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Carl H. Whitaker

22 Nov 1897 – 28 May 1961

Birth22 Nov 1897
Death28 May 1961
CemeteryColumbus Cemetery
Columbus , Platte County , Nebraska , USA
Added byShirley (Bruhn) Martys on 01 Sep 2008
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19609149

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From the web site @ http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/county/platte/whoplabios.html WHITAKER, CARL H: Water Commissioner; b Columbus, Neb Nov 22, 1897; s of Walter W Whitaker- Elizabeth Schalatuer; ed Columbus, m Marie Webb Dec 14, 1922 Council Bluffs Ia; s Maurice; 1917-25 with Dussel & Son Plumbing Co, Columbus; 1925-31 asst water commr; 1931- city water commr; mbr vol fire dept; Izaak Walton; ARC, first aid div; FOE, secy; BPOE; Meth Ch; hobbies, BSA, fishing, baseball; res 1104 5th, Columbus. ---------------------------------- From the web page; http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/resources/OLLibrary/Platte/pages/bios/hpcn0177.htm Carl H. Whitaker, the son of Walter W. and Elizabeth Schalatuer Whitaker, was born in Columbus on November 22, 1897. He attended the Columbus schools and after finishing school, learned the plumber's trade. From 1917-1925, he worked for the Dussell and Son Plumbing Company in Columbus. In 1925, he was appointed City Water Commissioner, and served in that office for six years. In 1931, he was elected City Water Commissioner, and has served in that capacity for nineteen years. On December 14, 1922, at Council Bluffs, Iowa, Carl H. Whitaker was married to Marie Webb, the daughter of Edward Webb. After their marriage, they established their home in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Whitaker have one son, Maurice, who attended the Columbus schools. Carl Whitaker holds membership in the Columbus Fire Department, the Izaak Walton League, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, of which he served, as secretary, and the B.P.O.E. (Elks). His hobbies are fishing and baseball. Politically, he is affiliated with the Democratic Party. Mr. and Mrs. Whitaker are members of the Methodist Church in Columbus.

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