The Crawford County Chapter of the Oho Genealogical Society turns 50 this year!
To celebrate the longevity of our organization, we will be posting articles from our inaugural newsletters over the next few months.
The below obituary was originally published in Volume 1, Issue 1 of the Crawford County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Newsletter in January, 1975.
Transcript of Obituary
Crawford County Obituary January 10, 1920
Crawford County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Newsletter. Volume 1 Issue 1. January 1975.
Complications Cause of Death Of Christ J. Yeiter, Many Years Galion Stone Mason Christ J. Yeiter, well known stone mason, passed away this morning at 5:20 o’clock at the home of his son, Frank Yeiter, corner of Murray and Smith Streets. Mr. Yeiter was forced to abandon his work last October when he was taken ill and has been ailing since that time with complications. Funeral services will be conducted from the Frank Yeiter home on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. F. W. Leich, pastor of the First Reformed church will be the officiating minister. Burial will be made in Fairview cemetery. Peter Boehm & Son, funeral directors. Mr. Yeiter has resided in Galion and spent the greater part of his life as a stone mason. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. Baldinger, Miss Hilda Yeiter; four sons, John Yeiter, Charles Yeiter, Frank Yeiter, and Henry Yeiter, all of whom make their home in Galion.
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