A. W. Ehrsam

1876–1941 (age 65)

Biography

A. W. Ehrsam, born in 1876, balanced professional responsibilities with his commitment to civic life, becoming a dependable presence in Mount Hope gatherings and charitable efforts. He championed local schools and veterans' commemorations, always mindful of the bonds that united neighbors.

Throughout the decades he continued to mentor younger volunteers, believing that engaged citizens could preserve the best of small-town values. His legacy of service is recalled by those who visit Mount Hope Cemetery.

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