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     Melvin Eugene Semler was born on 29 June 1928 at Byron, Greene Co., OH. He was the son of Harry Franklin Semler and Leah May Stewart. Melvin Eugene Semler began military service U.S. Navy service. He married Cordelia Louise Jackson, daughter of Emmett Jay Jackson and Florence Jane Morrison, on 3 June 1950 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. Melvin Eugene Semler died on 3 April 2007 at Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, at age 78

Obituary -- Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio, Sunday, 8 APR 2007, p.27 (Newspapers.com):

SEMLER, Melvin
78, passed away April 3, 2007. He was the son of Harry & Leah Semler. He retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He is survived by his wife, Louise; son and daughter-in-law, Doug & Mary Semler; daughter and son-in-law, Susan & Don Boyd; five granddaughters; Chela Alley, Lauren & Emily Boyd, Angela & Cassidy Semler; great-grandchildren, Jacob & Skylar Alley. A memorial service will be held Monday at 11 a.m at Trinity United Church of Christ, 821 N. Central Avenue, Fairborn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Mercy Hospice, 1343 N. Fountain Blvd., Springfield, OH 45504 or Trinity United Church of Christ. We greatly appreciate all the heartfelt prayers and thoughtfulness extended to our family. Arrangements by MORRIS SONS FUNERAL HOME, 104 W. Main, Fairborn. Condolences can be sent to www.morris-sons.com.

He was buried in April 2007 at Fairfield Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH.

     Minnie Marie Semler was born on 17 September 1897 at Montgomery Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Henry William Semler and Effie Jane Gebhart. Minnie Marie Semler married Charles Adam Schwartz, son of Lewis Schwartz and Lydia Rebecca Stone, in July 1915. Minnie Marie Semler died on 7 December 1918 at Greene Co., OH, at age 21. She was buried in December 1918 at Fairfield Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #75426030.

     Orion Wilson Semler was also known as "Orrie". He was born on 16 July 1886. He was the son of Henry William Semler and Effie Jane Gebhart. Orion Wilson Semler married Jennie M. Eckert on 25 February 1914 at Greene Co., OH. Orion Wilson Semler died on 30 August 1945 at age 59.

     Orland Richard Semler was born on 14 May 1914 at Spring Brook, Williams Co., ND. He was the son of Lewis Edward Semler and Mabel Kathinka Evenson. Orland Richard Semler married Florence Luella Batdorf, daughter of Victor Clyde Batdorf and Clara May Stull, on 10 June 1941. Orland Richard Semler lived in 1990 at Fairborn, Greene Co., OH. He died on 21 December 2003 at Greene Co., OH, at age 89

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Orland R. Semler, 89, of Beavercreek, formerly of Fairborn, passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003.

Orland was born May 14, 1914, in Spring Brook, ND, the son of the late Lewis and Mabel Semler.

Orland served his country during WWII and was a member of the American Legion #526, Dignam Whitmore Post of Fairborn, the Byron Church, a distributor with Pet Milk Company of Coldwater, and a realtor in Greene County for 25 years.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marilyn, infant son, Batdorf, and 3 brothers, Charles, Lawrence and Lyle Semler.

Survivors include his wife, Florence (Batdorf), of 62 years, daughter, Orlas (Gordon) Schwallie of Fairborn, two grandchildren, Brenda (Steven) Ring of Carmel, IN, and Stephen Schwallie of Racine, WI. Two great-grandchildren, Bennet and Nolan Ring.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, from the Byron Church, 3230 Trebein Road, Fairborn, with Rev. H. Wesley Barnhill officiating. Burial will follow in Medway Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to time of the service. Contributions may be made in Orland's memory to the Byron Church, or Trinity Community Home of Beavercreek. Arrangements entrusted to Belton Funeral Home of Fairborn.

He was buried in December 2003 at Medway Cemetery, Medway, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #17610950.

     Oscar Henry Semler was born on 16 September 1911 at Williams Co. (probably), ND.¹ He was the son of Clarence William Semler and Amanda C. Herreid. Oscar Henry Semler married Dorothy Lois Burley in December 1947 at Whatcom Co., WA, Dorothy was first married to Vernon Leroy McIvor (1913 - 1946), and had children Leroy, George, and David by April 1940. Oscar Henry Semler died on 31 October 2005 at Milton, Pierce Co., WA, at age 94.

     Oscar William Semler was born on 14 September 1886 at Fairfield, Greene Co., OH. He was the son of George Henry Semler and Lydia Pence. Oscar William Semler married Mildred A. Johnson on 2 June 1917. Oscar William Semler died on 6 October 1978 at Greene Co., OH, at age 92.

     Paul E. Semler was born on 8 July 1902. He was the son of John Henry Semler and Cora Bell Fisher. Paul E. Semler married Helen Fogg, daughter of Edward Kenneth Fogg and Mary Tressler. Paul E. Semler died on 28 September 1987 at Yellow Springs, Greene Co., OH, at age 85.

     Paul Henry Semler was born on 28 August 1926 at Bath Twp. (probably), Greene Co., OH. He was the son of Charles Michael Semler and Ella Marie Warwick. Paul Henry Semler began military service U.S. Marine Corps, WWII. He married Rosalyn Elizabeth Weber on 24 January 1973 at Greene Co., OH. Paul Henry Semler died on 17 September 1978 at Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, at age 52.

     Ralph Wilson Semler was born on 17 May 1917. He was the son of Orion Wilson Semler and Jennie M. Eckert. Ralph Wilson Semler married Frances L. Welton, daughter of (?) Barger, on 8 March 1939. Ralph Wilson Semler died on 20 January 2011 at Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, at age 93.

     Robert Franklin Semler was born on 8 September 1923 at Osborn, Greene Co., OH. He was the son of Herman Walter Semler and Callie Mae Axman. Robert Franklin Semler began military service WW II service, U.S. Army Air Corps. He married Mildred Ceroa Lytle, daughter of Scott Erwin Lytle and Helen M. Fluhart, on 26 October 1946. Robert Franklin Semler died on 28 April 2012 at Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, at age 88 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

SEMLER, Robert F. "Bob", age 88, of Fairborn, OH, died peacefully Saturday, April 28, 2012. Bob was born in Osborn Corners, OH on Sept. 8, 1923 to the late Herman & Callie (Axman) Semler.

He was an Army Air Corp veteran, retired from WPAFB. He was a member of the American Legion Post #526, Friends of the National Museum of the U.S.A.F. and of the Waco Historical Society.

He was also preceded in death by
his beloved wife of 45 years, Mildred C. (Lytle) Semler;
a sister, Marianna Maurer.

He is survived by
his daughter, Susan Semler;
his son & daughter-in-law, Steven & Janice Semler;
1 sister, Dorothy Whitaker;
a close friend, Harrison "Bud" Golem.

Funeral service at the Burcham Jennings Funeral Home. Interment Byron Cemetery. He was buried in 2012 at Byron Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #89358977.

     Robert Lee Semler was born in 1903. He was the son of John Henry Semler and Rosa Brent Smith. Robert Lee Semler died in 1904.

     Susanna Ellas Semler was born on 10 July 1875 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Walter John Semmler and Dorotha Wilhelmina Louise Schmidt. Susanna Ellas Semler married George Henry Gheen, son of Thomas Gheen and Mary Jane Heffner, on 18 May 1893. Susanna Ellas Semler lived in 1939 at near New Carlisle, Clark Co., OH. She died on 3 February 1949 at age 73.

     Thelma M. Semler was born on 20 June 1907 at Greene Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Charles E. Semler and Edna P. Graham. Thelma M. Semler married Starling L. Good in 1952. Thelma M. Semler was buried in 1984 at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. She died on 15 December 1984 at Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., OH, at age 77. She was buried in December 1984 at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #97747797.

     Virginia E. Semler was born on 12 April 1924 at Montgomery Co., OH, 1920 census shows age 10. ??? She was the daughter of Charles E. Semler and Edna P. Graham. Virginia E. Semler married Robert Lee Apple, son of Perry Fernando Apple and Maude Grace Olinger. Virginia E. Semler died on 17 July 2000 at Montgomery Co., OH, at age 76. She was buried in July 2000 at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #90401809.

     William Frederick Semler was born on 13 February 1867 at Montgomery Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of Walter John Semmler and Dorotha Wilhelmina Louise Schmidt. William Frederick Semler married Emma Ruth Kessler, daughter of Andrew Kessler and Anna Caylor, circa 1893.³ William Frederick Semler lived on 5 June 1900 at Osborn, Greene Co., OH, in his mother in-law's home.³ He died on 21 April 1943 at Greene Co., OH, at age 76. He was buried in April 1943 at Medway Cemetery, Medway, Clark Co., OH.

     William Marion Semler was also known as "Mike". He was born on 8 August 1909 at Yellowstone Co. (probably), MT.¹ He was the son of Charles Michael Semler and Ella Marie Warwick. William Marion Semler married Martha McAdams on 7 November 1931. William Marion Semler died on 25 April 1964 at age 54.

     Semler was born on 20 June 1949. He was the son of Orland Richard Semler and Florence Luella Batdorf. Semler died on 2 July 1949.

     Anna Maria Semmler was born circa 1822 at Unterseiben (Unter-Seibertenrod), Amt Grünberg (now Vogelsbergkreis), Hessen Darmstadt, Germany.^1,2 She was the daughter of Caspar Semmler and Maria Catherine Roth.¹ Anna Maria Semmler married George Grane before August 1846, they were married in Germany prior to immigrating to the U.S. in August, 1846.¹

     Note: The German surname "Semmler" is derived from "semmel", a small baked bread traditionally from the southern region of modern Germany.

Anecdotal information and some online genealogies indicate a daughter named Rosa born 1857 in Dayton, married to a Rahn, and cite the 1880 census, Dayton, Ohio, in which a Rosa, age 23, is the wife of M. C. Rahn. But that Rosa is listed as having both parents born in Ohio. Moreover, Catherine Semmler would have been about 54 years old in 1857, based on her 1850 age. The family tradition is that six children immigrated with the family, and the 1846 ship's passenger list accounts for six children coming with Caspar, so I doubt the "Rosa" theory very much. DLB - 2015.

Caspar Semmler was born circa 1802 at Unterseiber (now Unter-Seibertenrod), Amt Grünberg (now Vogelsbergkreis), Hessen Darmstadt, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany), Caspar gave his age as 44 in August, 1846, for the ship's passenger list.¹ He married Maria Catherine Roth, The passenger list for the ship Luisa from Bremen to Baltimore, dated 24 AUG 1846, shows Caspar Semmler and his children and son in-law, but does not show a wife. It is possible that she immigrated earlier or later, and it is also possible that the Catherine Semler listed on the 1850 census with his younger children was a second wife, and not their mother, but no marriage record has been found in the U.S.A. More research needed. DLB 2015.^1,2

Caspar Semmler immigrated on 24 August 1846; On the ship Louisa from Bremen to Baltimore, indicating destination "Ohio". Baltimore, Maryland. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Baltimore, Maryland, 1820-1891. Micropublication M255. RG036. 50 rolls. National Archives, Washington, D.C. He died before September 1850 at Mad River Twp., Montgomery Co. (probably), OH.
Note:

(1) Hessisches Staatsarchive Darmstadt (Hesse Archives); R21B, Auswanderer-Nachweise:

"verz2315903
Identifier: HStAD, R 21 B, NACHWEIS
Description model: Case file
Title: Semmler, Caspar, Herkunft: Unter-Seibertenrod. - Auswanderungsdatum:...
Life span: 1841-03"


(2) A Frederick "Simler", born about 1830 in "Bavaria Germany", is found in the 1860 census, living in Mad River Twp., Montgomery County, Ohio adjacent to a Frederick Swartz, butcher, who may have had some relationship with the Schwartz husband of Elizabeth Semmler, daughter of Caspar Semmler. This same Frederick Semler family closely matches the Frederick and Mary Semler family found in 1870 Columbus, Ward 7, Franklin County, Ohio. The only match in 1850 is to a Frederick Semler in Hagerstown, Maryland. Further research needed to determine his parents. Also, a Caspar Semler is buried in the Dayton, Ohio Veterans Administration cemetery, with Civil War service. I suspect this was the Caspar Semmler, age 19 and born in Hessen Darmstadt, listed in the 1860 census, Springfield, Ohio, with no obvious relationship to the Semlers of Montgomery and Greene Counties (but with the same Hessen Darmstadt origin). Further research is needed to confirm. DLB 2015.

     Elizabeth Catherina Semmler was also known as "Elizabeth" The marriage record shows Catherine Semler, but the 1870 and 1900 censuses show "Elizabeth". She was born in December 1832 at Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, listed as 13 on the ship's passenger list (AUG 1846.)^1,2 She was the daughter of Caspar Semmler and Maria Catherine Roth.² Elizabeth Catherina Semmler married Valentin Heinrich Schwartz, son of Marcus Schwartz and Elizabeth Ballis, on 9 March 1859 at Montgomery Co., OH, Ceremony by Hermann Borchars. Elizabeth Catherina Semmler and Valentin Heinrich Schwartz were divorced before June 1900; Valentin and Elizabeth were living alone in separate residences as of the 1900 census, marital status was "D" for both of them. Elizabeth Catherina Semmler died on 10 October 1913 at age 80.

     George W. Semmler was born on 20 April 1866 date calculated from headstone inscription which appears to read "Aged 13YS. 8M. 23 D." He was the son of John Henry Semmler and Eliza Elizabeth Detrick. George W. Semmler died on 12 January 1880 at Bath Twp., Greene Co., OH, at age 13. He was buried in January 1880 at Fairfield Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #76742284.

     Henry Semmler was born in 1836 at Hesse Darmstadt, Germany.^1,2,3 He was the son of Caspar Semmler and Maria Catherine Roth.² Henry Semmler married Fredericke Louisa (?) in 1859. Henry Semmler died on 17 June 1926 at Montgomery Co., OH. He was buried in June 1926 at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

     John Henry Semmler was born on 24 January 1843 at Hesse Darmstadt, Germany. He was the son of Caspar Semmler and Maria Catherine Roth.¹ John Henry Semmler married Eliza Elizabeth Detrick, daughter of George Detrick and Sophia Miller, circa 1862.² John Henry Semmler died on 5 December 1924 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 81. He was buried in December 1924 at Fairfield Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #76742314.

     Maria Catherina Semmler was also known as "Catherine". She was born in March 1827 at Hesse Darmstadt, Germany.^1,2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Caspar Semmler and Maria Catherine Roth.² Maria Catherina Semmler married Lewis Niemeier on 11 April 1850 at Montgomery Co., OH, license application 6 APR 1850 names her "Catherine Simler".
Three children born, all living as of 1900 census. Maria Catherina Semmler died after 16 June 1900.
Note: This person "Catherina" listed in the family on the 1850 census appears to be the same individual as the "Elizabeth" listed on the ship's passenger list -- the age differs by one year and the birth order is a match. Elizabeth could have been the calling name of a child christened Catherina Elisabetha. On the 1850 census she is annotated "insane" -- perhaps a language issue with the enumerator, since the surname was also mangled to read "Cimley". DLB 2015.^1,2

     Walter John Semmler was born on 1 September 1829 at Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, 1870 census shows age "39."^1,2 He was the son of Caspar Semmler and Maria Catherine Roth.¹ Walter John Semmler married Dorotha Wilhelmina Louise Schmidt on 7 May 1854. Walter John Semmler lived in 1880 at Harrison Twp., Montgomery Co., OH, the second "M" in "Semmler" was dropped by 1880.³ He died on 8 August 1916 at Mad River Twp., Montgomery Co., OH, at age 86 Ohio Death Records:
Volume Number: 2027, Certificate Number: 51855
County: Montgomery
Date of Death: 8/8/1916.

     George Semple was born in 1868. He was the son of Dr. James Semple and Susan Lyne Reamey.

     Dr. James Semple married Susan Lyne Reamey, daughter of Col. Daniel Reamey and Susannah Starling, circa 1859.

     Kate Reamey Semple was born in 1871. She was the daughter of Dr. James Semple and Susan Lyne Reamey.

     Lucy Semple was born in 1863. She was the daughter of Dr. James Semple and Susan Lyne Reamey.

     Richard Buckner Semple was born in 1870. He was the son of Dr. James Semple and Susan Lyne Reamey.