OBIT: John G. GERMANN, Sr., 1919, of Altoona, Blair County, PA

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JOHN G. GERMANN, SR.

  John G. Germann, sr., a well known resident of Altoona, was found dead
in bed yesterday morning at the home of his son, Emil Germann, on West
Walnut street, death occurring about 7 o'clock, likely from heart
disease.  Mr. Germann went to his son's home on Wednesday and was to
all appearances in his usual health upon retiring for the night.
  The deceased was born in Kirchbrumbach, Lingendamstrade, Germany, on
October 7, 1856, being aged 63 years.  He came to America in 1878, when
a young man, locating at Altoona, where he resided ever since.  He was
employed at the soft iron foundry of the railroad company at Altoona
for twenty-seven years.  For the past six months he was engaged in some
special work at the Mount Union powder plant, only returning a few days
ago.
  His wife died nineteen years ago.  He was a consistent member of the
German Lutheran church of Altoona and was well known and held in the
highest esteem for his many fine traits.  He is survived by two sons,
Emil M. Germann, of Hollidaysburg, and John G. Germann, jr., of
Eldorado.  Public funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock, at the home of his son, Emil Germann, on Walnut
street.  Private interment will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery, Altoona.

Altoona Tribune, Friday, January 17, 1919, page 8