WALTER, Frederick Lawrence "George" 1869-1943

WALTER, MUHLHOUSE, KLINGER, CHENEY, ROBERTSON

Posted By: COUNTY COORDINATOR
Date: 1/5/2014 at 23:22:05

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MITCHELL, IOWA — Funeral services for George Walter, 73, who died at his home in West Mitchell Saturday night, were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Community church here in charge of the Rev. T. P. Solem, pastor of the Osage Lutheran Church. Burial was made in the Mitchell Cemetery.

Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Miss Virginia Walter, Washington, D.C.; Ed Walter, Burlington, Wisconsin; Mrs. Minnie Cheney and Miss Vivian Cheney of Waterloo and Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Madsen, Taopi, Minnesota.

The Champion Funeral Home of Osage was in charge.

Source: Mason City Globe Gazette, Friday, April 09, 1943, Mason City, Iowa.
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George Walter, 73,
Dies at West Mitchell
Following Long Illness

MITCHELL, IOWA — George Walter, 73, died Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. following a long illness at the Ingersoll convalescent home in West Mitchell.

He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, and came to West Mitchell when a small boy where he had lived since. He was married to Charlotte Klinger of West Mitchell in 1902. She preceded him in death a year ago.

Mr. Walter was a carpenter by trade and served as mayor of West Mitchell for many years. He also served on the board of education for many years.

Surviving are one daughter, Virginia, of Washington, D.C., three brothers. Lew of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, John of California, Ed of Burlington, Wisconsin, and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Cheney of West Mitchell.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete, awaiting the arrival of the daughter from Washington.

Source: Mason City Globe Gazette, Wednesday, April 07, 1943, Mason City, Iowa.
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NOTES:

FindaGrave memorial: George Walter (1869-1943), Memorial # 23102268.

Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Mitchell, Iowa.

The following research credit to J. Roll:

Son of John Walter (1827 - 1889) and Eva Elizabeth (Muhlhouse) Walter (1838 - 1920)
Spouse: Charlotte (Klinger) Walter (1877 - 1942)
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DEATH CLAIMS 3
OLD RESIDENTS
MITCHELL COUNTY

Death this week claimed the lives of three present and former residents of Mitchell county, all in advanced age. George Walter, of Mitchell, Lawrence Soroos of Osage and Mrs. Eva Church, resident of this county until 1926, who died at Watertown, South Dakota.

GEORGE WALTER--

Frederick Lawrence George, son of John and Eva Walter, was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, June 11, 1869, and passed away April 3, 1943, at West Mitchell, Iowa, having attained the age of 73 years, 9 months and 22 days.

During his infancy he was baptized into the Lutheran faith. At the age of five he came with his family to Iowa, locating in West Mitchell, where he spent the remainder of his life. During his youth he completed his education in the Mitchell school and worked on various farms.

On Aptil 26, 1901, at Osage, he was united in marriage with Charlotte Klinger and to this union one daughter, Virginia was born.

As a young man he worked as a millwright in and around Iowa. Later he became associated with his father-in-law in the West Mitchell flour mill. Upon completion of his mill duties he worked as a carpenter until ill health forced him to discontinue his work.

Although the deceased was always interested in national affairs, he took great interest in the community life of Mitchell, and held the office of mayor for many years, and was mayor at the time of his death. He served on the school board for a number of years.

Being interested in music, he was instrumental in organizing several local bands, and also played and sang in various musical organizations.

He was taken ill on November 10, 1942, and was in the Nissen hospital in Osage for three weeks, after which he was taken to the home of his niece, Mrs. William Robertson, in Osage, and then to the home of Mrs. Effie Ingersoll in West Mitchell, where he remained until death, Saturday evening.

He leaves to mourn his loss one daughter, Virginia, of Washington, D.C.; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Cheney of West Mitchell; three brothers: John of Millbrae, California, Lew of Soux Falls, South Dakota, and Edwin of Burlington, Wisconsin; also a number of nieces and nephews.

His wife preceded him in death on March 2, 1942; also preceding him in death were two sisters, Katherine and Theresa; and two brothers, Christian and Henry.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Champion funeral home and at the Mitchell Community church, with the Rev. T.P. Solem officiating. Burial was in the Oak Park [SIC] Cemetery, Mitchell.

Source: Mitchell County Press, Osage, Iowa, 8 apr 1943
(Credit: K. Kittleson)