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     John Henry Semler was born on 8 September 1899 at Greene Co., OH. He was the son of John Henry Semler and Cora Bell Fisher. John Henry Semler married Florence Catherine Andrews. Occupation: Automobile mechanic in 1930.¹ John Henry Semler lived on 17 April 1930 at 131 Glen Street, Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH.¹ He married Rose Ward after April 1940. John Henry Semler died on 22 May 1973 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 73.

     John William Semler was also known as "Jack". He was born on 18 September 1924 at Clark Co., OH. He was the son of John Henry Semler and Florence Catherine Andrews. John William Semler married Jean Urbschat, daughter of William Urbschat and Edith M. (?), in 1950. John William Semler died on 1 September 2011 at Clarke Co., GA, at age 86 Dates per SSDI, last residence Athens.

Obituary:
Jack W. Semler, 86, died September 1, 2011.

A native of Yellow Springs, OH, he was the son of John H. Semler and Florence Andrews Semler. In 1950 he married Jean Urbschat, who died in 1957. In 1958 he married Shirley Detrick, a school teacher. He was a veteran of WWII, serving three years in the Army Air Core. He was a graduate of Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. He worked thirty years for Reliance Electric Company, starting in Ohio, five years in Indiana and was the first management employee assigned to Athens in 1968 as Personnel Manager. He retired in June, 1988.

In his career he was very active in civic affairs. In Ohio he was President of Miami Valley Personnel Association. In Madison, Indiana, he was Treasurer and member of the board of Madison Library. He was on the Board of Directors of the Madison Chamber of Commerce. Here in Athens, he was president and member of the board of Kelly Diversified Workshop and was on the board of directors of Athens Technical College. He was a longtime member of Athens Kiwanis Club, Athens Golden Kiwanis Club and a member of Athens Elk Lodge for 35 years. Jack enjoyed playing golf and was a member of Green Hills County Club for many years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Athens where he was in the Fellowship Sunday School Class.

Survivors include his wife Shirley of 53 years; three sons and daughters in law: John and Tricia Semler of Marietta, William and Loree Semler of Tampa, Florida and James and Julie Semler of Cumming; grandchildren: Susie, John, Caroline, William, Katherine and Sara Semler; brother: Kenneth Semler and sister Marjorie Wix.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 11AM at Lord & Stephens East Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018.

     June Semler was born on 1 June 1922 at Miami Twp., Montgomery Co., OH. She was the daughter of Oscar William Semler and Mildred A. Johnson. June Semler married Arthur Guntle.

     Laura Semler married Charles Earl Hook. Laura Semler was born on 21 August 1891 at Clark Co., OH. She was the daughter of George Henry Semler and Lydia Pence. Laura Semler died on 7 October 1974 at age 83.

     Lawrence Henry Semler was born on 4 March 1926 at Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA. He was the son of Lewis Edward Semler and Mabel Kathinka Evenson. Lawrence Henry Semler was graduated in 1944 at Fairborn High School, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH. He began military service WW II service, U.S. Army, Italy, discharged 1946. He married Edna DuPaul on 4 October 1947. Lawrence Henry Semler married Joyce Ruth Davis on 12 November 1974 at Miles City, Custer Co., MT. Lawrence Henry Semler lived in 1980 at Miles City, Custer Co., MT. He died on 10 November 1990 at Nevis, Hubbard Co., MN, at age 64.

     Lawrence Walter Semler was born on 2 January 1933. He was the son of Charles Michael Semler and Ella Marie Warwick. Lawrence Walter Semler married Frances F. (?) on 29 June 1963. Lawrence Walter Semler lived in 1976 at Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, per brother Harold's obituary. He died on 3 December 2003 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 70 Obit states that he was survived by five grandchildren, Tyler, Matthew, Trey, Shawn, and James, and two great-grandchildren Taylor and Gabriel. He was buried on 6 December 2003 at Medway Cemetery, Medway, Clark Co., OH.

     Lewis Edward Semler was also known as "Ed". He was born on 1 April 1884 at Osborn, Greene Co., OH. He was the son of Henry William Semler and Effie Jane Gebhart. Lewis Edward Semler married Mabel Kathinka Evenson, daughter of Christian Evenson and Julia Johnson, on 23 April 1911 at Williams Co., ND. Lewis Edward Semler died on 4 November 1965 at Spring Brook, Williams Co., ND, at age 81.

     Lottie Marie Semler was born on 6 March 1895 at Greene Co., OH. She was the daughter of Louis Walter Semler and Anzoletta Curry. Lottie Marie Semler married Harrison Showalter on 5 June 1914, Harry remarried to Blanche (Hamel) Nichol in 1918 and had a daughter, Mary (1920 - 1986), with her. Blanche also had a daughter, Marion Nichol (1910 - 1965), from her first marriage to Paul Nichol.

Lottie Marie Semler died on 27 July 1914 at Montgomery Co., OH, at age 19

Funeral Announcement -- The Dayton Herald, Dayton, Ohio; 30 JUL 1914, p.11 (Newspapers.com):

Mrs. Harrison Showalter.

Funeral services for Mrs. Harrison Showalter (nee Lottie Semler) were conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Semler, 1556 Germantown street. Interment was in Woodland cemetery.

She was buried in July 1914 at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #101772809.

     Louis Walter Semler was born on 13 February 1871 at Montgomery Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Walter John Semmler and Dorotha Wilhelmina Louisa Schmidt. Louis Walter Semler married Anzoletta Curry, daughter of Harrison Curry and Charlotte Elizabeth Ellars, on 10 May 1894 at Greene Co., OH. Louis Walter Semler died on 21 June 1956 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 85. He was buried in June 1956 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #198808097.

     Louisa Katharine Semler was also known as Louise. She was born on 19 December 1862 at Greene Co., OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Walter John Semmler and Dorotha Wilhelmina Louisa Schmidt. Louisa Katharine Semler married William Henry Alvin Manning on 12 September 1880. Louisa Katharine Semler died on 7 March 1933 at West Carrollton, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 70.

     Louise Katherine Semler was born on 8 April 1897 at Montgomery Co., OH. She was the daughter of Louis Walter Semler and Anzoletta Curry. Louise Katherine Semler married William Lester Cassel, son of David Z. Cassel and Bertha M. Shiltz. Louise Katherine Semler lived in 1917 at 2615 Germantown Street, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Lester's WW I draft registration. She lived on 7 January 1920 at Township 6, Fresno Co., CA.¹ She lived in 1945 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA. She married Eugene Earl Kellogg on 16 September 1949 at Del Norte Co., CA. Louise Katherine Semler and Eugene Earl Kellogg were divorced on 8 February 1963 at Hood Co., OR. Louise Katherine Semler died on 20 June 1971 at age 74. She was buried in June 1971 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #208367586.

     Lyle Jayson Semler was born on 3 March 1913 at Williams Co., SD.¹ He was the son of Lewis Edward Semler and Mabel Kathinka Evenson. Lyle Jayson Semler died on 23 October 1928 at Springbrook, Williams Co., ND, at age 15 aged 15 years, 7 months, 20 days, per St. James Lutheran church book record; Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Archives; Elk Grove Village, Illinois; Congregational Records.

     Mabel Louise Semler was born on 16 March 1908 at Williams Co. (probably), ND.¹ She was the daughter of Clarence William Semler and Amanda C. Herreid. Mabel Louise Semler married John William Stewart Sr., son of Elbert Western Stewart and Caroline Emelia Huseby, circa 1929.¹ Mabel Louise Semler died in June 1985 at Williston, Williams Co., ND, at age 77.

     Marianna Semler was born on 23 December 1921 at Osborn, Greene Co., OH. She was the daughter of Herman Walter Semler and Callie Mae Axman. Marianna Semler married Edwin David Maurer on 24 September 1941. Marianna Semler died on 24 April 2012 at age 90. She was buried in April 2012 at Fairfield Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #108087143.

     Marilyn Kay Semler was born on 2 April 1946. She was the daughter of Orland Richard Semler and Florence Luella Batdorf. Marilyn Kay Semler died on 2 July 1947 at age 1.

     Marjorie J. Semler was born on 28 December 1928 at Greene Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Henry Semler and Florence Catherine Andrews. Marjorie J. Semler married Kenneth A. Wix on 24 November 1951. Marjorie J. Semler died on 13 August 2012 at age 83 Obituary (Dayton Daily News, 15 AUG 2012):

WIX, Marjorie Irene age 83, formerly of Medway, of Dayton. She was born December 28, 1928 to the late John and Florence Semler in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Marge attended John Bryan High School and worked for Sears, Roebuck and Company before meeting a young Air Force navigator while on vacation in Florida. Marjorie married Kenneth Wix on November 24, 1951 and moved to Stratford, Wisconsin. They started their family there before moving to Ohio, where Marjorie lived until her death on August 13, 2012. Marjorie is preceded in death by her husband Ken, sister Betty and brother Jack. She is survived by 7 children: Cathy (Harry) Zernechel of Findlay, Pat Topeka of Placentia, CA, Betty (Tom) Wourms of Fairfax, Virginia, Marie (Len) McConnaughey of Springfield, Sue (Ross) Shira of Dayton, LInda (Tim) Sabo of Lincoln, NB, and Rob (Deb) Wix of Springfield. She has 15, Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren, brother Ken Semler of MD. Marjorie was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church and enjoyed singing in the choir, reading, jigsaw puzzles, flowers and, most importantly, laughing. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Christopher Catholic Church 403 W. National Rd. Vandalia, by Father Frank Keferl. The family will receive friends Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home 5555 Philadelphia Dr. at N. Main St. Memorial contributions may be made to the or to St. Christopher Catholic Church for the planting of flowers and campus beautification. On-line condolences for the family may be sent to www.bakerhazelsnider.com.

     Martha J. Semler was also known as "Mattie". She was born in October 1876 at Montgomery or Greene Co., OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Henry Semmler and Eliza Elizabeth Detrick. Martha J. Semler married Harry W. Ginaven on 15 November 1899 at Greene Co., OH, After Martha's death, Harry remarried to Eleanor Shutz on 7 JUN 1905.² Martha J. Semler died in 1903. She was buried in 1903 at Fairfield Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #77522680.

     Martha Jane Semler was born on 8 April 1923. She was the daughter of Chester Arthur Semler and Florence Anne Confer. Martha Jane Semler married Ralph L. Boots, son of Samuel Boots and Marietta Lorene Funk, on 19 February 1944. Martha Jane Semler died on 3 December 2004 at Bellefontaine, Logan Co., OH, at age 81. She was buried in December 2004 at Fairview Cemetery, West Liberty, Logan Co., OH.

     Marvin Edwin Semler was born on 25 October 1920. He was the son of Orion Wilson Semler and Jennie M. Eckert. Marvin Edwin Semler married Alice Katherine Veatch on 19 February 1966 at Greene Co., OH. Marvin Edwin Semler died on 19 June 2016 at age 95. He was buried on 23 June 2016 at Medway Cemetery, Medway, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #99629607.

     Mary Ann Semler was born on 21 May 1855 at Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of Walter John Semmler and Dorotha Wilhelmina Louisa Schmidt. Mary Ann Semler married Ammon Augusta Francis on 28 February 1882. Mary Ann Semler died on 8 April 1929 at age 73. She was buried in April 1929 at Hill Grove Cemetery, Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH.

     Mary Catherine Semler was born on 6 December 1867 at Montgomery or Greene Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Henry Semmler and Eliza Elizabeth Detrick. Mary Catherine Semler married James Elias Burts circa 1887. Mary Catherine Semler died on 6 April 1943 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 75. She was buried in April 1943 at Fairfield Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #76587678.

     Mary Katherine Semler was also known as "Katie". She was born on 16 March 1869 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Walter John Semmler and Dorotha Wilhelmina Louisa Schmidt. Mary Katherine Semler married Charles Haddix, son of George W. Haddix and Harriett Casad, no children. Mary Katherine Semler died on 2 March 1954 at Greene Co., OH, at age 84.

     Melvin Eugene Semler was born on 29 June 1928 at Byron, Greene Co., OH. He was the son of Harry Franklin Semler and Leah May Stewart. Melvin Eugene Semler began military service U.S. Navy service. He married Cordelia Louise Jackson, daughter of Emmett Jay Jackson and Florence Jane Morrison, on 3 June 1950 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. Melvin Eugene Semler died on 3 April 2007 at Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, at age 78

Obituary -- Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio, Sunday, 8 APR 2007, p.27 (Newspapers.com):

SEMLER, Melvin
78, passed away April 3, 2007. He was the son of Harry & Leah Semler. He retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He is survived by his wife, Louise; son and daughter-in-law, Doug & Mary Semler; daughter and son-in-law, Susan & Don Boyd; five granddaughters; Chela Alley, Lauren & Emily Boyd, Angela & Cassidy Semler; great-grandchildren, Jacob & Skylar Alley. A memorial service will be held Monday at 11 a.m at Trinity United Church of Christ, 821 N. Central Avenue, Fairborn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Mercy Hospice, 1343 N. Fountain Blvd., Springfield, OH 45504 or Trinity United Church of Christ. We greatly appreciate all the heartfelt prayers and thoughtfulness extended to our family. Arrangements by MORRIS SONS FUNERAL HOME, 104 W. Main, Fairborn. Condolences can be sent to www.morris-sons.com.

He was buried in April 2007 at Fairfield Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH.

     Minnie Marie Semler was born on 17 September 1897 at Montgomery Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Henry William Semler and Effie Jane Gebhart. Minnie Marie Semler married Charles Adam Schwartz, son of Lewis Schwartz and Lydia Rebecca Stone, in July 1915. Minnie Marie Semler died on 7 December 1918 at Greene Co., OH, at age 21. She was buried in December 1918 at Fairfield Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #75426030.

     Orion Wilson Semler was also known as "Orrie". He was born on 16 July 1886. He was the son of Henry William Semler and Effie Jane Gebhart. Orion Wilson Semler married Jennie M. Eckert on 25 February 1914 at Greene Co., OH. Orion Wilson Semler died on 30 August 1945 at age 59.

     Orland Richard Semler was born on 14 May 1914 at Spring Brook, Williams Co., ND. He was the son of Lewis Edward Semler and Mabel Kathinka Evenson. Orland Richard Semler married Florence Luella Batdorf, daughter of Victor Clyde Batdorf and Clara May Stull, on 10 June 1941. Orland Richard Semler lived in 1990 at Fairborn, Greene Co., OH. He died on 21 December 2003 at Greene Co., OH, at age 89

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Orland R. Semler, 89, of Beavercreek, formerly of Fairborn, passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003.

Orland was born May 14, 1914, in Spring Brook, ND, the son of the late Lewis and Mabel Semler.

Orland served his country during WWII and was a member of the American Legion #526, Dignam Whitmore Post of Fairborn, the Byron Church, a distributor with Pet Milk Company of Coldwater, and a realtor in Greene County for 25 years.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marilyn, infant son, Batdorf, and 3 brothers, Charles, Lawrence and Lyle Semler.

Survivors include his wife, Florence (Batdorf), of 62 years, daughter, Orlas (Gordon) Schwallie of Fairborn, two grandchildren, Brenda (Steven) Ring of Carmel, IN, and Stephen Schwallie of Racine, WI. Two great-grandchildren, Bennet and Nolan Ring.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, from the Byron Church, 3230 Trebein Road, Fairborn, with Rev. H. Wesley Barnhill officiating. Burial will follow in Medway Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to time of the service. Contributions may be made in Orland's memory to the Byron Church, or Trinity Community Home of Beavercreek. Arrangements entrusted to Belton Funeral Home of Fairborn.

He was buried in December 2003 at Medway Cemetery, Medway, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #17610950.

     Oscar Henry Semler was born on 16 September 1911 at Williams Co. (probably), ND.¹ He was the son of Clarence William Semler and Amanda C. Herreid. Oscar Henry Semler married Dorothy Lois Burley in December 1947 at Whatcom Co., WA, Dorothy was first married to Vernon Leroy McIvor (1913 - 1946), and had children Leroy, George, and David by April 1940. Oscar Henry Semler died on 31 October 2005 at Milton, Pierce Co., WA, at age 94.

     Oscar William Semler was born on 14 September 1886 at Fairfield, Greene Co., OH. He was the son of George Henry Semler and Lydia Pence. Oscar William Semler married Mildred A. Johnson on 2 June 1917. Oscar William Semler died on 6 October 1978 at Greene Co., OH, at age 92.

     Paul E. Semler was born on 8 July 1902. He was the son of John Henry Semler and Cora Bell Fisher. Paul E. Semler married Helen Fogg, daughter of Edward Kenneth Fogg and Mary Tressler. Paul E. Semler died on 28 September 1987 at Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH, at age 85.

     Paul Henry Semler was born on 28 August 1926 at Bath Twp. (probably), Greene Co., OH. He was the son of Charles Michael Semler and Ella Marie Warwick. Paul Henry Semler began military service U.S. Marine Corps, WWII. He married Rosalyn Elizabeth Weber on 24 January 1973 at Greene Co., OH. Paul Henry Semler died on 17 September 1978 at Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, at age 52.