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NORTH TONAWANDA – John Schulmeister, 87 years old, of 325 Goundry Street, died this morning at the Millard Fillmore Hospital, Buffalo. He was removed to the hospital two weeks ago after a fall at his home which resulted in a fracture ofthe left hip. Complications developed and resulted in his death.

Mr. Schulmeister was born in Germany and came to this country 73 years ago. He resided in Bergholtz, NY for some years before coming here. He became the owner and operator of a leading dry goods store here and for 43 years conducted the business in Webster Street which bore his name. He retired in 1927. He was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Wheatfield Street.

Surviving are a son, Ferdinand C. Schulmeister, two grandsons, Vincent J and Arnold R Schulmeister’ a great-grandson, Deak Sergeant Arnold R Schulmeister, of Camp Phillips, Kansas, and a brother, William Schulmeister, of North Tonawanda.

The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2:30 at the Wattengel Funeral Home in Oliver Street. Interment will be in Elmlawn Cemetery.

Niagara Gazette - 6/14/1943

Family/Spouse: Minnie. Minnie was born about 1866 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

NORTH TONAWANDA, Jan.
24—V. John Schulmeister, 42, of 198 Bryant St., died yesterday at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

Born in this city, Mr. Schulmeister was employed by the Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. as a serviceman for the last 19 years. He was a member of the North Presbyterian Church and secretary of the Independent Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah, and a brother, Arnold.

Last rites will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Wattengel Funeral Home. Interment will be in Elmlawn Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Sarah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]