Ewald H. Billeau (1890-1982)
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| Ewald H. Billeau | |
|---|---|
| Born: | 12 Nov 1890 Resort Twp., Michigan |
| Died: | 8 Jun 1982 Petoskey, Michigan |
| Father: | John Charles Billiau |
| Mother: | Carolina Yahr |
| Siblings: | Otto Billiau Albert C. Billiau Elma Josephine Billiau Ewald H. Billeau John Herbert Billiau Arnold Billiau Amelia Christine Billiau Arthur W. Billiau Helena P. Billiau Harold R. Billiau |
| Spouse: | Eleanor Louise Emma Schomberg |
| Married: | 22 Sep 1934 Petoskey, Michigan |
[edit] Obituary
Petoskey News-Review, Wednesday, June 9, 1982:
Funeral services for Ewald H. Billeau, 91, of Petoskey, will be held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at the Winchester-Hallead Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Elder of the Emmanuel Evangelical Church will officiate and burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Billeau died June 8 at Little Traverse Division of Northern Michigan Hospitals.
He was born Nov. 12, 1890 in Resort Township and had resided in Northern Michigan most of his life. He attended Resort Township schools and was a self-employed contractor, lot developer and builder.
Mr. Billeau was a veteran of World War I, serving with the 310th Engineers Battalion. He was a member of the famed Polar Bear Expedition in Russia.
Survivors include his wife, the former Eleanor (Nora) Schomberg, who he married Sept 22, 1934; one brother, Arthur of Petoskey; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Winchester-Hallead Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
[edit] Sources
- 1900 Federal Census, Resort Twp., Emmet County, Michigan, 18 Jul 1900:
- Billiau, John
- , Awalt, Son, W, M, b. Nov 1890, 9, single, Mich, Germany, Canada, At School
- Marriage: Emmet County, Michigan, Vital Records Search, Marriages:
- BILLEAU, Ewald H. & SCHOMBERG, Eleanor Louise Emma
- Date of Marriage: 9/22/1934
- Liber: 5
- Folio: 17
- Death: Emmet County, Michigan, Vital Records Search, Deaths:
- BILLEAU, Ewald H
- Date of Death: 6/8/1982
- Liber: 1982
- Folio: 190
- Place of Death: Petoskey, MI
- Burial: Greenwood Cemetery Index, Petoskey, Michigan:
- BILLEAU, Ewald H.
- Age: 91
- Born: 11/12/1890
- Died: 6/8/1982
- Burial: 6/12/1982
- Cemetery: Greenwood, Petoskey
- Obituary: on file
- Section: A
- Block: 143
- Lot: 5 - N 1/2
- Military: WW1 - US Army Engineers, 310th Battalion, Polar Bear Expedition, Sgt. First Class
