E. Henry Ehler II

E. Henry “Hank” Ehler II, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 21, 2024, at his home in rural Kellogg. The son of Elmer Henry Ehler the First and Birdie Eula Stacy. Hank was born November 5, 1941, in Marshalltown. He attended and graduated from the Newton Senior High School, Class of 1960. He was a state track champion and runner up, a Drake Relays Champion and runner up in the discus and football throw.

On June 12, 1963, Hank was united in marriage to Janis Faye Sisco, at the Newton First Baptist Church. He enjoyed sharing his home life with Janis for 61 years and loved time with his family. He enjoyed being a livestock farmer and was a retired seed corn plant manager. He enjoyed fishing and watching his grandkids playing ball and exhibiting livestock.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter Mandi Ehler; a grandson Rhett Ehler; and two brothers: Max and Martin Ehler.

A Time of Visitation will be held 5p.m. until 7p.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at The Pence~Reese Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Newton. With a private family graveside services and burial on Wednesday, at Rock Creek Liberty Cemetery in rural Kellogg.

Those left to honor Hank’s memory include his wife Janis of rural Kellogg; his son Elmer “Trai” (Lori) Ehler III of Fairbury, Nebraska; his daughter Stevi Ehler (Trent Rohrdanz) of Newton; his son Jurgen (Mari Anne) Ehler of Tipton; his grandchildren: Levi, Clay, Whitney, Neal, Blake, Rory and Zane; his eight great-grandchildren; a brother Richard Ehler of Newton; and his many extended family and friends.

In lieu of memorials, flowers may be left to Hank’s family.

Online condolences may be left at: www.pencefh.com.