OBIT: Edward D. SPRECHER, 1897, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA

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EDWARD D. SPRECHER DEAD.

He Was Prominent in the Work of
Grace Lutheran Church.

Edward D. Sprecher, a well known and popular young man, died at 2:20 o'clock 
this morning at his residence, No. 234 East Walnut street.  Three weeks ago he 
was attacked with brain fever.  He was considered to be in a critical condition 
for the past week and his death was not unexpected.  Deceased was the only son 
of Captain Philip L. Sprecher, and was born in this city and graduated from the 
high school in the class of 1884.  After graduating he attended Weidler's 
commercial college and after graduating from that institution he accepted a 
position as bookkeeper at Evans & Coyle's foundry on North Cherry alley.  He 
remained with tat firm until March 1, 1887, when he was elected to a clerkship 
in the Farmers' National bank.  He was promoted from time to time until he 
became ledger clerk, which position he filled at the time of his death.

He was a prominent member of Grace Lutheran church and secretary of the board of 
officers.  He was an active worker in the Sunday school and for the past three 
years was the superintendent.  He was also an active member of the Luther league 
of Grace Lutheran church and was president for one term.

The various church organizations of which he was a member will meet tomorrow 
evening to take appropriate action on his death.

His wife survives.  Their only child died a year ago.


In another section of the paper:

DEATHS.

SPRECHER. – In this city, on the 9th inst., Edward D. Sprecher, in the 29th year 
of his age.

The relatives and friends, also Lancaster Council, No. 912, Jr. O. U. A. M., are 
respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, No. 234 
East Walnut street, on Friday at 2 o'clock.  Services at Grace church, Cor. 
North Queen and James streets.  Interment in Lancaster cemetery.


Lancaster Intelligencer, Tuesday, March 9, 1897