Waynesburg Republican
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
(Greene County)
Thursday, February 3, 1966
Charles F. Baer, 82, of 182 East Lincoln street, Waynesburg, a well-known Spanish-American War veteran, died at 6:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 1966, in the Connellsville Hospital following a lingering illness.
He was born Sept. 14, 1883, at Waynesburg. James and Amanda Baer, his foster parents, raised him from birth.
Mr. Baer resided at Waynesburg most of his life where he was a member of the First Methodist Church. He had been employed by the Fisher Roofing Co., Waynesburg, as a roofer and tinner for several years. He was also employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Highways and the Equitable Gas Company as a truck driver.
Mr. Baer was a first sergeant of the Renowned Company, 10th Regiment, when it served on the Mexican Border during the Spanish-American War.
He is survived by his wife, Pearl Baer; one daughter, Ruth B. Baer, at home; and several nieces and nephews.
Waynesburg Republican
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
(Greene County)
Thursday, February 3, 1966
Charles F. Baer, 82, of 182 East Lincoln street, Waynesburg, a well-known Spanish-American War veteran, died at 6:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 1966, in the Connellsville Hospital following a lingering illness.
He was born Sept. 14, 1883, at Waynesburg. James and Amanda Baer, his foster parents, raised him from birth.
Mr. Baer resided at Waynesburg most of his life where he was a member of the First Methodist Church. He had been employed by the Fisher Roofing Co., Waynesburg, as a roofer and tinner for several years. He was also employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Highways and the Equitable Gas Company as a truck driver.
Mr. Baer was a first sergeant of the Renowned Company, 10th Regiment, when it served on the Mexican Border during the Spanish-American War.
He is survived by his wife, Pearl Baer; one daughter, Ruth B. Baer, at home; and several nieces and nephews.
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