OBITUARIES:  George Martin BETZ, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI

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Betz, George Martin

Obituary in Eau Claire Leader  Friday, Sept 8, 1916

"HL: George Betz Is Called By Death: End Came Yesterday Morning Following 
Stroke of Paralysis a Few Weeks Ago

George Betz, aged forty-nine years, one of the pioneer residents of Eau 
Claire, passed away at 4 a.m. yesterday at his home on Oxford avenue after 
a brief illness.  Death was due to a stroke of paralysis which Mr. Betz 
suffered three weeks ago last Sunday noon while partaking of dinner.  Mr. 
Betz had returned only the morning before from a trip to Milwaukee and 
that evening was apparently in the best of health.  There was a decided 
turn for the worse last evening and he rapidly failed till the end came, 
unable to rally due to a weak heart.  The deceased was born and reared 
here, first seeing the light of day at the old Betz home on the north 
side, the proposed auditorium site.  He was a gentleman well liked and 
respected by all who enjoyed his acquaintance.  For the past eighteen 
years he had been engaged in the butcher business in the city and was 
during the last few years of his business career a member of the firm of 
Betz and Erity.  The deceased is survived by his wife and three daughters, 
Lorena, Lillian and Caroline, all of whom have the heartfelt sympathy of 
their many friends.  Announcement of the funeral will be made later."

Father: John Betz
Mother: Frances Korn
Date of Birth: May 7, 1867 (Eau Claire)
Date of Death: Sept 7, 1916 (Eau Claire)

note: Dora was pregnant with George F. when husband died.  That is why 
only three children mentioned in obit.


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