OBIT: Martin R. Berkheimer, 1913, Spring Grove, York County, PA

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Martin R. Berkheimer

Martin R. Berkheimer died Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 2:30 p.m., at his home in Spring Grove, after three months sickness with 
valvular heart trouble.  He was 54 years old.  Mr. Berkheimer was taken sick on Dec. 1 and had been confined to his bed ever 
since.  At different periods he had rallied and hopes were entertained for his recovery.

The deceased had been a painter and paperhanger in that borough for many years.  He took an active part in church work and 
served as an elder in the Mt. Zion Reformed church.  Recently he was reelected a member of the Y. M. C. A. board of directors 
and treasurer of that association.  Mr. Berkheimer was a member of Spring Grove tent, Knights of Maccabees.  Surviving him 
are his wife and adopted son, Myron Menges.  Mrs. Sarah Berkheimer, a stepmother, also survives.

Funeral Friday at 10 a.m., services in Mt. Zion Reformed church, further services at Roth’s church, Jackson township.  Rev. 
George W. Welsh officiating, assisted by Rev. Martin L. Clare, of St. David’s Lutheran church, and Rev. Frederick S. Geesey, 
pastor of the Muhlenberg Lutheran charge.

The Hanover Herald – Saturday, February 22, 1913