Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society
Wishing our members and friends a very Happy New Year!
In Memoriam - Howard "Bill" William Ihrig
Our deepest condolences goes out to the Ihrig family. Howard "Bill""William Ihrig and his wife Sandy were long time members of the CGGS.
Bill’s passions were genealogy and outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting. Bill and his wife did genealogical research for family, friends, and strangers, with over 300 projects completed. It was very gratifying watching each family’s story unfold. His Ihrig family came to America from Germany where a “nest” of Ihrig families remained in a small village called Falkengasse for over 200 years. Bill had a photographic memory for genealogical details and was best known for his contagious sense of humor and dry wit. When he got together with his brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews, he kept the whole family laughing continually by telling adventure stories of their ancestors and of his colorful youth.
Bill was a member of The Mayflower Society, The Jamestowne Society, The American Legion, and the IBEW. Bill has made friends with Ihrig families all over the world. Bill's dad always told him if they carry the name Ihrig, they are probably a relative. Bill didn’t know if that is true or not; however, he was forever trying to find out.
Bill passed away November 17, 2020 in Madras, Oregon.
Merry Christmas !
Wishing all our members and friends a very
Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year.
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