Gass, Walter Frederick 1883-1957

BORGELT, GASS, ERBE

Posted By: Mary Durr (email)
Date: 1/27/2010 at 11:24:01

Rites Held For Walter F. Gass

Walter Frederick Gass, son of the late Rev. John Jacob Gass and Wilhelmina Borgelt Gass, was born July 14, 1883 at Davenport, and departed this life on May 22, 1957 at 11:45 p.m. at the Veteran's Hospital at Iowa City, at the age of 73 years, 10 months and 22 days.

Mr. Gass was baptized by his father on August 1, 1883, and was confirmed in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Postville on April 3, 1898 by the late Rev. Schuman.

Mr. Gass received his education in the Postville public school. He enlisted in the armed forces in World War I and served overseas.

Left to mourn his passing are his three brothers, Arthur of Postville, Roland of Minneapolis, and Harold of Postville; one sister, Mrs. Arthur (Hertha) Erbe of Postville, with whom he has made his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters, Emma, Rosa, Estella, Elenora and Flora, and two brothers, Edwin and Herbert.

Services were held in the Schutte Funeral Home on Sunday, May 26, at 2:00, with the Rev. Charles E. Witt, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, officiating.

Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping from my mother's obituary collection.
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