Peter R Graber d. 1946

GRABER, RICHARD, WIDMER

Posted By: Volunteer
Date: 8/25/2006 at 18:37:49

Mt. Pleasant News, Monday, January 14, 1946

PETER GRABER FATALLY HURT
Fell From Straw Pile at His Farm

Peter R. Graber, 64, prominent Jefferson township farmer living 1 ½ miles southwest of Wayland passed away Sunday morning at 4:30 at the Memorial hospital, following injuries received in an accident Friday evening. He was admitted to the hospital Saturday morning.

Mr. Graber was attempting to crawl to the top of a straw pile when his hay hook became loose and he fell about 12 feet to the floor. He suffered a fractured hip and an injured pelvis as well as shock. Death resulted from shock.

He leaves his wife, Mrs. Fannie Richard Graber and one daughter, Ada, living at home. A sister, Mrs. John Widmer, and a brother, Daniel Graber, both living in Wayland, also survive.

The funeral will be held at 1:15 Wednesday from the home and at 2:00 o’clock at Sugar Creed church. Interment will be at Sugar Creek cemetery.