Funeral services for Andrew Ossman were held this morning at 9:30 at the Church of the Annunciation, the cortege leaving the home, 1513 Poplar Street, at 9. Father Edward L. Horgan soleminized the mass, assisted by the Annunciation choir. James Griffin, an old friend, furnished music from the violin.
Pallbearers, all lifelong friends, included William Briel, Elmer McCay, Michael McDermott, Vincent Sullivan, John O'Rourke, and Tom O'Mahoney. Services were largely attended and many floral tributes were sent. Interment was made in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Andrew Aloysius Ossman was born in Leadville October 13, 1903, being 26 years old at the time of his death. Due to an illness, he became totally blind when less than two weeks old. He was cared for at his home until seven years of age, then entered the Colorado State School for the Blind at Colorado Springs, where he made an excellent record in all of his work. He was especially interested in mechanics and electricity at the school, studies which he continued after returning home at the age of 16.
At the school, he cultivated an excellent baritone voice and acquired marked ability as a piano player. He appeared on lodge and public entertainment programs here on numerous occasions, and arrangements had been practically completed at the time of his death for his regular appearance on the KLZ broadcasting station of Denver, as a singer and entertainer.
Although young Ossman never had the use of his sight, he understood mechanical and electrical apparatus and problems, as few young men of his age. He had a radio receiving set of his own and was studiously familar with all of its intricasies. For several years he had been deeply interested in the problem of static and had worked on various devices for the elimination of radio noises.
Interested in mechanical work, he early mastered the mechanics of the modern automobile engine and recently had completely overhauled several automobile motors.
Andrew Ossman was an exceptionally likable young man and had many friends in this city. He had so developed his sence of sound that he readily recognized the footsteps of his friends and would easily call them by name as he met them on the street. Shorly after the talkies were installed in Leadville, he was taken in the theater and secured as much enjoyment from the entertainment as any of his more fortunate friends who could see as well as hear. Friends remarked that he did not miss a single laugh of the performance and was apparently as conversant with the theme and complications of the picture as any who had seen the drama pass over the screen.
For several mornings young Ossman had complained of not feeling well, but his condition did not become serious until last Wednesday morning when he suffered an attack of double pneumonia. His death occurred Friday morning, March 14.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Ossman, 1513 Poplar Street; four sisters, Mrs. Wesley Saucke, 1005 Poplar Street; Mrs. Joe Eberle, 1415 Poplar Street; and Misses Emma and Mary Ossman, and by three brothers, Emmett Ossman, 217 East Eighth Street, and Conrad and James Ossman, living at home. (Leadville Herald Democrat March 18, 1930)
Pallbearers, all lifelong friends, included William Briel, Elmer McCay, Michael McDermott, Vincent Sullivan, John O'Rourke, and Tom O'Mahoney. Services were largely attended and many floral tributes were sent. Interment was made in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Andrew Aloysius Ossman was born in Leadville October 13, 1903, being 26 years old at the time of his death. Due to an illness, he became totally blind when less than two weeks old. He was cared for at his home until seven years of age, then entered the Colorado State School for the Blind at Colorado Springs, where he made an excellent record in all of his work. He was especially interested in mechanics and electricity at the school, studies which he continued after returning home at the age of 16.
At the school, he cultivated an excellent baritone voice and acquired marked ability as a piano player. He appeared on lodge and public entertainment programs here on numerous occasions, and arrangements had been practically completed at the time of his death for his regular appearance on the KLZ broadcasting station of Denver, as a singer and entertainer.
Although young Ossman never had the use of his sight, he understood mechanical and electrical apparatus and problems, as few young men of his age. He had a radio receiving set of his own and was studiously familar with all of its intricasies. For several years he had been deeply interested in the problem of static and had worked on various devices for the elimination of radio noises.
Interested in mechanical work, he early mastered the mechanics of the modern automobile engine and recently had completely overhauled several automobile motors.
Andrew Ossman was an exceptionally likable young man and had many friends in this city. He had so developed his sence of sound that he readily recognized the footsteps of his friends and would easily call them by name as he met them on the street. Shorly after the talkies were installed in Leadville, he was taken in the theater and secured as much enjoyment from the entertainment as any of his more fortunate friends who could see as well as hear. Friends remarked that he did not miss a single laugh of the performance and was apparently as conversant with the theme and complications of the picture as any who had seen the drama pass over the screen.
For several mornings young Ossman had complained of not feeling well, but his condition did not become serious until last Wednesday morning when he suffered an attack of double pneumonia. His death occurred Friday morning, March 14.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Ossman, 1513 Poplar Street; four sisters, Mrs. Wesley Saucke, 1005 Poplar Street; Mrs. Joe Eberle, 1415 Poplar Street; and Misses Emma and Mary Ossman, and by three brothers, Emmett Ossman, 217 East Eighth Street, and Conrad and James Ossman, living at home. (Leadville Herald Democrat March 18, 1930)
Funeral services for Andrew Ossman were held this morning at 9:30 at the Church of the Annunciation, the cortege leaving the home, 1513 Poplar Street, at 9. Father Edward L. Horgan soleminized the mass, assisted by the Annunciation choir. James Griffin, an old friend, furnished music from the violin.
Pallbearers, all lifelong friends, included William Briel, Elmer McCay, Michael McDermott, Vincent Sullivan, John O'Rourke, and Tom O'Mahoney. Services were largely attended and many floral tributes were sent. Interment was made in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Andrew Aloysius Ossman was born in Leadville October 13, 1903, being 26 years old at the time of his death. Due to an illness, he became totally blind when less than two weeks old. He was cared for at his home until seven years of age, then entered the Colorado State School for the Blind at Colorado Springs, where he made an excellent record in all of his work. He was especially interested in mechanics and electricity at the school, studies which he continued after returning home at the age of 16.
At the school, he cultivated an excellent baritone voice and acquired marked ability as a piano player. He appeared on lodge and public entertainment programs here on numerous occasions, and arrangements had been practically completed at the time of his death for his regular appearance on the KLZ broadcasting station of Denver, as a singer and entertainer.
Although young Ossman never had the use of his sight, he understood mechanical and electrical apparatus and problems, as few young men of his age. He had a radio receiving set of his own and was studiously familar with all of its intricasies. For several years he had been deeply interested in the problem of static and had worked on various devices for the elimination of radio noises.
Interested in mechanical work, he early mastered the mechanics of the modern automobile engine and recently had completely overhauled several automobile motors.
Andrew Ossman was an exceptionally likable young man and had many friends in this city. He had so developed his sence of sound that he readily recognized the footsteps of his friends and would easily call them by name as he met them on the street. Shorly after the talkies were installed in Leadville, he was taken in the theater and secured as much enjoyment from the entertainment as any of his more fortunate friends who could see as well as hear. Friends remarked that he did not miss a single laugh of the performance and was apparently as conversant with the theme and complications of the picture as any who had seen the drama pass over the screen.
For several mornings young Ossman had complained of not feeling well, but his condition did not become serious until last Wednesday morning when he suffered an attack of double pneumonia. His death occurred Friday morning, March 14.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Ossman, 1513 Poplar Street; four sisters, Mrs. Wesley Saucke, 1005 Poplar Street; Mrs. Joe Eberle, 1415 Poplar Street; and Misses Emma and Mary Ossman, and by three brothers, Emmett Ossman, 217 East Eighth Street, and Conrad and James Ossman, living at home. (Leadville Herald Democrat March 18, 1930)
Pallbearers, all lifelong friends, included William Briel, Elmer McCay, Michael McDermott, Vincent Sullivan, John O'Rourke, and Tom O'Mahoney. Services were largely attended and many floral tributes were sent. Interment was made in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Andrew Aloysius Ossman was born in Leadville October 13, 1903, being 26 years old at the time of his death. Due to an illness, he became totally blind when less than two weeks old. He was cared for at his home until seven years of age, then entered the Colorado State School for the Blind at Colorado Springs, where he made an excellent record in all of his work. He was especially interested in mechanics and electricity at the school, studies which he continued after returning home at the age of 16.
At the school, he cultivated an excellent baritone voice and acquired marked ability as a piano player. He appeared on lodge and public entertainment programs here on numerous occasions, and arrangements had been practically completed at the time of his death for his regular appearance on the KLZ broadcasting station of Denver, as a singer and entertainer.
Although young Ossman never had the use of his sight, he understood mechanical and electrical apparatus and problems, as few young men of his age. He had a radio receiving set of his own and was studiously familar with all of its intricasies. For several years he had been deeply interested in the problem of static and had worked on various devices for the elimination of radio noises.
Interested in mechanical work, he early mastered the mechanics of the modern automobile engine and recently had completely overhauled several automobile motors.
Andrew Ossman was an exceptionally likable young man and had many friends in this city. He had so developed his sence of sound that he readily recognized the footsteps of his friends and would easily call them by name as he met them on the street. Shorly after the talkies were installed in Leadville, he was taken in the theater and secured as much enjoyment from the entertainment as any of his more fortunate friends who could see as well as hear. Friends remarked that he did not miss a single laugh of the performance and was apparently as conversant with the theme and complications of the picture as any who had seen the drama pass over the screen.
For several mornings young Ossman had complained of not feeling well, but his condition did not become serious until last Wednesday morning when he suffered an attack of double pneumonia. His death occurred Friday morning, March 14.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Ossman, 1513 Poplar Street; four sisters, Mrs. Wesley Saucke, 1005 Poplar Street; Mrs. Joe Eberle, 1415 Poplar Street; and Misses Emma and Mary Ossman, and by three brothers, Emmett Ossman, 217 East Eighth Street, and Conrad and James Ossman, living at home. (Leadville Herald Democrat March 18, 1930)
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