Wilson Gerler was born on July 13, 1909. His story is another one, like yesterday’s post, that includes dogs. For those of you that follow this blog and read it regularly, you may remember that in the history of East Perry County, there are two basic groups of Gerlers…..the Lake Gerlers and the Ridge Gerlers. … More The Dogs of War
Abraham Lincoln concluded his Gettysburg Address with these words: “ It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve … More The Last Full Measure
My career as a Lutheran educator put me in several different locations. I lived in several different cities and towns over the years. I also consider myself to be somewhat of a birdwatcher. I want you to know that of all the places that I have lived or visited for a long enough time to … More Bluebird Housing Project
Anton Mueller can be included in the list of prolific fathers in East Perry County history. He was the father of three children with his first wife, Anna Drumtra. She died in 1896. In 1897, Anton married Marie Asche, and she bore him another 13 children. Only one of those died as an infant. Of … More One of Anton’s Army
