Peder R. Birk Passes Away Late Friday
Death of One of the City's Most Prominent Younger Business Men
Funeral on Monday
Came to City with Family in 1890 and Grand Island Since Had Been His Home - with First National Bank for 34 Years.
Peder Rudolph Birk, one of Grand Island's most prominent of the younger business men, died Friday evening at the General Hospital following a critical illness of more than six weeks duration. Mr. Birk suffered a general breakdown on July 11th, being taken to the hospital in a state of collapse. From the outset the attending physician held out little hope for his recovery. some days later he rallied but the improvement was only temporary and several days ago he lapsed into a state of coma from which he never recovered.
The eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Birk, he was born in Omaha, Neb. December 17, 1887, coming to Grand Island with the family in 1890, this city since having been his home. He received his education in the Grand Island Public schools and at Baptist College. On the 19th of June, 1912, he was united in marriage to Miss Agnes Livingston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Livingston, a union to which two daughters were born.
Successful in Banking
In 1909 he entered the employ of the First National bank and , through his application to his duties in the institution and his integrity, won steady advancement. Last January, the most recent of these placed him in the position of cashier.
An ardent golfer, Mr. Brink found relaxation and enjoyment in this outdoor sport. AS in business, he methodically improved his game and always was regarded as one of the outstanding contenders in Grand Island golf competition. He also numbered bowling among his hobbies.
Mr. Birk was a member of all Masonic bodies in the city and also of the Danish brotherhood.
Surviving to mourn his passing, besides his widow and two daughters, Mary Jean and Barbara, are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Birk, six sisters, Mrs. Floyd C. Vaughan of this city; Darice and Agnes Birk of Los Angeles; Mrs. Grover Barnhart, of North Loup; Mrs. Charles Hampton of Wood River; and Mrs. F. A. Clayton of Omaha; three brothers, A. D. Birk of North Platte; and W. H. Birk and J. J. Birk, of Kearney.
Funeral services will be held at two o'clock Monday afternoon at the O'Loughlin-Livingston funeral home, Rev. Glen Rice, of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Island cemetery.
Friends desiring to view the body may do so between the hours of seven and nine o'clock Sunday evening at the funeral home.
The Messrs. Thomas Murray, Carl Vick, Walter Siebert, George Monson, Frank Donnell and Dr. E. C. Jones will serve as active pallbearers, while directors of the bank, the Messrs. E. J. Wolbach, I. R. Walter, Oscar Reimers, V. E. Evans, F. J. Cleary and J. L. Cleary will be honorary pallbearers.
As a mark of respect to Mr. Birk and to enable officers and employees of the local banks to attend his funeral, banks of the city will close at two o'clock Monday afternoon.
Death of One of the City's Most Prominent Younger Business Men
Funeral on Monday
Came to City with Family in 1890 and Grand Island Since Had Been His Home - with First National Bank for 34 Years.
Peder Rudolph Birk, one of Grand Island's most prominent of the younger business men, died Friday evening at the General Hospital following a critical illness of more than six weeks duration. Mr. Birk suffered a general breakdown on July 11th, being taken to the hospital in a state of collapse. From the outset the attending physician held out little hope for his recovery. some days later he rallied but the improvement was only temporary and several days ago he lapsed into a state of coma from which he never recovered.
The eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Birk, he was born in Omaha, Neb. December 17, 1887, coming to Grand Island with the family in 1890, this city since having been his home. He received his education in the Grand Island Public schools and at Baptist College. On the 19th of June, 1912, he was united in marriage to Miss Agnes Livingston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Livingston, a union to which two daughters were born.
Successful in Banking
In 1909 he entered the employ of the First National bank and , through his application to his duties in the institution and his integrity, won steady advancement. Last January, the most recent of these placed him in the position of cashier.
An ardent golfer, Mr. Brink found relaxation and enjoyment in this outdoor sport. AS in business, he methodically improved his game and always was regarded as one of the outstanding contenders in Grand Island golf competition. He also numbered bowling among his hobbies.
Mr. Birk was a member of all Masonic bodies in the city and also of the Danish brotherhood.
Surviving to mourn his passing, besides his widow and two daughters, Mary Jean and Barbara, are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Birk, six sisters, Mrs. Floyd C. Vaughan of this city; Darice and Agnes Birk of Los Angeles; Mrs. Grover Barnhart, of North Loup; Mrs. Charles Hampton of Wood River; and Mrs. F. A. Clayton of Omaha; three brothers, A. D. Birk of North Platte; and W. H. Birk and J. J. Birk, of Kearney.
Funeral services will be held at two o'clock Monday afternoon at the O'Loughlin-Livingston funeral home, Rev. Glen Rice, of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Island cemetery.
Friends desiring to view the body may do so between the hours of seven and nine o'clock Sunday evening at the funeral home.
The Messrs. Thomas Murray, Carl Vick, Walter Siebert, George Monson, Frank Donnell and Dr. E. C. Jones will serve as active pallbearers, while directors of the bank, the Messrs. E. J. Wolbach, I. R. Walter, Oscar Reimers, V. E. Evans, F. J. Cleary and J. L. Cleary will be honorary pallbearers.
As a mark of respect to Mr. Birk and to enable officers and employees of the local banks to attend his funeral, banks of the city will close at two o'clock Monday afternoon.
Peder R. Birk Passes Away Late Friday
Death of One of the City's Most Prominent Younger Business Men
Funeral on Monday
Came to City with Family in 1890 and Grand Island Since Had Been His Home - with First National Bank for 34 Years.
Peder Rudolph Birk, one of Grand Island's most prominent of the younger business men, died Friday evening at the General Hospital following a critical illness of more than six weeks duration. Mr. Birk suffered a general breakdown on July 11th, being taken to the hospital in a state of collapse. From the outset the attending physician held out little hope for his recovery. some days later he rallied but the improvement was only temporary and several days ago he lapsed into a state of coma from which he never recovered.
The eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Birk, he was born in Omaha, Neb. December 17, 1887, coming to Grand Island with the family in 1890, this city since having been his home. He received his education in the Grand Island Public schools and at Baptist College. On the 19th of June, 1912, he was united in marriage to Miss Agnes Livingston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Livingston, a union to which two daughters were born.
Successful in Banking
In 1909 he entered the employ of the First National bank and , through his application to his duties in the institution and his integrity, won steady advancement. Last January, the most recent of these placed him in the position of cashier.
An ardent golfer, Mr. Brink found relaxation and enjoyment in this outdoor sport. AS in business, he methodically improved his game and always was regarded as one of the outstanding contenders in Grand Island golf competition. He also numbered bowling among his hobbies.
Mr. Birk was a member of all Masonic bodies in the city and also of the Danish brotherhood.
Surviving to mourn his passing, besides his widow and two daughters, Mary Jean and Barbara, are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Birk, six sisters, Mrs. Floyd C. Vaughan of this city; Darice and Agnes Birk of Los Angeles; Mrs. Grover Barnhart, of North Loup; Mrs. Charles Hampton of Wood River; and Mrs. F. A. Clayton of Omaha; three brothers, A. D. Birk of North Platte; and W. H. Birk and J. J. Birk, of Kearney.
Funeral services will be held at two o'clock Monday afternoon at the O'Loughlin-Livingston funeral home, Rev. Glen Rice, of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Island cemetery.
Friends desiring to view the body may do so between the hours of seven and nine o'clock Sunday evening at the funeral home.
The Messrs. Thomas Murray, Carl Vick, Walter Siebert, George Monson, Frank Donnell and Dr. E. C. Jones will serve as active pallbearers, while directors of the bank, the Messrs. E. J. Wolbach, I. R. Walter, Oscar Reimers, V. E. Evans, F. J. Cleary and J. L. Cleary will be honorary pallbearers.
As a mark of respect to Mr. Birk and to enable officers and employees of the local banks to attend his funeral, banks of the city will close at two o'clock Monday afternoon.
Death of One of the City's Most Prominent Younger Business Men
Funeral on Monday
Came to City with Family in 1890 and Grand Island Since Had Been His Home - with First National Bank for 34 Years.
Peder Rudolph Birk, one of Grand Island's most prominent of the younger business men, died Friday evening at the General Hospital following a critical illness of more than six weeks duration. Mr. Birk suffered a general breakdown on July 11th, being taken to the hospital in a state of collapse. From the outset the attending physician held out little hope for his recovery. some days later he rallied but the improvement was only temporary and several days ago he lapsed into a state of coma from which he never recovered.
The eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Birk, he was born in Omaha, Neb. December 17, 1887, coming to Grand Island with the family in 1890, this city since having been his home. He received his education in the Grand Island Public schools and at Baptist College. On the 19th of June, 1912, he was united in marriage to Miss Agnes Livingston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Livingston, a union to which two daughters were born.
Successful in Banking
In 1909 he entered the employ of the First National bank and , through his application to his duties in the institution and his integrity, won steady advancement. Last January, the most recent of these placed him in the position of cashier.
An ardent golfer, Mr. Brink found relaxation and enjoyment in this outdoor sport. AS in business, he methodically improved his game and always was regarded as one of the outstanding contenders in Grand Island golf competition. He also numbered bowling among his hobbies.
Mr. Birk was a member of all Masonic bodies in the city and also of the Danish brotherhood.
Surviving to mourn his passing, besides his widow and two daughters, Mary Jean and Barbara, are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Birk, six sisters, Mrs. Floyd C. Vaughan of this city; Darice and Agnes Birk of Los Angeles; Mrs. Grover Barnhart, of North Loup; Mrs. Charles Hampton of Wood River; and Mrs. F. A. Clayton of Omaha; three brothers, A. D. Birk of North Platte; and W. H. Birk and J. J. Birk, of Kearney.
Funeral services will be held at two o'clock Monday afternoon at the O'Loughlin-Livingston funeral home, Rev. Glen Rice, of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Island cemetery.
Friends desiring to view the body may do so between the hours of seven and nine o'clock Sunday evening at the funeral home.
The Messrs. Thomas Murray, Carl Vick, Walter Siebert, George Monson, Frank Donnell and Dr. E. C. Jones will serve as active pallbearers, while directors of the bank, the Messrs. E. J. Wolbach, I. R. Walter, Oscar Reimers, V. E. Evans, F. J. Cleary and J. L. Cleary will be honorary pallbearers.
As a mark of respect to Mr. Birk and to enable officers and employees of the local banks to attend his funeral, banks of the city will close at two o'clock Monday afternoon.
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Cemetery office confirmed that this burial is unmarked.
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