Harold Ernest Goettler
1890–1918 (age 28)
Biography
Harold Ernest Goettler was born in 1890 and came of age during the early twentieth century, a period of unprecedented change and opportunity in America. His life was marked by the idealism and energy of the Progressive Era and the tumultuous years of World War I.
Goettler's life, though relatively brief, left an impression on those who knew him and his community. He passed away in 1918, and his memory is honored at Graceland Cemetery, where his final resting place reflects his place in local history during a pivotal moment in American history.