Merle Edward Gales (1917 - 1938)

Born 9 Mar 1917 in Stearns, Minnesota, United States

Ancestors

Died 16 May 1938 at age 21 in Shingobee Township, Cass, Minnesota, United States

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Biography

Merle was born in 1917. He was the son of Nicholas Gales and Carolina Kraemer. He passed away in 1938.

Obituary

St. Cloud Times 21 May 1938 Sat Page 5
Gales Funeral
Funeral services for Merle Gales were held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at Sacred Heart Church in Sauk Rapids with Rev. John Lauer officiating and burial make in Sacred Heart cemetery.
Mr. Gales die Monday, May 16, having been ill since October. He was 21 years old.
Surviving are his mother Mrs. Charles Black of St. Cloud; his father Nicholas Gales of Suak Rapids and a brother Reuben Gales.
Pallbeareres for the funeral were James Misho, Edward Schlichting, Earl Wippich, Donald Hohn, Jack Hohn and Henry Hohn.
Out of Town relatives present were Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Nelson and Leo Evans of Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. George Bauer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Maritsen, Mrs. Henry Evans and family, Alois Bauer, all of Albany; Mrs. Al Stunetaki of Avon, and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Heurung of Waite Park.

Sources

• Web: Minnesota, Birth Index, 1900-1934 - Name Merrell Edward Gales Birth Date 9 Mar 1917 Birth Place Stearns, Minnesota, USA Father's Surname Gales Mother's Maiden Name Kramers Certificate Number 1917-32756
• 1920 United States Federal Census - Detail Year: 1920; Census Place: Albany, Stearns, Minnesota; Roll: T625_862; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 178; Image: 587. Name Merle Galas Age 2 Birth Year 1918 Birthplace Minnesota Home in 1920 Albany, Stearns, Minnesota Residence Date 1920 Race White Gender Male Relation to Head of House Son Marital Status Single Father's Name Nick Galas Father's Birthplace Minnesota Mother's Name Lena Galas Mother's Birthplace Minnesota Able to read Yes Able to Write Yes Neighbors View others on page Household members Name Nick Galas Age 40 Name Lena Galas Age 22 Name Merle Galas Age 2 Name Rubon Galas Age 0
• Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002 - Name Merle Gales Record Type Death Death Date16 May 1938 Death Place Cass Death Registration Date 1938 Certificate Number 002195 Record Number 783399
• U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current - Name Merle E Gales Birth Date 9 Mar 1917 Birth Place Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America Death Date16 May 1938 Death Place Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America Cemetery Sacred Heart Cemetery Burial or Cremation Place Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota, United States of America Father Nicholas Gales Mother Carolina M Beack https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155142353/merle-e-gales