Walters, George 1884-1945

WALTERS

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 6/27/2009 at 15:47:45

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
September 21, 1945

LE MARS PAINTER DIED MONDAY AT ZIMMERMAN HOME

George Walters, local painter and paperhanger, died at the Zimmerman Home Monday evening following a stroke. Mr. Walter had been in failing health with heart trouble for the past six months and suffered a stroke Sunday night.

Deceased was born at Columbus, Ohio, on April 14, 1884, and was 61 years, 5 months and 3 days of age at the time of his death.

Mr. Walters came to Plymouth County about 25 years ago where he made his home for some time, later leaving and returning periodically. During his years of residence in LeMars, he was employed by the late J.P. Poeckes and was still active in his profession until the time of his death.

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at Mauer’s and burial will be in the City Cemetery.