Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Mrs. Drusaillia Oberle, 1875-1940















According to her death record, Drusaillia Oberle was born in Newbury, Ontario, Canada in 1875 to William and Margaret Crimm. Records on file at FamilySearch indicate that Ralph Oberle and Drusaillia Crimm were married in Monroe, Michigan on January 1, 1918. Eventually the couple moved to Sandusky, Ohio. The Sandusky Star Journal of December 27, 1940 reported that Mrs. Drusaillia Oberle died on December 26, 1940, following a brief illness. Mrs. Oberle was survived by several brothers and sisters, residing in Canada and Michigan. Funeral services for Mrs. Oberle were held at the Charles Andres & Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. T.J.C. Stellhorn officiating. Burial was at Oakland Cemetery. Drusaillia's first name is most likely a variation of the name Drusilla, of Latin origin.

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