Hertzler, Arthur E. (1870-1946)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1946 Sep 19 p. 1

Birth date: 1870

text of obituary:

LAST RITES FOR AUTHOR OF “THE HORSE AND BUGGY DOCTOR” AT HALSTEAD

Halstead, Kansas. — Residents of this community gathered at the Halstead school building last Saturday afternoon to pay their last respects to Dr. Arthur E. Hertzler, practicing physician here for 50 years who gained fame as the author of “The horse and Buggy Doctor.” The services were conducted by Rev. C. E. Krehbiel and Rev. J. E. Coe of Newton. The famous doctor’s parents as well as grandparents were Mennonites.

Dr. Hertzler died of uremic poisoning last Thursday, Sept. 12, in the hospital which he founded. He was 76, and had retired from active practice only last February. He was the author of a number of books and articles on medicine in addition to the popular volumes written in the latter years of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Dr. Irene A. Koeneke, and two daughters. The body was sent to Kansas City for cremation.