Kandel, William E. (1889-1959)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1959 Jul 9 p. 1

Birth date: 1889

text of obituary:

Fishing Trip Ends In Death of Farmer

RETIRED FARMER OF BERLIN, O. DROWNS AFTER BOAT OVERTURNS

Sugarcreek, Ohio. — Funeral services were held at the Martins Creek Mennonite Church July 2 for William Kandel, 70, who was accidentally drowned while on a fishing trip.

Mr. Kandel, a retired farmer and his companion, Melvin Miller, had gone fishing on a pond northwest of Berlin Monday evening, Mr. Kandel was making a final cast when the boat upset. Although a swimmer, he was unable to reach shore.

Mr. Miller, who could not swim held on to the overturned boat and was rescued by Andy Weaver, who came to his aid in another boat.

The body of Mr. Kandel was not recovered until the following day. He is survived by his widow, three daughters and two sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1959 Jul 30 p.9