Harry Claude Lynch (1894-1942)

LYNCH, BROOKS

Posted By: John Davis (email)
Date: 10/27/2019 at 16:03:12

Obit posted in Ottumwa Courier February 24, 1942
Harry Lynch Dies While Driving Car
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Harry Claude Lynch 48, of 709 North Fifth street, died suddenly apparently of a heart attack, while driving his car about 11 p.m. Tuesday. The car was going south on Wapello street and struck a tree at the Wapello and Fourth street intersection. Police said there were no skid marks on the paving. Damage to the car was slight. Mr. Lynch was found dead in the driver's seat. Coroner Gordon Traul said death was probably due to a sudden heart attack. Members of the family said Mr. Lynch was driving downtown from his home to buy some milk. Milk bottles were found in the front seat of the car. Mr. Lynch was born February 26, 1894, In Keokuk, the son of Frank and Ann Lynch. Surviving are his wife, Mabel F.; two sons, Jack and James, at home; two sisters Mabel Lynch of Ottumwa and Mrs. Gertrude Brooks of Ottumwa, and a brother, Clarence Lynch of De Land, Florida. He came to Ottumwa in 1898 and was educated here. He served in the World war as a supply sergeant with Co. A. 109th engineers, 34th Division. He enlisted in May 29, 1917 and was discharged July 2, 1919. Funeral services for Harry C. Lynch, 700 North Fifth street, who died suddenly Tuesday, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Lester Jay funeral home with the Rev. Herbert A. Keck, D.D. of the First Methodist church in charge. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn cemetery. Military services will be held at the grave by the local American Legion post. Pallbearers will be J.L. Hart, Dr. H.J. Yetley, Earl A. Wimmer, W.F. Biddison, Carleton E. Jones and Edward H. Binger.