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John Milton Straub¹

• Last Edited: 30 Nov 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• John Milton Straub was born on 2 December 1888, Dauphin County, PA. Some sources suggest he was born in Lewistown, Mifflin County.^1,2,3
• He was the son of William Edwin Straub and Annie Marie Rowe.¹
• John Milton Straub married Annie Mary Lenker, daughter of David Luther Lenker and Fannie Jane Hoover, on 31 March 1918, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.^1,4
• John Milton Straub died on 29 March 1943, Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 54.^3,1
• Newspaper obituary:
  JOHN MILTON STRAUB
  John Milton Straub, Millersburg R. D. 3. died Monday at his home after an illness of six weeks. He was aged 53 years and leaves his parents. Mr. and Mrs. William E. Straub, Elizabethville; his wife, two sons, three brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Edward Messersmith of Elizabethville is a sister. Funeral services will be held Thurdsday at 2 p.m.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 30 Mar 1943, Tue, Page 2.⁵
  
• He was buried on 1 April 1943, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.^1,3

• Father*: William Edwin Straub¹
• Mother*: Annie Marie Rowe¹

William Edwin Straub¹

• Last Edited: 24 Nov 2021

• William Edwin Straub married Annie Marie Rowe.¹

Annie Marie Rowe¹

• Last Edited: 24 Nov 2021

• Annie Marie Rowe married William Edwin Straub.¹

Edwin Milton Straub¹

• Last Edited: 30 Nov 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Edwin Milton Straub was born on 19 March 1924, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He was the son of John Milton Straub and Annie Mary Lenker.¹
• Edwin Milton Straub married Shirley Ella Snyder, daughter of Emory B. Snyder and Ida E. Runkle, on 12 July 1947, St. John Lutheran Church, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.³
• Edwin Milton Straub married Estella E. Latsko, daughter of Andrew Lotsko and Christona Ruschak.⁴
• Edwin Milton Straub died on 18 December 2002, at age 78.²

• Father*: John Milton Straub¹ b. 2 Dec 1888, d. 29 Mar 1943
• Mother*: Annie Mary Lenker¹ b. 12 Nov 1896, d. 28 Oct 1955

Mervin Gilbert Straub¹

• Last Edited: 30 Nov 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Mervin Gilbert Straub was born on 23 June 1934, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He was the son of John Milton Straub and Annie Mary Lenker.¹
• Mervin Gilbert Straub married Betty M. Glace, daughter of Roy Glace and Ada Schrader, on 17 November 1956, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.³
• Mervin Gilbert Straub died on 3 March 1994, Community Hospital, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA, at age 59.^2,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mervin Straub, 59, Herndon
  Millersburg native
  HERNDON -- Mervin G. Straub, 59,of Herndon died Thursday, March 3, 1994, at Sunbury Community Hospital.
  Born June 23, 1934, in Millersburg, he was a son of the late John and Annie Lenker Straub.
  He is survived by his wife, Betty Glaze Straub; three sons, Douglas, Keith and Cory, all of Herndon; two daughters, Sue Hensley of Herndon ' and Patty Wolfe of Spring Glen; one brother, Edward of Millersburg; and two grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by a son, Dale.
  The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Seibert Evangelical Congregational Church, Herndon, by the Rev. Randall Sizemore. Burial will be in the Herndon Cemetery.
  Visitors may call from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the church.
  Arrangements are by the James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 06 Mar 1994, Sun, Page 9.⁴
  
• He was buried on 7 March 1994, at Herndon Cemetery, Herndon, Northumberland County, PA.⁴

• Father*: John Milton Straub¹ b. 2 Dec 1888, d. 29 Mar 1943
• Mother*: Annie Mary Lenker¹ b. 12 Nov 1896, d. 28 Oct 1955

Boy David Lenker¹

• Last Edited: 24 Nov 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Boy David Lenker was born on 7 January 1904.³
• He was the son of David Luther Lenker and Fannie Jane Hoover.^2,1
• Boy David Lenker married Mabel D. (?)⁴
• Boy David Lenker and Mabel D. (?) were divorced circa November 1931 Dauphin County, PA; A newspaper report:
  RECEIVES DIVORCE
  Mrs. Mabel D. Lenker of Harrisburg was awarded a divorce in Dauphin County Court last week, from her husband, Boy D. Lenker of Enders. Mrs. Lenker charged that her husband ignored her, sharing more of his attention with her cousin, Miss Verna Weaver of Enders.
  Elizabethville Echo (Elizabethville, Pennsylvania), 05 Nov 1931, Thu, Page 4.⁴
• Boy David Lenker married Verna M. Weaver.^5,4
• Boy David Lenker died on 18 December 1977, Dauphin County, PA, at age 73.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  Boy D. Lenker
  MILLERSBURG - Boy D. Lenker, 73, of Millersburg RDI, died Sunday in the Harrisburg Hospital.
  He was a retired employee of Johnson-Bailie Shoe Co; and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
  Survivors are his wife, Verna M. Lenker; two daughters, Mrs. Betty J. Garber of Williamstown and Miss V. Faye of Rife; two sons, Eugene D. of Killinger and Dennis L. of Lykens; a sister, Mrs. Harold Galer of Millersburg; and seven grandchildren.
  The funeral will be conducted Wednesday in Millersburg.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 20 Dec 1977, Tue, Page 8.⁶
  
• He was buried at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.³

• Father*: David Luther Lenker² b. 1868, d. 16 Jan 1924
• Mother*: Fannie Jane Hoover¹ b. c 1867, d. 1936

Verna M. Weaver¹

• Last Edited: 24 Nov 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Verna M. Weaver was born on 20 June 1910, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She married Boy David Lenker, son of David Luther Lenker and Fannie Jane Hoover.^1,2
• Verna M. Weaver died on 29 May 1997, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 86.¹
• She was buried at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.¹

Mabel D. (?)¹

• Last Edited: 24 Nov 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Mabel D. (?) married Boy David Lenker, son of David Luther Lenker and Fannie Jane Hoover.¹
• Mabel D. (?) and Boy David Lenker were divorced circa November 1931 Dauphin County, PA; A newspaper report:
  RECEIVES DIVORCE
  Mrs. Mabel D. Lenker of Harrisburg was awarded a divorce in Dauphin County Court last week, from her husband, Boy D. Lenker of Enders. Mrs. Lenker charged that her husband ignored her, sharing more of his attention with her cousin, Miss Verna Weaver of Enders.
  Elizabethville Echo (Elizabethville, Pennsylvania), 05 Nov 1931, Thu, Page 4.¹

Betty Jane Lenker¹

• Last Edited: 1 Dec 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Betty Jane Lenker is also referred to as Betty Janeanetta Lenker in some sources.²
• She was born on 23 May 1932, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Boy David Lenker and Verna M. Weaver.¹
• Betty Jane Lenker married Joseph J. Garber, son of Michael Garber and Justina Suchar, on 29 June 1957, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.^3,4
• Betty Jane Lenker died on 18 June 1988, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 56.^1,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Betty Jane Garber
  Betty Jane Garber, 56, of 523 E. Market St., Williamstown, died Saturday in her home.
  She was born in Millersburg, a daughter of Verna Weaver Lenker, of Millersburg, and the late Boy D. Lenker.
  She had been an inspector for TRW Manufacturing Co., Harrisburg.
  She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Williamstown, and was a past president of the church's Women's Council.
  Mrs. Garber was a member of Williamstown and Williams Township Republican clubs.
  Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her husband, Joseph; two daughters, Betty Jo W'hitcomb, New Port Richey, Fla., and Lisa Ann Rhody, Wilmington, Del; a granddaughter, Alicia Rhody; a sister, Faye Lenker, Millersburg; a brother, Dennis Lenker, Halifax.
  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church by Monsi-gnor William P. Body. Interment will be in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. Corl-Dreisigacker Funeral Home Inc., Williamstown, is in charge of arrangements.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 20 Jun 1988, Mon, Page 2.⁵
  
• She was buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.³

• Father*: Boy David Lenker¹ b. 7 Jan 1904, d. 18 Dec 1977
• Mother*: Verna M. Weaver¹ b. 20 Jun 1910, d. 29 May 1997

Eugene D. Lenker¹

• Last Edited: 24 Nov 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Eugene D. Lenker was born on 24 June 1934, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Boy David Lenker and Verna M. Weaver.¹
• Eugene D. Lenker died on 29 July 1981, Dauphin County, PA, at age 47.^1,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Eugene D. Lenker, Farm Accident Victim
  MILLERSBURG - Eugene D. Lenker, 47, of Millersburg RD 2, died Wednesday of injuries suffered in a farm accident.
  He was an employee of Nelson's Express; a farmer; a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church; Local 776, International Brotherhood of Teamsters; and was an Army veteran.
  Surviving are his wife, Mr. Elsie Lenker; a son, Gary Lee of Harrisburg; a daughter, Suzanne C. of home; his mother, Mrs. Verna Lenker of Millersburg RD; a brother, Dennis of Lykens; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Garber of Williamstown and Miss Fay of Millersburg RD; and a granddaughter.
  Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Davids Unitied Church of Christ. The Revs. W. Richard Solberg and Robert A. Stoner will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax.
  Patriot News (Harrisburg, PA), July 30, 1981.³
  

• Father*: Boy David Lenker¹ b. 7 Jan 1904, d. 18 Dec 1977
• Mother*: Verna M. Weaver¹ b. 20 Jun 1910, d. 29 May 1997

V. Faye Lenker¹

• Last Edited: 24 Nov 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• V. Faye Lenker was born in 1936.¹
• She was the daughter of Boy David Lenker and Verna M. Weaver.¹
• V. Faye Lenker died on 7 September 1988, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.^2,1
• Newspaper obituary:
  MILLERSBURG - V. Faye Lenker, 52, of Millersburg RD 1 died Wednesday at home.
  She was a graduate of Millersville University, was an elementary teacher for 32 years in Halifax Area School District, and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the Pennsylvania State Education Association.
  Surviving are her mother, Verna M. Lenker with whom she lived; a brother, Dennis L. of Halifax RD 2; several nieces; and a nephew.
  Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in her church with the Rev. Dr. Nicholas B. Martin, her pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax.
  Friends may call after 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.
  Arrangements are being handled by the Hoover Funeral Homes.
  Memorial contributions may be made to her church, North Street, Millersburg 17061.
  Patriot News (Harrisburg, PA), September 9, 1988.²
  
• She was buried at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.²

• Father*: Boy David Lenker¹ b. 7 Jan 1904, d. 18 Dec 1977
• Mother*: Verna M. Weaver¹ b. 20 Jun 1910, d. 29 May 1997

Joseph J. Garber¹

• Last Edited: 1 Dec 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Joseph J. Garber was born on 11 March 1930, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.^3,1,2
• He was the son of Michael Garber and Justina Suchar.²
• Joseph J. Garber married Betty Jane Lenker, daughter of Boy David Lenker and Verna M. Weaver, on 29 June 1957, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.^1,4
• Joseph J. Garber died on 16 June 2006, Virginia Beach, VA, at age 76.^1,2
• Newspaper death notice:
  GARBER, JOSEPH J., Williamstown, died Friday. June 16, at Virginia Beach, Va. Age 76.
  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, with the Rev. Tri Luong officiating. A viewing will be held at 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Dimon Funeral Homes Inc., 201 E. Market St., Williamstown. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, 140 E, Market St., Williamstown, PA 17098, or to any spinal cord injury charity. To send condolences visit www.dimonfiuneralhome.com.
  Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 20 Jun 2006, Tue, Page 17.⁵
  
• He was buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.²

• Father*: Michael Garber²
• Mother*: Justina Suchar²

Michael Garber¹

• Last Edited: 24 Nov 2021

• Michael Garber married Justina Suchar.¹

Justina Suchar¹

• Last Edited: 24 Nov 2021

• Justina Suchar married Michael Garber.¹

James Franklin Hoy¹

• Last Edited: 24 Nov 2021

• James Franklin Hoy married Amelia Elizabeth Walborn.¹

Amelia Elizabeth Walborn¹

• Last Edited: 24 Nov 2021

• Amelia Elizabeth Walborn married James Franklin Hoy.¹

Harold John Galer¹

• Last Edited: 1 Dec 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Harold John Galer was born on 20 October 1906, Weikert, Union County, PA.¹
• He married Sallie Marsena Lenker, daughter of David Luther Lenker and Fannie Jane Hoover, on 20 October 1927.¹
• Harold John Galer died on 14 December 1989, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 83.¹

Harold John Galer Jr.¹

• Last Edited: 1 Dec 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Harold John Galer Jr. was born on 10 February 1928.¹
• He was the son of Harold John Galer and Sallie Marsena Lenker.¹
• Harold John Galer Jr. died on 3 July 1978, Carteret General Hospital, Morehead City, NC, at age 50.^1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Harold J. Galer Jr.
  HALIFAX - A funeral will be conducted Thursday in Millersburg for Harold J. Galer Jr., 50, Halifax RD4, who died Monday in the Carteret General Hospital, Mooreshead City, N.C.
  Among his survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Raynell E. Paul of Dalmatia; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Galer Sr; and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mae Galer, all of Millersburg; three sisters, Mrs. Cletes Hoy, Mrs. Donna Nelson and Mrs. Linda Forner, all of Millersburg; and a granddaughter.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 05 Jul 1978, Wed, Page 8.²
  
• He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: Harold John Galer¹ b. 20 Oct 1906, d. 14 Dec 1989
• Mother*: Sallie Marsena Lenker¹ b. 29 Jan 1909, d. 13 Oct 1993

David Eugene Galer¹

• Last Edited: 1 Dec 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• David Eugene Galer was born on 5 September 1941, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Harold John Galer and Sallie Marsena Lenker.¹
• David Eugene Galer died on 5 January 1943, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 1.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  DAVID EUGENE GALER
  David Eugene Galer, 134 Pine street, Millersburg, died Tuesday at his home. He was sixteen months old. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Galer; one brother, Harold Galer, Jr., at home; two sisters, Cletes Galer and Donna May Galer, at home.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 P. M. today at the Reigle funeral home. The Rev. Charles Mogel, of Millersburg Lutheran church, will officiate.
  Lykens Register (Lykens, Pennsylvania), 08 Jan 1943, Fri, Page 4.²
  
• He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: Harold John Galer¹ b. 20 Oct 1906, d. 14 Dec 1989
• Mother*: Sallie Marsena Lenker¹ b. 29 Jan 1909, d. 13 Oct 1993