Syler, Ross (1884-1942)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1942 Dec 17 p. 1

Birth date: 1884

text of obituary:

FARMER LIVING ALONE BURNED TO DEATH AT HIS HOME AT COLONA, MICH.

Sugar, Creek, Ohio, Dec. 10. — Word was received here last week of the death of Ross Syler, 58, native of Homes Co. and former resident of Sugar Creek, who burned to death in his bachelor quarters on a farm at Colona, Mich., the previous Sunday. he was employed on the farm.

Surviving relatives include two daughters, Josephine Zimmerman and Beryl Ferguson of Canton. T. G. Syler of Evansville, Ind., formerly of Sugar Creek, is a brother, and Mrs. A. M. Troyer of Walnut Creek and Mrs. Elmer Troyer of Shreve are sisters. — Sugar Creek Budget.