Pleasant Hill History Center

The following pictures are of our 2nd annual Cemetery Walk. 

J. C. Klopfer

J. C. Klopfer was born December 28, 1905 in Newton Township.  He was the son of Louis and Edna Minnich Klopfer.  He married Helen McMaken in 1926.  They had one daughter, Virginia.  J. C. became manager of Klopfer’s grocery store when his father died.  J. C. died February 25, 1963.  Portrayed by Tim Tilton.

Jasper Marshall

Jasper Marshall was born April 26, 1853, in Spring Valley, Ohio.  He enlisted in the 7^th Calvary, Company L on December 14, 1875.  He was on hilltop duty the day of the Battle of the Little Bighorn.  He injured his left foot.  He married Mary Jane Moss, December 14, 1883 in Miami County.  He died May 9, 1920 in Newton Township.  Portrayed by Craig Showalter.

Addison Palmer

Addison Palmer was born September 6, 1847.  He was in Company H of the 6^th United States Colored Troops.  He enlisted September 5, 1863 and was promoted to Sergeant, July 20, 1865.  He mustered out with the Company, September 20, 1865.  Addison Palmer died May 29, 1914, in Newton Township.   Portrayed by Levi Armentrout.

Almeda Stout

Almeda was born February 24, 1905 to John Frederich and Agnes (Schlegel) Schultz.  She married Edward B. Stout in 1924.  They had a daughter, Jean in 1925.  Almeda and her husband were avid supporters of Newton School and the Pleasant Hill community.  Almeda died March 30, 1993.  Portrayed by Jean Gilbert.