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Ehler MSgt. Erwin H. Ehler U.S. Army Retired was born on December 19, 1918 in Hallettsville, Texas. He passed away on October 8, 2008 at the age of 89. He was a military man who served his country with pride, while receiving several awards of commendation, including the Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart, and the Bronze Star. He joined the regular U.S. Army in 1937 at the age of 18 and was assigned to Company C, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He served in World War II with the 2nd Division that made the D-Day Normandy landing in 1944 and the Battle of the Bulge. In 1950 he served with the same unit in Korea, was seriously wounded in the Korean War and was flown back to be hospitalized at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He served during the Vietnam War and after 30 years of Army service, he retired from the military in the 4th U.S. Army Hq. Co., which is the 5th U.S. Army at the present time. After retirement he spent most of his time with his family and was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Kirby, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife Adela J. Ehler. They were married 62 years. He is survived by his daughters Gloria Ulrich and husband Bennie Ulrich; Linda Boland and husband Michael Boland, all of San Antonio, Texas; grandsons, Brian Ulrich of Austin, Texas, Chris Boland of Lubbock, Texas and Jason Boland and wife Lauren of Houston, Texas; also numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank BAMC Urology Clinic and their wonderful, caring staff and the excellent care received at the Christus VNA Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or the American Cancer Society. Services Visitation will begin on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, October 13, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Kirby, Texas. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors.

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Erwin H. Ehler

December 19, 1918 - October 8, 2008