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- The Evening News of the Tonawanda, Jan 27, 1939
John P. Schweichler Dies After Taking Steam Bath
John P. Schweichler, 65, well known florist of 155 Division street, died suddenly last night in the Y.M.C.A. at 45 West Mohawk street, Buffalo. Mr. Schweichler had been in the habit of going to the association building for many years to take steam baths. It was while taking one of the baths last evening that he complained of pains of the stomach and was advised by an attendant to lie on a cot and rest himself. He died a few minutes later. Medical examiner Francis M. Kyjawa issued a certificate of death from natural causes. Mr. Schweichler was born in Germany. He came to America at the age of 25 and settled in North Tonawanda 33 years ago. He had always been engaged in the florist business. He was a member of Electric City Lodge No. 663, 1.O.O.F.; North Tonawanda Lodge No 860, B.P.O. E., and Tonawandas' Nest No.110, Order of Orioles. Surviving are five sons, William, Edward. George, Albert and Walter; three daughters, Mrs. Harold Maerten, Mrs. Arthur Paschen and Mrs. Clinton Benware; 13 grandchildren, all of North Tonawanda, and a brother, Louis H. Schweichler, Buffalo. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence. Burial will be in Elmlawn.
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1874 - 1939 (65 years)