OBIT: Deetrich SHOEMAKER, 1913, Addison Township, Somerset County, PA

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Shoemaker, Deetrick

  Deetrich Shoemaker of Addison Township for many years, since 1851, died at the 
home of Mrs. H. J. Livengood, his daughter, of Elk Lick Township on Saturday 
June 21, 1913. He was born in Hanover, Germany, May 19, 1839, and at the time of 
his death was 74 years 1 month and 2 days. He is survived by three children as 
follows: Jonas of Addison Township, George of Fort Hill, and Mrs. H. J. 
Livengood of Elk Lick Township; also 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. 
The funeral service was held on Monday in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Addison 
Township, where he held his membership for many years and was the oldest member, 
with one exception, of the congregation. Rev. L. P. Young of Salisbury 
officiated at the funeral.

[NOTE: Name is spelled Deetrick and Deetrich in the obituary.]

Meyersdale Commercial, June 26, 1913