Otto Oren GRIFFITH

GRIFFITH, GUSTAFSON, JOHNSON, POGGE, SIMPSON

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:56

Otto Oren Griffith
26 January 1902 ---- 26 July 1939

Mrs. John Gustafson received more details in a letter from friends Wednesday concerning her son, Otto Griffith, who is critically ill in a hospital in West Los Angeles. The letter stated that Otto had been ill for the past three years, suffering from high blood pressure, and had been in the veterans convalescent hospital in West Los Angeles since March 27th, and last Wednesday was transfered to the main hospital.

His condition is regarded as serious and no hopes are held for his recovery.

Otto has been in the navy for years, and was honorably discharged three years ago on account of his health.

The Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, May 11, 1939

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Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon for Otto Griffith at the Kubitschek and Kastler funeral home in Eagle Grove. Rev. Kilbourne of Eagle Grove had charge of the services. Interment was made at the Glenwood Cemetery in Goldfield.

Otto Orin Griffith was born and spent the early years of his life on a farm near Eagle Grove. He joined the Navy in 1924 and spent 15 years in its service, working himself up to a notable position. He was called by death on Wednesday, July 26, at the age of 39 years, and was brought from Los Angeles to Goldfield for burial.

He was a nephew of Danford Griffith and Mrs. L. P. Johnson of this community. Among those who attended his funeral were O. M. Johnson of Goodell, Mrs. Simpson of Renwick, and Mrs. Fred Pogge of Stilson.

The Goldfield Gazette --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, August 3, 1939

source: Eileen Reed