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Henry W. Hopler (1841-1930)
Long time supervisor of Williams Township.

1930 Obituary. - Contributed by Jim Petrimoulx - Mar. 2008.

Bay City Times - Friday, March 14, 1930 (Page 22)

G.A.R. VET DIES IN
WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP
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Henry W. Hopler, 88, Was
Last of Band of
Civil War Fighters
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Henry W. Hopler, 88, the last member of the G. A. R. in Williams township, died at his residence today. Mr. Hopler, who had been a resident of Williams township for 65 years, was prominent in county affairs a number of years ago. He served 11 years as a supervisor from his township in the early years of the century, and up until two years ago had been an active member of the board of trustees of Williams township school district No. 2.

He was born Nov. 22, 1841, in Independence township, Oakland county and came to Bay county in his youth. He enlisted in Co. F. 23rd infantry, Aug. 15, 1862 and was discharged June 4, 1863 because of disabilities suffered in the service.

Mr. Hopler is survived by one sister, Mrs. J. H. Lewis, of Mount Pleasant. He never married. I. B. Davis, who made his home with Mr. Hopler for 40 years virtually took the place of a son to the veteran.

He was a charter member of Evergreen lodge, I. O. O. F. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p. m. Sunday from the residence, and at 2 p. m. from Odd Fellows' hall, Auburn, with the Rev. George Gilroy officiating. Burial will be in Williams township cemetery, under the auspices of Evergreen lodge, I. O. O. F.