William Henry Carpenter Gelshenen

1880–1924 (age 44)

Biography

William Henry Carpenter Gelshenen (1880-1924) carried the quiet dignity of his generation, offering calm counsel to neighbors and family as he navigated the first decades of the twentieth century.

His gentle generosity left a warm impression on those fortunate enough to know him, and he now rests under the peaceful canopy of Woodlawn Cemetery.

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