many people in Cass City about which I care.

So please apply the enclosed check of $4.00 on our Chronicle subscription for the coming year. I can't say goodbye to that part of my life yet.

Sincerly,
Shirley Lenzer Beck
1040 Oak Tree Rd.
Akron, Ohio 44320

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, November 21, 1984
Page Two

Shirley Lenzner Beck, 64, died Sunday, Nov. 11, at her home in Lakeside, Ohio. She was the daughter of Herb and Mollie Lenzner, former owners and publishers of the Chronicle.

Born Feb. 8, 1920, she graduated from Cass City High School.

Shirley is survived by her husband, the Rev. J. Franklin Beck, retired pastor of the United Methodist Chruch in New York and Ohio parishes.

She leaves five sons, several grandchildren and a sister, Phyllis Lenzner Thomas of East Lansing.

Those who wish may send a contribution to the Lakeside United Methodist Church, Lakeside, Ohio 43440, who will share with the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Foundation.

A memorial service was held in the Lakeside United Methodist Church, Sunday, Nov. 18.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)

Shirley married Rev. J. Franklin Beck after 1941. J. was born on 5 Nov 1916 in New York; died on 3 Apr 1999 in Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 21, 1911
Local Happenings
Page 4
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Pocklington and son, Harold Lee, who spent ten days with Mrs. Pocklington's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Lenzner, returned to their home in Ann Arbor Saturday morning.

In the 1965 obituary of his father, it was noted that "...son, Harold L. Pocklington of Algonac, is executive director of the Leader Dog School for the Blind at Rochester and is a Lions International Counselor."

Harold married Dorothy M. Gable before 1935. Dorothy was born on 7 Apr 1912 in Hamtramck, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 9 Mar 2008 in Algonac, St. Clair County, Michigan; was buried on 14 Mar 2008 in Oaklawn Cemetery, Algonac, St. Clair County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed as Dorotha EUGENIS on the SSDI.

Dorothea married Wesley John Moody, Sr. before 1932. Wesley was born about 1912; died about 1946 in St. Clair County, Michigan; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Algonac, St. Clair County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothea married William Eugenis about 1948. William was born on 12 Oct 1913; died in Jul 1981 in Algonac, St. Clair County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1965 obituary of his father, it was written that he was of "....Salisbury, Md."

James married Virginia Endleman before 1938. Virginia was born about 1916; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 9, September 2, 1946, in a column titled "Still in the Service of the U.S.A.", it was noted that Robert Pocklington, recently discharged from military services, is now employed by the U.S. Government at Bremen, Germany.

In the 1965 obituary of his father, it was written that "One of Mr. Pocklington's sons, Robert R. Pocklington of Algonac is missing and presumed drowned in a fishing accident Aug. 9." The same inforrmation was published in the 1965 issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST. However, Heidi Pocklington emailed in September 2010 that her father Robert Pocklington was still living. The articles above apparently were written prematurely.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
November 3, 1911

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sandham are rejoicing over the arrival of a seven pound baby girl at their home Friday morning. Like her father, she has blue eyes and flaxen locks, but the prospects of an abundance of the latter are much more promising in the daughter. The young lady's name is Pauline Ahr.

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, November 29, 1989
Page 10, Obituaries

Pauline Briggs

Pauline Sandham Briggs, 78, died Nov. 21 in St. Johns, where she lived for 50 years.

She was born Oct. 27, 1911, in Cass City, the daughter of John A. and Grace (Striffler) Sandham. She graduated magna cum laude from Michigan State College in 1933.

She is survived by her husband, Roy F. Briggs; 2 sons, John Sandham Briggs and his wife, Carole, of Jackson, and Ransom Ahr Briggs and his wife, Susan, of St. Johns; one sister, Deloris Sandham Green and her husband, Raymond of Caseville; 8 grandchildren; 3 nieces, and 2 nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Johanna J. Vallier.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Pauline married Roy F. Briggs after 1935. Roy was born on 24 Feb 1911 in Michigan; died on 21 Sep 1996 in Saint Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As of the September 3, 1945 issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST (Vol. 8), it was reported that Deloris Sandham Green was in instructor Counsellor at the Percy Janes Hospital in Battle Creek. Vol. 9 of the same periodical reported that she resigned when her husband returned to the states. Her niece, Mary Vallier-Kaplan reports that Deloris was a graduate of Michigan State.

Deloris married Raymond Walter Green before 1944. Raymond was born on 6 Oct 1911 in Canada; died on 5 Jan 1996 in Pigeon, Huron County, Michigan; was buried in Caseville Cemetery, Caseville, Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Cass City and Historical Society has a photo of her from when she was "Miss Cass City-1934." Her daugther, Mary, reports her mother was also the "Bean Queen!" She was a graduate of Michigan State University.

Johanna married Archibald E. Vallier on 17 May 1941 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Archibald was born on 8 Mar 1914; died in Sep 1980 in Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Volume 17 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published on September 6, 1954, reported that Albert and Ann MacPhail were both graduated at Ann Arbor, Ann with a B.A. Degree and Albert as M.D. Albert was an intern at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing.

Volume 20 of the same periodical reported that Dr. and Mrs. Albert MacPhail and son, Alan, 15 months old, returned from Germany in late May, 1957. The MacPhails were in Europe for 21 months while Albert was serving his two-year tour of duty with the Army Medical Corps. They had moved to St. Louis, Mo. and were to be there for three years while Albert specialized in Radiology at City Hospital.

The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 5, 1960, Volume 23, reported that he had begun the practice of Radiology in Flint. He did his specialty training in St. Louis, Mo. under the direction of Dr. LeRoy Sante. Dr. MacPhail, his wife Ann, and three children are now living in Westgate Park, Flint.

The 1966 issue of the same periodical reported he had recovered from a serious auto accident and was again working as a radiologist in Flint.

Obituary

Albert Angus MacPhail, MD, 82, of East Orleans, died Thursday, October 11, 2012 at home. He was the husband of Ann (Arthur) MacPhail. He is survived by his children , Alan Angus MacPhail and his wife Kim (Fagerquist) MacPhail of Evanston, IL; Laura Susan MacPhail and her fiance Russell Tanzer of Salem, MA; and Brian Andrew MacPhail and his wife Janet (Feurt) MacPhail of Chicago, IL. He had five grandchildren, Megan Ann, Rory Alan, and Kevin Edward, James Albert, and Alexander Clark.

He was born in Detroit, MI and was raised in Cass City, MI by his parents Angus MacPhail and Lillian (Striffler) where he was an Eagle Scout. After receiving a bachelors degree from Michigan State University, he went on to medical school at the University of Michigan. After completing a medical internship he in Radiology at St. Louis City Hospital. He entered a group practice of Radiology in Flint, MI in 1960, where he and Ann raised their children. He became Chair of the Department of Radiology at St. Josephs Hospital. He was a Fellow in the American College of Radiology. He also served as President of the Genesee County Medical Society and the Michigan Radiological Society. He became a private pilot and enjoyed traveling with his family to many places around the country where a favorite pastimes were backpacking, canoeing, and cross-country skiing. He was also a member of the Durkee Lake s Land Company where the family spent many happy days exploring the lakes and streams of Northern Michigan. A sailor who loved exploring the Great Lakes, and equally | the waters of Pochet Inlet and Pleasant Bay | he was a member of the Mackinac Island Yacht Club and the Northport, MI Yacht club. In 1980, Al and Ann moved to East Orleans, MA where he continued to practice until 1994 when he retired. On the Cape, they loved birdwatching, sailing the waters of Pleasant Bay, and beaches. He was an active volunteer for Nauset Neighbors, where he could be counted on for help with computers (one of his most passionate hobbies), and transportation. His services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Massachusetts Audubon Society, Kiva.org, or Doctors without Borders. For online condolences please visit nickersonfuneralos.com

Published in The Cape Codder from October 17 to October 24, 2012

Albert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Walter Emery Kendall. Walter was born on 10 Sep 1913 in Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska; died on 22 May 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married Ralph SEELEY.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A copy of her actual death certficate can be seen online:

http://seekingmichigan.org/

Indexed as Hurley Beatrice Striffler


(Medical):See attached sources.

Notes:

A copy of her death certificate can be seen online:

http://seekingmichigan.org/

Indexed as Shirley Lillian Striffler


(Medical):See attached sources.

Notes:

Volume 11 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published September 6, 1948, reported that Mr. David Striffler, who was ill in the T.B. Ward at University Hospital, Ann Arbor, was slowly recovering.

Volume 14 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 3, 1951, reported that Dr. David S. Striffler received his Masters Degree in Public Health at the University of Michigan in June 1951. He was Director of Public Health in the Dearborn School District. The 1961 issue of the Broadcast reported he had been appointed professor of public health dentistry at the University of Michigan's school of Public Health. He had served as Secretary of the New Mexico Dental Association's Dental Health Council, and the Santa Fe District Dental Society had named his President-elect for the coming year.

University of Michigan News Service

June 1, 1995

Professor David F. Striffler died on May 29

ANN ARBOR? David F. Striffler, professor emeritus of dental public health in the University of Michigan School of Public Health, and professor emeritus of dentistry in the U- M School of Dentistry, died here on May 29. Striffler, 72, was a national leader in the field of dental public health.

"Students always came first with Dr. Striffler," said Brian A. Burt, chair of the Department of Community Health Programs at the School of Public Health. "He contributed substantially to the development of his discipline, but his greatest satisfaction was always the achievements of his graduates. In his active career and in retirement, he loved to keep in contact with as many of them as possible. He even learned to use e-mail after his retirement to help him do this. He will be sadly missed by all of us."

Born in Pontiac, Mich., Striffler received his D.D.S. degree in 1947 and his master's degree in public health in 1951 from the U-M. He served as director of school health in the Dearborn public schools in 1951-53, and director of the Division of Dental Health of the New Mexico Department of Public Health in 1953-61.

In 1961, Striffler returned to Ann Arbor as an associate professor of dental public health and associate professor of dentistry. In 1962, he became director of the Program in Dental Public Health and the first chairman of the Department of Community Dentistry, a dual appointment he held, along with his teaching responsibilities, until 1967. He was appointed professor in both schools in 1965.

Striffler also was acting chair of the Department of Health Development in the School of Public Health in 1968- 69, and acting chair of community dentistry in 1969-71. He became chair of the Department of Community Health Programs in 1980.

The senior editor of the leading textbook in dental public health, "Dentistry, Dental Practice and the Community," Striffler also served as associate editor and editor of the Journal of Public Health Dentistry and published numerous scientific papers and editorial commentaries.

Striffler was active in major professional organizations. In recognition of his contributions to his field, Striffler received the Distinguished Service Award of the American Association of Public Health Dentistry in 1977 and the Knutson Award of the Dental Section of the American Public Health Association in 1984.

Striffler is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughter, Stephanie of Portland, Ore., and son, Geoffrey of Edgewood, N.M.; and granddaughter, Irene Marjorie Striffler Milsom of Portland. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. June 17 at the First Unitarian Church in Ann Arbor. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dave Striffler Fund at the U-M School of Public Health.

http://ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=811

David married Ruth Winnifred Lyle on 5 Feb 1949 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Ruth was born on 7 Feb 1919 in La Porte City, Black Hawk County, Iowa; died on 15 Apr 2008 in Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]