Tillie Kehrli

 

January 1, 2015



Tillie Louise Kehrli, 87, of Cathlamet died on December 16, 2014 at St. John Medical Center in Longview. She was born in Pomeroy WA to Jack and Bertha (Parr) More on September 26, 1927.She moved to Cathlamet in1943 and in 1946 graduated from Wahkiakum High School. On Feb 15, 1948 Tillie married Casper Kehrli and he preceded her in 1999.

From 1968-1979 Tillie was a clerk at Wahkiakum PUD. She and Casper farmed on Puget Island for many years and they owned Kehrli’s Market on Puget Island from1969-1984. Tillie was a devoted mom, grandma and friend. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, grandchildren and their sports activities. She was a member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, enjoyed the PI Children’s Hospital Auxiliary and was a long time Red Cross Volunteer.

Tillie is survived by her daughter Diane Tischer (Lee), Sons Scott (Pat) Kehrli, Keith Kehrli, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren, sisters-in-law Hulda LeGro of Mt Vernon, Emma Gregory of Roseburg OR., and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held on December 20 at Greenwood Cemetery in Cathlamet. Dowling Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

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