Sturgess, Earl J.

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Birth

Earl J. Sturgess was born in Knox, the son of Lewis T. Sturgess and the late Jennie C. Lewis. His siblings were:

Education

Occupation

Earl Sturgess was a retired employee of the New York State Thruway Authority. He was a charter member of the former Helderberg Grange and a member of the former United Methodist Church, both located in Township.

Marriage & Children

Earl Sturgess married Erna Weatherwax, who died in 1982. Their children were:

  • Lewis W. Sturgess of Unadilla
  • Dr. Jeanette S. Lamb of Nixa, Mo.

Death

Earl J. Sturgess of 20 Maple Ave;, Unadilla (Otsego Co.), formerly of Knox, died Tuesday, Dec. 16 (1986) at the hospital in Sidney (Delaware Co.).

Obituary

Earl J. Sturgess Obituary - Altamont Enterprise — December 25, 1986

EARL J. STURGESS

Earl J. Sturgess of 20 Maple Ave;, Unadilla (Otsego Co.), formerly of Knox, died Tuesday, Dec. 16 (1986) at the hospital in Sidney (Delaware Co.). He was 87.

Born in Knox, Mr. Sturgess was a retired employee of the New York State Thruway Authority. He was a charter member of the former Helderberg Grange and a member of the former United Methodist Church, both located in Township.

He had also served the Town of Knox as town clerk and historian.

His wife, Erna Weatherwax, died in 1982.

Survivors include a son, Lewis W. Sturgess of Unadilla; a daughter, Dr. Jeanette S. Lamb of Nixa, Mo.; a sister, Dorothy (Mrs. Howard) Schoonmaker of Berne; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a nephew and several nieces. He was also the brother of the late Victor C. and Keith W. Sturgess. Funeral and committal services were held Sunday, Dec. 21 at Westcott Funeral Home, Unadilla. Burial was in Knox Cemetery.

Altamont Enterprise — December 25, 1986

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