4 Apr 1907: Prominent Man Shoots Himself Through Head/Fred von Pein, a Leading Citizen, Suicide as Result of Worry/Industrial Leader/Well Known Piano Maker-Established Addition to South Side/Health Had Been Poor/Left No Word of His Reason-Deed was Committed in Barn-Revolver Used: By shooting himself through the head, Frederick von Pein, a leading German citizen ended his life about 10 o'clock this morning. Despondency was the only known reason. Mr. von Pein applied a revolver that was evidently purchased for the purpose, while cleaning a shed in the rear of his residence at Eighth and South J streets. Death must have been instantaneous. He was found shortly before noon by Mrs. von Pein, who wanted him to answer a telephone communication. He was then huddled where he had fallen from a wheelbarrow on which he probably planned self destruction. Mr. von Pein was 52 years of age. He was born in Germany, coming to America when but a year old. He grew to manhood in Cincinnati. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John von Pein, came to Richmond about ten years ago. Both died here. He is survived by his wife, Lena, four daughters and one son. The children are Mrs. Frances Fienning, Misses Mattie, Jennie and Edna, and Alfred. Councilman Matt von Pein is a brother. Three other brothers, John of Chicago, George of Indianapolis and Edward of Dayton also survive. Mr. von Pein was a member of Herman lodge, I.O.O.F. and of the South Side Improvement Association. He was identified with Reid Memorial United Presbyterian church. The funeral arrangements have not been completed. It is expected that services will be held Sunday afternoon. For two months, Mr. von Pein had been in a state of nervous unrest. He complained of stomach affections and for at least two days had been very melancholy. He did not intimate that he contemplated death, except on one occasion when he informed his son-in-law of his affairs. His suicide was a great shock to the hosts of friends and acquaintances, by whom he was held in high esteem. Mr. von Pein was generally recognized as one of the most progressive of the organization that has done so much for the south side. During the thirty years of his residence here, he was always identified with plans for improvement in the material welfare of the community. At his own heavy expense he laid out the addition opposite his home, constructing cement curbs, gutters and walks and otherwise offering inducements for the settlement of the locality. In many ways he contributed to the advancement of Richmond and his loss will be keenly felt by his fellow co-workers. For almost the entire period of his residence here he was a trusted and valued employee of Starr Piano company. He held one of the most responsible places in the manufacture of pianos and his office commend itself both to his employers and his fellow workers. Only last year did he sever his connection with the local factory. After a short sojourn in Buffalo, N.Y., he returned to Richmond and had been unable to work since, on account of his health. [The Evening News]
7 Apr 1907: The funeral of Fred von Pein took place Sunday afternoon at the home, South J street. Rev. S.J. Lyons officiated. The burial was in the Lutheran cemetery. The pall bearers were George von Pein of Indianapolis; John von Pein of Chicago; Edward von Pein of Dayton and Matt. von Pein of this city, brothers of the deceased, and William Kloecker and John Clawson. [The Evening News]
April 8, 1907 - VON PEIN - The funeral of Fred Von Pein, which was held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon, was one of the most largely attended in many weeks. More than three hundred men employed at the Starr Piano factory, at which place Mr. Von Pein had been employed, attended to show their respect for the deceased. The floral offerings were particularly beautiful. The Rev. Dr. Lyons of Reid Memorial church, preached the funeral sermon, while a quartet, composed of members of the choir of that church sang at the home. At the grave Bert Englebert, Will Surendorf, Aubert Stauber and Mr. Stourm composed a quartet which sang. All were formerly members of the old German singing society which was organized in Richmond several years ago, of which Mr. Von Pein was also a member. Burial was in Lutherania.
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4 Apr 1907: Prominent Man Shoots Himself Through Head/Fred von Pein, a Leading Citizen, Suicide as Result of Worry/Industrial Leader/Well Known Piano Maker-Established Addition to South Side/Health Had Been Poor/Left No Word of His Reason-Deed was Committed in Barn-Revolver Used: By shooting himself through the head, Frederick von Pein, a leading German citizen ended his life about 10 o'clock this morning. Despondency was the only known reason. Mr. von Pein applied a revolver that was evidently purchased for the purpose, while cleaning a shed in the rear of his residence at Eighth and South J streets. Death must have been instantaneous. He was found shortly before noon by Mrs. von Pein, who wanted him to answer a telephone communication. He was then huddled where he had fallen from a wheelbarrow on which he probably planned self destruction. Mr. von Pein was 52 years of age. He was born in Germany, coming to America when but a year old. He grew to manhood in Cincinnati. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John von Pein, came to Richmond about ten years ago. Both died here. He is survived by his wife, Lena, four daughters and one son. The children are Mrs. Frances Fienning, Misses Mattie, Jennie and Edna, and Alfred. Councilman Matt von Pein is a brother. Three other brothers, John of Chicago, George of Indianapolis and Edward of Dayton also survive. Mr. von Pein was a member of Herman lodge, I.O.O.F. and of the South Side Improvement Association. He was identified with Reid Memorial United Presbyterian church. The funeral arrangements have not been completed. It is expected that services will be held Sunday afternoon. For two months, Mr. von Pein had been in a state of nervous unrest. He complained of stomach affections and for at least two days had been very melancholy. He did not intimate that he contemplated death, except on one occasion when he informed his son-in-law of his affairs. His suicide was a great shock to the hosts of friends and acquaintances, by whom he was held in high esteem. Mr. von Pein was generally recognized as one of the most progressive of the organization that has done so much for the south side. During the thirty years of his residence here, he was always identified with plans for improvement in the material welfare of the community. At his own heavy expense he laid out the addition opposite his home, constructing cement curbs, gutters and walks and otherwise offering inducements for the settlement of the locality. In many ways he contributed to the advancement of Richmond and his loss will be keenly felt by his fellow co-workers. For almost the entire period of his residence here he was a trusted and valued employee of Starr Piano company. He held one of the most responsible places in the manufacture of pianos and his office commend itself both to his employers and his fellow workers. Only last year did he sever his connection with the local factory. After a short sojourn in Buffalo, N.Y., he returned to Richmond and had been unable to work since, on account of his health. [The Evening News]
7 Apr 1907: The funeral of Fred von Pein took place Sunday afternoon at the home, South J street. Rev. S.J. Lyons officiated. The burial was in the Lutheran cemetery. The pall bearers were George von Pein of Indianapolis; John von Pein of Chicago; Edward von Pein of Dayton and Matt. von Pein of this city, brothers of the deceased, and William Kloecker and John Clawson. [The Evening News]
April 8, 1907 - VON PEIN - The funeral of Fred Von Pein, which was held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon, was one of the most largely attended in many weeks. More than three hundred men employed at the Starr Piano factory, at which place Mr. Von Pein had been employed, attended to show their respect for the deceased. The floral offerings were particularly beautiful. The Rev. Dr. Lyons of Reid Memorial church, preached the funeral sermon, while a quartet, composed of members of the choir of that church sang at the home. At the grave Bert Englebert, Will Surendorf, Aubert Stauber and Mr. Stourm composed a quartet which sang. All were formerly members of the old German singing society which was organized in Richmond several years ago, of which Mr. Von Pein was also a member. Burial was in Lutherania.
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