Bert Danaher

DANAHER

Posted By: Diana Henry Diedrich (email)
Date: 1/5/2007 at 16:08:37

Bert Danaher is Dead; Dorchester Postmaster

Dorchester – Bert Danaher 39, Dorchester postmaster, was found dead in his bed early Wednesday.

Investigating officers said death was due to natural causes. Mr. Danaher had been ill for several months.

Danaher served as postmaster since the resignation of his mother, Mrs. Thomas Danaher, a few years ago. Mrs. Danaher had served as postmistress and telephone operator in Dorchester for many years. She died about two weeks ago.

Surviving, besides his wife, are five children and several brothers and sisters. Body is at Hanson funeral home, Waukon, pending arrangements.

Cedar Rapids Gazette; 7 Feb 1951
Transcribed by Diana Henry Diedrich