Walter Rathjesack 1914-1916

RATHJESACK

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 5/23/2021 at 17:43:30

9 December 1916 - The Clinton Advertiser
page 6

Walter Louis Frederick, little 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Rathjesack, of West Main street, died at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at his home from convulsions.

The little one, who was playing on the floor with his baby sister, got hold of a bottle containing some pills which Mr. Rathjesack had been taking. It is supposed that the lad swallowed some of the pills, while the mother was absent from the room. In a few minutes he was taken with convulsions and died before the doctor arrived. The parents have the sympathy of their many friends.

Baby Walter was born September 2, 1914 and was 2 years, 3 months and 6 days old. He is survived by his parents and a baby sister.

The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home to Oakland cemetery. Rev. Hugo Crimm, of St. John's Lutheran church, will officiate.