OBIT: Frank H. BURKERT, 1899, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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FRANK H. BURKERT.

  At 2.30 o'clock yesterday morning Frank H. Burkert died at the home 
of his parents, Christ and Antoinette Burkert, 1029 Third avenue, of 
congestion of the lungs.  He had been ailing for a short time, but was 
not incapacitated from his work as a clerk for W. J. Pennock [?].  He 
remained at his work until 7 o'clock Thursday evening, and on his 
arrival home complained of not feeling well and grew rapidly worse 
until he passed away.  Deceased was born at Luthersburg, Clearfield 
county, __ember 17, 1871.  He came to this city ten years ago with his 
parents and had resided here ever since.  He was a member of Christ's 
Second Lutheran church and of Mountain City lodge 937 Independent Order 
of Odd Fellows.  He was a general favorite of all who knew him and was 
much esteemed by all who shared his acquaintance.  Besides his parents 
he is survived by one brother, Henry, and three sisters Mrs. William 
Treese, of this city, Amelia and Anna, at home.  Funeral services will 
be conducted at the house at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon by Rev. J. F. 
Hartman; interment in Greenwood cemetery.

Morning Tribune, Saturday, November 11, 1899

Funeral Notice.

  Members of Mountain City lodge No. 837 Independent Order of Odd 
Fellows will please meet at the lodge room Sunday afternoon at 2.30 to 
attend the funeral of Brother Frank Burket.  Visiting Odd Fellows are 
requested to attend also.  By order of the noble grand.
  C. W. Woods, Secretary.

Morning Tribune, Saturday, November 11, 1899

Note: Christian Burkett, 32, Antonia Burkett, 32, Mary Burkett, 10, 
Frank Burkett, 8, and Henry Burkett, 5, are listed in the 1880 Brady 
Township, Clearfield County census.