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     Clyde Persinger was born circa 1904 at Kansas.¹ He was the son of John Wesley Persinger and Susan Renora Gilworth.

     Dorothy Jean Persinger was born on 24 November 1937 at Huntington, Cabell Co., WV.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Lee Persinger and Dorothy Rachel Wahl.¹ Dorothy Jean Persinger died on 21 July 2017 at Gallipolis, Gallia Co., OH, at age 79

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Dorothy Jean Hall
Dorothy Jean Hall, 79, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at the Holzer Medical Center.

She was born on November 24, 1937 in Huntington, WV daughter of the late Vincent Joseph and Rachel Ovellow Wall Persinger. She was married to Junior Ray Hall and he preceded her in death on December 23, 1999.

She is survived by her children, Teresa Lynn (Lester) Cardwell of Crown City, Gerald Ray Hall of Pt. Pleasant, Matthew Wayne (Loris) Hall of Albany, Georgia, Anita Sue (David) Beaver of Gallipolis, and Rhonda Jean (Tom) Fife of Vinton; several grandchildren and great grandchildren survive.

Graveside service will be 1 pm Monday, July 24, 2017 at Ridgelawn Cemetery with Pastor Alfred Holley officiating. Willis Funeral Home is assisting the family.

She was buried in July 2017 at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Guyan Twp., Gallia Co., OH, Findagrave #181687617.

     Earl Persinger was born on 4 May 1898 at Republic Co., KS.¹ He was the son of John Wesley Persinger and Susan Renora Gilworth. Earl Persinger married Millicent Theresa Chamberlen, daughter of William Henry Chamberlen and Lillian May Munsinger, on 22 December 1923 at Howard, Elk Co., KS. Earl Persinger lived on 17 April 1930 at Duck Creek Twp., Wilson Co., KS, census p.3B. He died on 25 August 1975 at Emporia, Lyon Co., KS, at age 77. He was buried in August 1975 at Longton Cemetery, Longton, Elk Co., KS, Findagrave #89951398.

     Ernest Eugene Persinger was born on 15 January 1935 at Elk Co., KS. He was the son of Earl Persinger and Millicent Theresa Chamberlen. Ernest Eugene Persinger married Margaret Althea Dyer, daughter of Woodrow Gorden Dyer and Mildred Ernestine Woodworth, on 31 January 1958 at Longmont, Boulder Co., CO. Ernest Eugene Persinger died on 4 March 2021 at Emporia, Lyon Co., KS, at age 86

Ernest Eugene Persinger, age 86 formerly of Longton, KS, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Emporia Place in Emporia, KS.

Ernest was born January 15, 1935 in rural Elk County to Earl and Millie (Chamberlen) Persinger. He was raised alongside 2 brothers and graduated from Longton High School. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and spent his time at Ft. Riley working on the Berlin Wall project.

On January 31,1958, Ernest married Margaret Dyer in Longmont, CO. They raised 2 sons together, James and Jeff, and were married 44 years until her passing in 2002. Early in their marriage, they lived in Denver, CO while working for Martin-Marietta Company. In 1959, they moved back to Longton, KS, where they farmed and raised cattle, and co-owned Frontier Auction and Realty, and Persinger Sales and Service for more than 30 years.

Ernest loved the auctioneer chant, and it was evident in his work. In 1979, he was awarded the Kansas Auctioneer of the Year Award, and was President of the Kansas Auctioneer Association in 1979. He spent several years auctioneering at South Coffeyville Stockyards on sale days, alongside running his own auctioneer service.

Ernest is survived by his sons
James Persinger (Jeanne Jolley) of Ogallala, NE
Jeff (Glenda) Persinger of Donna, TX

5 Grandchildren
Taylor Persinger of Kearney, NE
Cody Persinger of Ogallala, NE
Bret (Stacy) Persinger of Wichita, KS
Travis (Amy) Persinger of Garnett, KS
Nathan (David) Persinger of Donna, TX

6 Great-Grandchildren
Bentley, Maddux, Easton, Seneca, Carter, Alexis

Numerous nieces and nephews

Sister-in-Law, Mary Lou Persinger of Emporia, KS

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Margaret, and brothers, Richard and Bill

Visitation will be at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, KS on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm

Funeral will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 10:30 am at the Longton United Methodist Church in Longton, KS

Interment will follow in the Longton Cemetery

Memorial contributions can be made to the Longton United Methodist Church and can be mailed to or left with the funeral home.

Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, PO Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349.

He was buried in March 2021 at Longton Cemetery, Longton, Elk Co., KS, Findagrave #224609285.

     Fred Persinger was born on 21 July 1883 at Republic Co., KS. He was the son of James H. Persinger and Mary Ann Hall. Fred Persinger died on 2 December 1960 at Hardy, Nuckolls Co., NE, at age 77.

     Gladys Persinger was born on 15 January 1901 at Courtland, Republic Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of John Wesley Persinger and Susan Renora Gilworth. Gladys Persinger married Chester O. Fouch. Gladys Persinger was buried in February 1982 at Longton Cemetery, Longton, Elk Co., KS, Findagrave #89951527. She died on 3 February 1983 at Winfield, Cowley Co., KS, at age 82.

     Jacob Persinger was born in 1780 at Alleghany Co., VA. He was the son of John Henry Persinger and Griselda Humphries. Jacob Persinger died on 9 August 1856 at Alleghany Co., VA.

     James H. Persinger was born on 4 March 1850 at Botetourt or Greenbrier Co., Virginia. He was the son of John Henry Persinger and Nancy Carnes. James H. Persinger married Mary Ann Hall on 18 April 1874 at Belleville, Republic Co., KS. James H. Persinger lived in 1880 at White Rock Twp., Republic Co., KS. He died on 1 January 1936 at Republic Co., KS, at age 85.

     Jesse Robert Persinger Jr. was born on 8 September 1972 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. He died on 2 September 2022 at Franklin Co., OH, at age 49.

     John Henry Persinger was born in 1807 at Botetourt Co., VA. He was the son of Andrew Persinger Sr. and Martha Rebecca Terry. John Henry Persinger married Nancy Carnes on 19 December 1833 at Botetourt Co., VA. John Henry Persinger died on 5 November 1871 at Republic Co., KS.
Note: Sometime between 1850 and 1860 John Henry and Nancy moved their family to Sullivan County, Tennessee. While there, they had 2 or 3 more children. When the Civil War broke out, Sullivan county was mostly pro-slavery. Several of the Persinger boys fought for the Union. One was killed. Not long after the end of the war, 3 or 4 of the boys homesteaded land in Republic County, Kansas. John Henry, Nancy, and the rest of the 11 or 12 kids and families all moved to Republic County. John Henry died shortly after the move.

The name Persinger is Americanized for the Swiss name Berdschinger (sp). One Jacob Berdschinger boarded the ship Mercury in Europe. When the ship landed in 1736 in Philadelpia, Jacob "Perdschinger" was sworn to the Oath of Allegiance. Jacob Perdschinger was later found living in Virginia.

     John Henry Persinger was born in 1752 at Botetourt Co., VA. He was the son of Jacob Bertschinger and Mary Catherine Pence. John Henry Persinger married Griselda Humphries. John Henry Persinger died in December 1824 at Alleghany Co., VA.

     John L. Persinger was born in 1836 at Greenbrier Co., Virginia (now WV).^2,1 He was the son of Andrew Persinger and Hannah Erwin. John L. Persinger married Catherine Thomas, daughter of Solomon Thomas and Mary (?), on 16 February 1860 at Greenbrier Co., WV, Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011, or 13 FEB 1860 per Virginia, Compiled Marriages, 1851-1929. John L. Persinger lived on 14 October 1870 at Fort Spring Township, Greenbrier Co., WV, farm worker.¹ He died after April 1910 at Kanawha Co., WV.

     John Wesley Persinger was born on 13 February 1875 at Republic Co., KS.¹ He was the son of James H. Persinger and Mary Ann Hall. John Wesley Persinger married Susan Renora Gilworth, daughter of Perry Gilworth and Annis Bradshaw. John Wesley Persinger lived in 1910 at Spring Creek Township, Coffee Co., KS.¹ He died on 25 November 1965 at Longton, Elk Co., KS, at age 90. He was buried in November 1965 at Longton Cemetery, Longton, Elk Co., KS, Findagrave #89951664.

     Joseph L. Persinger was born on 15 February 1861 at Greenbrier Co., WV, per West Virginia Births, 1853-1920, FHL film 595,033 (via Familysearch.org). Joseph's age varies considerably in the censuses -- 1910 shows age 40.^2,1 He was the son of John L. Persinger and Catherine Thomas.² Joseph L. Persinger lived on 12 June 1880 at Cabin Creek District, Kanawha Co., WV, with his parents, coal miner.³ He married Martha Anne Dozier, daughter of Daniel Alexander Dozier and Caroline Virginia Nutter, on 20 August 1891 at Greenbrier Co., WV. Joseph L. Persinger lived on 11 June 1900 at Longacre Precinct, Fayette Co., WV, coal miner, living with his parents and brother John, marital status "S."⁴ He lived on 19 April 1910 at Eagle Precinct, Kanawha District, Fayette Co., WV, Coal miner.¹ He died Possibly the Joe Persinger, dates unknown, buried at Ward Road Cemetery, Nettie, Nicholas County, West Virginia.

     Joseph Lee Persinger was born on 17 November 1917 at West Virginia.¹ He was the son of Joseph L. Persinger and Martha Anne Dozier.² Joseph Lee Persinger married Dorothy Rachel Wahl, daughter of Robert Wahl, in 1935 at Fayette Co., WV. Joseph Lee Persinger lived on 1 April 1935 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., WV.¹ He lived on 4 April 1940 at 3908 Fourth Avenue, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Baker.¹ He lived on 13 April 1950 at Gallipolis, Gallia Co., OH, baker in wholesale bakery.³ He died on 4 January 1970 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 52. He was buried in January 1970 at Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Findagrave #68252866.

     Judith Ann Persinger was born on 5 December 1939 at Huntington, Cabell Co., WV.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Lee Persinger and Dorothy Rachel Wahl.¹ Judith Ann Persinger died on 12 November 1994 at Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 54. She was buried in November 1994 at Glen Rest Memorial Estate, Reynoldsburg, Franklin Co., OH, Findagrave #94113118.

     Martha Persinger was born circa 1842 at Greenbrier Co., Virginia (now WV).¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Persinger and Hannah Erwin.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Persinger was born on 15 March 1836 at Greenbrier Co., Virginia (now WV).¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Persinger and Hannah Erwin.¹ Mary Elizabeth Persinger married Curnel P. King on 3 July 1856 at Greenbrier Co., WV. Mary Elizabeth Persinger died on 14 June 1911 at Greenbrier Co., WV, at age 75.

     Mary Lou Persinger was born on 8 May 1948 at Gallipolis, Gallia Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Lee Persinger and Dorothy Rachel Wahl.¹ Mary Lou Persinger died on 9 August 1998 at age 50

Obituary – The Newark Advocate, Newark, Ohio; Tuesday, 11 AUG 1998, page 4 (Newspapers.com):

Mary Lou Knight
May 8, 1948 – Aug. 9, 1998

Funeral services for Mary Lou Knight, 50, of Newark, are at noon Wednesday at Warren F. Kauber Funeral Home with Pastor Lonny Alshire officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Rest Memorial Estate, Reynoldsburg.

Mrs. Knight, manager of Callanders Cleaners and attended Licking Baptist Church, died Aug. 9, 1998, at her residence. She was born May 8, 1948 at Gallipolis, to the late Joseph L. And Dorothy (Wahl) Persinger.

She is survived by one son, Mark Knight of Newark; two daughters, Tina (Frank) Persinger of Newark, and Mary (Russ) Williams of Groveport; three grandchildren, Javen Nobel, Robert Persinger and Maykaylee Samsal; two sisters, Louise (Jim) Biser of Whitehall, and Dorothy (Ray) Hall of Gallipolis; two brothers, Jesse (Elizabeth) Persinger of Gahanna, and Joseph (Rebecca) Persinger; first husband, Charles Mader of Columbus; and second husband, Ronald Knight of Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by two sisters.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 today at the funeral home, 289 S. Main St., Pataskala.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Licking County and The American Cancer Society.

She was buried in August 1998 at Glen Rest Memorial Estate, Reynoldsburg, Franklin Co., OH, Findagrave #94113142.

     Pearl Persinger was born on 3 February 1894 at Republic Co., KS. She was the daughter of James H. Persinger and Mary Ann Hall. Pearl Persinger died on 5 January 1975 at Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS, at age 80.

     Richard Earl Persinger was born on 25 December 1926 at Elk Co., KS. He was the son of Earl Persinger and Millicent Theresa Chamberlen. Richard Earl Persinger lived in 1958 at Caney, Montgomery Co., KS, Richard was listed with wife Mary Lou and children Edward, Alice, and benny in the 1958 Kansas state census. He died on 2 June 2013 at Emporia, Lyon Co., KS, at age 86

Obituary:

The Emporia Gazette, 4 June 2013:

Richard Earl Persinger, 86, of Emporia passed away Sunday June 2, 2013 at Holiday Resort.

Richard was born December 25, 1926 in Oak Valley Township, Elk County, Kansas to Earl and Millicent Persinger. He had been a farmer in his early years and had been a welder for Sauder Custom Fabrication, retiring in 1992. Richard was a U.S. Army veteran having served in occupied Japan. Richard had been a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Emporia since 1963.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Bill Persinger; granddaughter, Jennifer Nicole Werner; and great-grandson, Adrian Lewis-Solano.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Persinger; sons, Edward (Debe) Persinger of Las Cruces, NM, and Ben (Loretta) Persinger of Emporia, KS; daughters, Alice (Bill) Fauerbach of Emporia, KS, Jean (Tom) Werner of Emporia, KS, and Milly (Mark) Gallik of Ruffsdale, PA; brother, Earnie Persinger of Longton, KS; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Visitation will take place at the First Church of the Nazarene 2931 W. 24th Ave. in Emporia, June 6, 2013 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene, Friday, June 7, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Graveside service will take place at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk City, KS on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities c/o Charter Funerals 501 W. 6th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801.

He was buried in June 2013 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Elk City, Montgomery Co., KS, Findagrave #111744192.

     Shirley Jean Persinger was also known as "Jeannie". She was born on 4 January 1960 at Ponca City, Kay Co., OK. She was the daughter of Richard Earl Persinger. Shirley Jean Persinger married Thomas Adrian Werner, son of Leonard L. Werner and Wanita Mae Riddle, on 23 May 1981. Shirley Jean Persinger died on 10 July 2021 at Emporia, Lyon Co., KS, at age 61

Obituary --

Shirley Jean (Persinger) Werner was born January 4, 1960 to Richard and Mary (Darbro) Persinger at Ponca City, OK. She married Thomas Werner May 23, 1981 and had two children, Jennifer Werner and Aaron Werner.

Shirley passed away on July 10, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her son, Aaron Werner; grandson, Calvin Werner; grandson, Lucicano Navarro and granddaughter, Caroline Navarro; mother, Mary Persinger; brothers, Edward (Debra) Persinger and Benny (Loretta) Persinger; sisters, Alice (Bill) Fauerbach and Milly (Mark) Gallik.

Shirley was preceded in death by her father, Richard Persinger; her husband, Thomas Werner and daughter, Jennifer Werner. Jeanie’s proudest accomplishment would be raising her two grandchildren Luciano and Caroline after the death of their parents in 2009.

Shirley was known by most as Jeanie and was a lifelong resident of the Emporia area, receiving her education and raising her family here. She was employed by Dolly Madison and later enjoyed her time working at Stanley Jewelry. Jeannie was known by her family and friends as helpful and caring, never hesitating to offer help but reluctant to trouble others for help in return. Jeanie was passionate about causes and creative in her efforts. She stood out as unique and not one to follow the crowd. In her later years Jeanie explored the hobbies of glass bead making and soap making, dreaming of starting her own business but sadly illness waylaid her efforts.

A celebration of life will be planned for Shirley at a later date.

     Wilbur William Persinger was also known as "Bill". He was born on 12 November 1928 at Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. He was the son of Earl Persinger and Millicent Theresa Chamberlen. Wilbur William Persinger married Marjorie Jean Vestal, daughter of Frank Ralph Vestal and Eleanor Marie Baker, on 11 March 1951 at Moline, Elk Co., KS. Wilbur William Persinger died on 21 April 1996 at Longton, Elk Co., KS, at age 67. He was buried in April 1996 at Longton Cemetery, Longton, Elk Co., KS, Findagrave #89952014.

     Joshua B. Person was born in February 1857 at Ohio.¹ He lived on 18 June 1900 at Orange Twp., Meigs Co., OH, farming.¹ He married Lida Serena Kerr, daughter of Augustus Pomeroy Kerr and Frances Maria Thurston, on 5 April 1911 at Franklin Co., OH. Joshua B. Person died in 1939. He was buried in 1939 at Orange Cemetery, Athens Co., OH, Findagrave #126729349.

     Nancy Jane Person married Robert Jackson Bowman.

     Joseph Edward Perszyk was born on 24 March 1947 at Havre, Hill Co., MT. He died on 27 June 2007 at Hill Co., MT, at age 60

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Havre Daily News 7/2/2007

Joseph Edward Perszyk, 60, died Wednesday, June 27,2007, in an ATV accident south of Havre.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, at the Van Orsdel United Methodist Church in Havre with burial at the Calvary Cemetery. A fellowship luncheon will be held immediately after the graveside at the church.

Perszyk (Joe) was born in Havre to Philip and Amelia (Keller) Perszyk on March 24,1947. He attended school at St. Jude's and Havre Central High School graduating in "66". Joe also attended Northern Montana College prior to his service in the U.S. Army in 1966. While in the military at Fort Carson, Colorado, he attended Pueblo Community College, taking classes in computer science . Joe received his honorable discharge in 1968.

Joe returned to Montana after his military service and worked for Kelly Drilling out of Roundup, Mt. From there he returned home to Havre and began working for the State of Montana in the Weights and Measures Division traveling up and down the Hi-Line for the State.

After a hit and run car/motorcycle accident in 1972, Joe moved to Plentywood, Mt. and lived for a while with his sister Julianne Ruby and her family. With Julianne's help he learned to walk again and worked part time for the bank in Plentywood doing data processing.

In 1973, Joe returned to Havre, Mt. and returned to work for the State, Weights and Measures Division. It was at this time he met a former classmate, Joyce Gillies, who was working in Fort Benton at the Farmers Union in accounting. Perszyk married Gillies in 1974 at the Van Orsdel United Methodist Church in Havre. Joe and Joyce and Joyce's two children became the instant family he longed for. In 1976 they completed their family when son Kirk was born.

In 1975 Joseph began working for the Havre Post Office as the building maintenance supervisor. He retired from the Post Office in May of 2006. During his time with the Postal Service Joe kept up the now "National Historical" Post Office and the present "Newly" constructed Post Office. Joe knew most of the town people and most of the farmers and ranchers. He was well thought of in the community.

Joe was affiliated with the Havre Jaycee, the Havre Kiwanis Clubs. He also worked part time as a janitor for the Van Orsdel United Methodist Church and drove a bus for the Havre Legion Baseball Team. Joe was in hot demand for his mechanical and building skills and assisted many neighbors, relatives and friends over the years with his talents and skills.

In his short "retirement" period, Joe needed to keep active by working. In May 2007 he began working for Tom Patrick Construction. There he found old friends again and found the work right up his alley. He was eager again to leave in the morning and to still have time to help neighbors and friends.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents and step-mother Antionette, and his sisters Donna and Alberta.

Joe is survived by his children, Kari McLaughlin of Colorado Springs, Matt Perszyk and Kirk Perszyk of Havre, and his wife Joyce Perszyk, of Havre. He also leaves behind his brothers, Lawrence (Gail) Perszyk of Redlands, Calif., John Umhoefer of Spokane, Wash. sisters Julianne (Cal) Ruby of Boise, Id. Therese (Larry) Leach of Prineville, Ore. and Kathy (Mike) Doyle of Redmond, Wash. brothers in-law Gary (Val) Gillies of Havre and Jerry (Pat) Gillies of Kalispell and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

A memorial fund has been established in Joe's honor with the Montana Highway Patrol "Hope Project" P.O. Box 5927, Helena, Mt.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Holland and Bonine Funeral Home, Havre, Montana.

He was buried in 2007 at Calvary Cemetery, Havre, Hill Co., MT, Findagrave #116029356.

     Grace Margaret Petefish was born on 25 December 1877 at Illinois.¹ She married Frank Luther Ogle. Grace Margaret Petefish died on 14 May 1968 at Bentonville, Benton Co., AR, at age 90. She was buried in May 1968 at Arcadia Cemetery, Arcadia, Morgan Co., IL, Findagrave #85041680.

     Georgia Rose Peter married Mace E. Martin.

     Jorg Peter married Barbara Meyer.

     Margretha Peter was born in 1601. She was the daughter of Jorg Peter and Barbara Meyer. Margretha Peter married Jacob Gochenour, son of Jorg Gochenour and Maria Webber, on 28 May 1624 at Fischenthal, Canton Zürich, Switzerland.