FRED L. ALTER
Fred L. Alter, 79, of 824 York St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, by the Manitowoc Masonic Lodge. Burial
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Alter was born Nov. 25, 1892, at Manitowoc, son of the late Gustav
and Hattie Guttman Alter. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin
in 1914 with a degree in civil engineering. He was a veteran of World
War I serving as a first lieutenant in the 27th Field Artillery from
March 28, 1918, until Feb. 21, 1919. After his discharge he was employed
as city engineer of the City of Manitowoc. In 1927, he became associated
with the Manitowoc Seed Co. and later became president until its
liquidation in 1960. He married Mary McKenzie in 1924 and she preceded
him in death in 1934.
Mr. Alter also served as vice-president of Schuette Bros. Co. and officer
and director of East Wisconsin Trustee Co. He was a 50 year member of the
Masonic Lodge and a charter member of the American Legion Drews-Bleser
Post No. 88.
Survivors include a brother, Clarence, of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. H.C.
Margaret Dunton, of Grand Rapids, Mich., two nieces and two nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday
until the time of service. The casket will remain closed.
Memorials may be made to the donors choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 16, 1972
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[d. 03-15-1972/age 79 yrs.](b. 25 Nov 1892/d. Mar 1972/SSDI)
FRED L. ALTER
Fred L. Alter, 79, of 824 York St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, by the Manitowoc Masonic Lodge. Burial
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Alter was born Nov. 25, 1892, at Manitowoc, son of the late Gustav
and Hattie Guttman Alter. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin
in 1914 with a degree in civil engineering. He was a veteran of World
War I serving as a first lieutenant in the 27th Field Artillery from
March 28, 1918, until Feb. 21, 1919. After his discharge he was employed
as city engineer of the City of Manitowoc. In 1927, he became associated
with the Manitowoc Seed Co. and later became president until its
liquidation in 1960. He married Mary McKenzie in 1924 and she preceded
him in death in 1934.
Mr. Alter also served as vice-president of Schuette Bros. Co. and officer
and director of East Wisconsin Trustee Co. He was a 50 year member of the
Masonic Lodge and a charter member of the American Legion Drews-Bleser
Post No. 88.
Survivors include a brother, Clarence, of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. H.C.
Margaret Dunton, of Grand Rapids, Mich., two nieces and two nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday
until the time of service. The casket will remain closed.
Memorials may be made to the donors choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 16, 1972
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[d. 03-15-1972/age 79 yrs.](b. 25 Nov 1892/d. Mar 1972/SSDI)
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