Hirschler, Christian (1879-1955)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 Jan 5 p. 8

Birth date: 1879 Oct 2

text of obituary:

CHRISTIAN HIRSCHLER

Christian Hirschler was born in Schaafbusch, Germany, Oct. 2, 1879. He came to the United States in 1902, arriving in Paso Robles, Calif. For a time he made his home with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schroeder, and worked for them.

In 1906, on Sept. 5, he married Lottie Hirschler. They took up residence on a farm in the Estrella district. They lived on this farm nearly 49 years. Two years ago sickness caused them to sell and thereafter they lived with their daughters. Eight children were born to this union, of whom Erwin and Herbert preceded him in death.

The life of a pioneer brought him many difficult experiences and these he met and accepted bravely and cheerfully. He was known as a good neighbor to all.

Due to a constant and increasing pain in his body he sought medical help and advice. He entered the local hospital in Jan. 1954, and later, during the month of May, he was operated on in a hospital in Santa Barbara. Upon his return he and Mrs. Hirschler stayed in the home of their daughters, Mrs. Elmer Regier of Paso Robles and Mrs. James Miller of San Luis Obispo. It was in the home of Mrs. Miller that he passed on to his eternal reward and joy on Sunday morning, Dec. 4 at 9:15. He attained an age of 76 years, two months and two days.

He leaves to mourn his passing his widow, Mrs. Lottie Hirschler; six children, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller of San Luis Obispo, Lester of Shandon, Raymond of Templeton, Clara and Mrs. Lillian Regier of Paso Robles, Raymond of San Luis Obispo; 12 grandchildren; two sisters in Germany, Maria Hirschler and Dina Goengerich; many nephews and nieces and friends.

Bro. Hirschler was a charter member of the First Mennonite Church of Paso Robles, Calif. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 7, with Rev. M. J. Galle, his pastor officiating.

The Mennonite obituary: 1956 Jan 10 p. 39