Tiffin, O., July 12 - Herman Wiley McKitrick, 71, of Findlay, retired railroad worker, dropped dead of a heart attack at a wrestling show here last night. A physician said excitement induced the attack. His daughter, Mrs. Margaret Courtney, was with him.

Telegraph-Forum July 12, 1938

Herman Wylie McKitrick, about 66, a retired Findlay railroad worker, dropped dead of a heart attack while attending a wrestling show in Tiffin last night.

With a party of friends, Mr. McKitrick had made the trip to Tiffin and had felt apparently well. He collapsed during the course of the bouts and died almost immediately. He made his home at 1135 Park street.

The body was returned from Tiffin early this morning and taken to the Coldren funeral home.

The Republican-Courier Findlay July 12, 1938

Tiffin, July 12 - (Special) - Herman Wiley McKitrick, 71, retired Findlay railroad man, dropped dead last night at a wrestling match at Castle Hall arena on Harrison-st.

A heart attack induced by the excitement was given by physicians as the cause of his death.

McKitrick was watching the battle royal from the ringside when he suddenly slumped to the floor. His daughter, Mrs. Margaret M. Courtney, and William Fink, who had accompanied him, were at his side.

The aged man was carried from the arena and a physician summoned. He pronounced him dead on arrival. His body was taken to the Myers' Funeral Home and was later transferred to the Coldren Funeral Home in Findlay.

McKitrick was an enthusiastic wrestling fan and frequently attended matches in this city. He insisted on attending the contests last night and had Fink drive him and his daughter to this city.

The former railroad worker, he had retired because of a heart ailment, police said they were informed. Mrs. Courtney was inconsolable when her father collapsed and refused to leave his side until his body was removed.

Surviving are four daughters and six sons, Mrs. Margaret M. Courtney, Mrs. Blanche Swick, Mrs. Grace Leary, Elijah, Kenneth, Leslie, Carl and Dale McKitrick, all of Findlay; Mrs. Leone Thrailkill, Seattle, Washington; and Herman McKitrick of Cadis, Pa.; and a step-son, Theodore Culley, Kenton.

The Sandusky Register July 13, 1938