OBIT: Peter GUTWALD, 1948, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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BRIEF ILLNESS IS FATAL TO PETER GUTWALD

  Peter Gutwald, aged 87, of 2612 Broad avenue, executive vice 
president of the United Home Dressed Meat company, died at his home at 
7.15 o'clock last evening after a brief illness.  He was one of the 
founders of the company in 1914, of whom Frank X. Endress is now the 
sole survivor.
  Mr. Gutwald was also one of the founders of the First National bank 
of Gallitzin, serving as its vice president for many years, and while 
residing in Gallitzin had served as treasurer of the borough and 
president and treasurer of the school board.
  He was born in Carroll township, Cambria county, July 23, 1861, a son 
of Joseph and Lucy (Wilt) Gutwald.  Mr. Gutwald was a member of Our 
Lady of Lourdes Catholic church, the Holy Name society, an honorary 
life member of the American Legion, a director of the Rose Hill 
Cemetery association, and a charter member of the Johnstown council, 
Knights of Columbus, later transferring his membership to the Altoona 
council.
  Surviving are one son, J. Roy Gutwald of the city; eight 
grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Sanker of Johnstown and 
Mrs. Elizabeth Bertram at the home.  His wife, Mrs. Clara (Bradley) 
Gutwald, died Feb. 11, 1931.    Friends will be received at the home 
after 7 o'clock this evening.

Altoona Mirror, Tuesday evening, July 20, 1948, page 22

GUTWALD - Solemn high mass of requiem for Peter Gutwald of 2612 Broad 
Ave. will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at Our Lady of Lourdes 
Catholic church.  Interment in Calvary cemetery.  Friends will be 
received at the late home.

Altoona Mirror, Tuesday evening, July 20, 1948, page 19