Biography of 	Brechtel, Dominic Orleans Parish
Submitted by 	Colleen Fitzpatrick April 1999

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Source:  Card File, Louisiana Section, Main Branch, New Orleans Public Library

Veteran Merchant Dies Soon After Sixty-Third Birthday

Dominick Brechtel, the well-known crockery merchant who, for almost a half century 
has been a citizen of New Orleans, died last evening at 5
o'clock at his home on South Rampart Street, after a long illness.

The death of Mr. Brechtel took place a few hours after his sixty-third birthday, 
which was on April 30.  Although Mr. Brechtel has been in poor
health for several years, he was confined to his home for only the past three weeks.  
His death, although not wholly unexpected, came as a great
shock to both his family and friends.

Mr. Brechtel was born in Germany in 1847, and came to this country when he was 15 years 
of age.  He at once settled in New Orleans and has
been a resident of this city ever since and for many years has been actively engaged in business.

The deceased is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Harry McCaud, and a son, Frederick.

The funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock and a body of Knights of Honor, 
of which Mr. Brechtel was a member, will attend.

(Accompanied by a picture.)