William George Peirsol, the son of Jacob and Elizia Peirsol, was born November 16, 1868, at Leon, Iowa.

As a young man he came to Nebraska by covered wagon locating tn the Orafino community.

In 1900, he and Gertrude Trembly were married and six children were born to this union. His wife, Gertrude and son Cecil preceded him in death.

In 1935, he and Naomi Bechtel were united in marriage. They moved to Farnam in 1949, where he resided until the time of his death, January 8, 1968, at the age of 99 years, one month, 22 days.

Survivors include his wife, Naomi; two sons, Elvin Peirsol of Farnam and Vernon Peirsol of Columbus, Ohio. Three daughters, Lena Peirsol of Farnam, Lucille Crisman, of Farnam, and Dolly Aylsworth of Nampa, Idaho. Three grandchildren, Senior Chief MM Keitheon Peirsol, of the U. S, Navy; Marilyn Gardner of Farnam, and Sandra Aylsworth of Portland, Oregon. Eight great grand-children also three step-sons, Carl Bechtel of Allen, Kansas; John Bechtel, Admire, Kansas; and Clarence Betchel, Russell, Kansas. One step daughter, Mary Herber of Dorrance, Kansas. These along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Services were held Thursday, January 11, 1968 at the Farnam Methodist Church with Rev. James Staley officiating.

Burial was in the Farnam Cemetery with the McVay Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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