Manitowoc Herald News
Monday, June 25, 1928
FEARED LOSS OF MIND, ENDS LIFE WITH GUN
Worry Over Illness Thought the Cause of Rash Act of Fred Pleuss
Worry over illness which had affected his mind and which he feared would mean the total loss of his mind is believed to have promoted Fred Pleuss, life long resident of the county to end his life at his home on So. Twelfth street early Sunday morning by a shot from a revolver. He survived but a short time, never regaining consciousness.
Mr. Pleuss, 72, left the house shortly after 5 o'clock, visiting the barn. Mrs. Pleuss, who was about the house heard the shot and rushing to the barn found Mr. Pleuss ??? ???and summoned assistance and a physician was sent for but Mr. Pleuss survived but a few minutes. The gun used was a revolver which Mrs. Pleuss has owned for years and which she did not know her husband had taken.
Born in the town of Liberty November 1, 1856, Mr. Pleuss up to fifteen or twenty,years ago, after attaining manhood, was engaged in farming there and had since resided in the city, at one time being engaged as a park attendant. He is survived by his widow, a second wife and by four brothers and one sister, all in Manitowoc county.
No inquest was deemed necessary and the funeral will be held from the late home 1014 So. Twelfth street. Tuesday afternoon at 2, the Rev. Muchmiller officiating
Monday, June 25, 1928
FEARED LOSS OF MIND, ENDS LIFE WITH GUN
Worry Over Illness Thought the Cause of Rash Act of Fred Pleuss
Worry over illness which had affected his mind and which he feared would mean the total loss of his mind is believed to have promoted Fred Pleuss, life long resident of the county to end his life at his home on So. Twelfth street early Sunday morning by a shot from a revolver. He survived but a short time, never regaining consciousness.
Mr. Pleuss, 72, left the house shortly after 5 o'clock, visiting the barn. Mrs. Pleuss, who was about the house heard the shot and rushing to the barn found Mr. Pleuss ??? ???and summoned assistance and a physician was sent for but Mr. Pleuss survived but a few minutes. The gun used was a revolver which Mrs. Pleuss has owned for years and which she did not know her husband had taken.
Born in the town of Liberty November 1, 1856, Mr. Pleuss up to fifteen or twenty,years ago, after attaining manhood, was engaged in farming there and had since resided in the city, at one time being engaged as a park attendant. He is survived by his widow, a second wife and by four brothers and one sister, all in Manitowoc county.
No inquest was deemed necessary and the funeral will be held from the late home 1014 So. Twelfth street. Tuesday afternoon at 2, the Rev. Muchmiller officiating
Manitowoc Herald News
Monday, June 25, 1928
FEARED LOSS OF MIND, ENDS LIFE WITH GUN
Worry Over Illness Thought the Cause of Rash Act of Fred Pleuss
Worry over illness which had affected his mind and which he feared would mean the total loss of his mind is believed to have promoted Fred Pleuss, life long resident of the county to end his life at his home on So. Twelfth street early Sunday morning by a shot from a revolver. He survived but a short time, never regaining consciousness.
Mr. Pleuss, 72, left the house shortly after 5 o'clock, visiting the barn. Mrs. Pleuss, who was about the house heard the shot and rushing to the barn found Mr. Pleuss ??? ???and summoned assistance and a physician was sent for but Mr. Pleuss survived but a few minutes. The gun used was a revolver which Mrs. Pleuss has owned for years and which she did not know her husband had taken.
Born in the town of Liberty November 1, 1856, Mr. Pleuss up to fifteen or twenty,years ago, after attaining manhood, was engaged in farming there and had since resided in the city, at one time being engaged as a park attendant. He is survived by his widow, a second wife and by four brothers and one sister, all in Manitowoc county.
No inquest was deemed necessary and the funeral will be held from the late home 1014 So. Twelfth street. Tuesday afternoon at 2, the Rev. Muchmiller officiating
Monday, June 25, 1928
FEARED LOSS OF MIND, ENDS LIFE WITH GUN
Worry Over Illness Thought the Cause of Rash Act of Fred Pleuss
Worry over illness which had affected his mind and which he feared would mean the total loss of his mind is believed to have promoted Fred Pleuss, life long resident of the county to end his life at his home on So. Twelfth street early Sunday morning by a shot from a revolver. He survived but a short time, never regaining consciousness.
Mr. Pleuss, 72, left the house shortly after 5 o'clock, visiting the barn. Mrs. Pleuss, who was about the house heard the shot and rushing to the barn found Mr. Pleuss ??? ???and summoned assistance and a physician was sent for but Mr. Pleuss survived but a few minutes. The gun used was a revolver which Mrs. Pleuss has owned for years and which she did not know her husband had taken.
Born in the town of Liberty November 1, 1856, Mr. Pleuss up to fifteen or twenty,years ago, after attaining manhood, was engaged in farming there and had since resided in the city, at one time being engaged as a park attendant. He is survived by his widow, a second wife and by four brothers and one sister, all in Manitowoc county.
No inquest was deemed necessary and the funeral will be held from the late home 1014 So. Twelfth street. Tuesday afternoon at 2, the Rev. Muchmiller officiating
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