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Obituary:
- • MORLEY BATTLER, RELIEF POLICE OFFICER, DIES SUDDENLY
A former Waterloo County constable for 19 years, Morley Battler, 58, of R.R. 2, Kitchener, died unexpectedly Saturday from a heart seizure suffered at his home in Williamsburg. He was also a former Elora police chief and relieved as constable in Elmira. For 13 years, he had relieved on the Elmira police force during the holiday season and at Fall Fair time. "We'll certainly miss him here," said Chief Harry Jarvis. "He was well-known around here, especially by the farm people and he was wonderful with children." Constable Battler was a familiar figure at every fall fair in the county. Born April 1, 1897, in Wilmot Township, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Battler. Surviving are his wife, the former Elfleda Becker; a son, Clifford of Williamsburg; three daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Eva) Witmer of Williamsburg, Mrs. Howard (Hazel) Knight of Birch Run, Michigan, and Mrs. John (Elaine) Wilfong of Doon. A brother, Weston, predeceased him in 1948. There are 12 grandchildren also surviving. The body rested at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where the funeral service was conducted Tuesday at 2 pm. Rev. A. Ward Woolner, pastor of Alma Street United Brethern Church, officiated. Internment was in Woodland Cemetery.
Elmira Signet, December 22, 1955. p. 5.
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1897 - 1955 (57 years)
