OBIT: Lester William FERNER, 1978, Somerset, Somerset County, PA
  
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    Lester William Ferner, 73, Somerset, died June 10, 1978, at his 
  residence.  Born May 25, 1905, he was a son of the late Warren and Grace 
  (Launtz) Ferner.  He is survived by his wife, Elenora; two children, 
  Richard, Manheim, Germany, and Bill, Kansas City, Mo.; and four 
  grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by one sister.  He was a registered 
  professional engineer and a member of these organizations: Trinity Lutheran 
  Church, Somerset Volunteer Fire Department, Somerset County Firemen's 
  Association, Western Pa. Firemen's Association, F. and A.M. Lodge 358, 
  Jaffa Shrine, Altoona, life member of the New Castle Consistory, charter 
  member of the OX5, Aviation Pioneers, and the Pilot's International 
  Association Inc.  Friends received after 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Richard E. 
  Hauger Funeral Home, where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. 
  Wednesday with the Rev. H. James Meyers and Vicar Robert Briesen
  officiating.  
  Interment, Husband Cemetery.  Masonic Services will be held at 7 p.m. 
  and Firemen Memorial Services at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
  
  Daily American, June 13, 1978
  
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