Hertzler, Ralph H. (1886-1939)

Evening Kansan-Republican obituary: 1939 Mar 31 p. 1

Birth date: 1886 Jun 14

text of obituary:

DOCTOR RALPH H. HERTZLER PASSES

Eminent Physician Died Thursday Afternoon Heart Attack

This community today mourns the passing of a highly valued citizen, one of its successful physicians and a loyal, patriotic, considerate husband, father, companion and friend, in the death of Dr. Ralph H. Hertzler.

Dr. Hertzler suffered a heart attack on the street Thursday afternoon about 2:30 and stepped into the Richerts studio where he sat down. The attack not passing off, he finally asked that a physician be called, and an ambulance was also summoned and he was taken to Bethel hosital, where he passed away at 4:30. Dr. Hertzler had experienced a severe heart attack about a year ago, and remained in bed a few weeks. He was fully cognizant of his condition, and had talked with associated physicians and friends about it, and this knowledge served somewhat to soften the severity of the blow upon his family.