Walter J. Geistmann son of
Julius and Mary Geistmann.
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Killed Day After Being Pallbearer In Uncle's Funeral
Funeral servIces were set for Mar. 13 at 9 a.m. for Walter Geistmann,36,who was. killed about 10:45 p.m. Sunday when his car overturned at a highway Y near Fayetteville.
Mr.Geistmann had served as pallbearer the day before his fatal accident at the funeral of his uncle,Ben Schertz of the Frelsburg community.
According to officers,Sheriff T.J. Flournoy and Patrolman Otis Hlldebrandt who investigated,Geistmann's car hit loose gravel,did a complete turnover and landed back on its wheels.The driver,who was alone,was thrown out.
The services were In the Knesek chapel In Fayetteville,with continued services at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic church In Frelsburg,Rev. Edward Geiser officiating.Burial was In the Frelsburg Catholic cemetery.
Mr.Geistmann,a veteran of World War II,is survived by his mother,Mrs.Mary Geistmann;5 sisters,Mrs.Jesse Bertsch,Mrs.Albert Moeller and Mrs.Walter Grayson of near Fayetteville,Mrs.Sam Zubicek of Cat Spring and Mrs.Homer Kansteiner of Columbus.He also leaves a brother,Anton GeIstmann of New Ulm.His father Julius Geistmann,died last Dec. 14.
Colorado County Citizen,March 14,1957
Julius and Mary Geistmann.
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Killed Day After Being Pallbearer In Uncle's Funeral
Funeral servIces were set for Mar. 13 at 9 a.m. for Walter Geistmann,36,who was. killed about 10:45 p.m. Sunday when his car overturned at a highway Y near Fayetteville.
Mr.Geistmann had served as pallbearer the day before his fatal accident at the funeral of his uncle,Ben Schertz of the Frelsburg community.
According to officers,Sheriff T.J. Flournoy and Patrolman Otis Hlldebrandt who investigated,Geistmann's car hit loose gravel,did a complete turnover and landed back on its wheels.The driver,who was alone,was thrown out.
The services were In the Knesek chapel In Fayetteville,with continued services at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic church In Frelsburg,Rev. Edward Geiser officiating.Burial was In the Frelsburg Catholic cemetery.
Mr.Geistmann,a veteran of World War II,is survived by his mother,Mrs.Mary Geistmann;5 sisters,Mrs.Jesse Bertsch,Mrs.Albert Moeller and Mrs.Walter Grayson of near Fayetteville,Mrs.Sam Zubicek of Cat Spring and Mrs.Homer Kansteiner of Columbus.He also leaves a brother,Anton GeIstmann of New Ulm.His father Julius Geistmann,died last Dec. 14.
Colorado County Citizen,March 14,1957
Walter J. Geistmann son of
Julius and Mary Geistmann.
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Killed Day After Being Pallbearer In Uncle's Funeral
Funeral servIces were set for Mar. 13 at 9 a.m. for Walter Geistmann,36,who was. killed about 10:45 p.m. Sunday when his car overturned at a highway Y near Fayetteville.
Mr.Geistmann had served as pallbearer the day before his fatal accident at the funeral of his uncle,Ben Schertz of the Frelsburg community.
According to officers,Sheriff T.J. Flournoy and Patrolman Otis Hlldebrandt who investigated,Geistmann's car hit loose gravel,did a complete turnover and landed back on its wheels.The driver,who was alone,was thrown out.
The services were In the Knesek chapel In Fayetteville,with continued services at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic church In Frelsburg,Rev. Edward Geiser officiating.Burial was In the Frelsburg Catholic cemetery.
Mr.Geistmann,a veteran of World War II,is survived by his mother,Mrs.Mary Geistmann;5 sisters,Mrs.Jesse Bertsch,Mrs.Albert Moeller and Mrs.Walter Grayson of near Fayetteville,Mrs.Sam Zubicek of Cat Spring and Mrs.Homer Kansteiner of Columbus.He also leaves a brother,Anton GeIstmann of New Ulm.His father Julius Geistmann,died last Dec. 14.
Colorado County Citizen,March 14,1957
Julius and Mary Geistmann.
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Killed Day After Being Pallbearer In Uncle's Funeral
Funeral servIces were set for Mar. 13 at 9 a.m. for Walter Geistmann,36,who was. killed about 10:45 p.m. Sunday when his car overturned at a highway Y near Fayetteville.
Mr.Geistmann had served as pallbearer the day before his fatal accident at the funeral of his uncle,Ben Schertz of the Frelsburg community.
According to officers,Sheriff T.J. Flournoy and Patrolman Otis Hlldebrandt who investigated,Geistmann's car hit loose gravel,did a complete turnover and landed back on its wheels.The driver,who was alone,was thrown out.
The services were In the Knesek chapel In Fayetteville,with continued services at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic church In Frelsburg,Rev. Edward Geiser officiating.Burial was In the Frelsburg Catholic cemetery.
Mr.Geistmann,a veteran of World War II,is survived by his mother,Mrs.Mary Geistmann;5 sisters,Mrs.Jesse Bertsch,Mrs.Albert Moeller and Mrs.Walter Grayson of near Fayetteville,Mrs.Sam Zubicek of Cat Spring and Mrs.Homer Kansteiner of Columbus.He also leaves a brother,Anton GeIstmann of New Ulm.His father Julius Geistmann,died last Dec. 14.
Colorado County Citizen,March 14,1957
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