From the August 9, 1974, edition of the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
Worker killed when struck by lightning
A rural Pittsville man struck by lightning while working on construction of a metal building in the Wisconsin Rapids Industrial Park died in the intensive care unit at Riverview Hospital at 5:30 pm Thursday.
Vincent Macha, 33, Rt. 2, Pittsville, was hit in the chest by a bolt of lightning about 3:17 pm Thursday while working on a building at 2321 Jefferson St. He fell about 15 feet from the roof of the building to the ground, police said. James Peters, 941 10th Ave. N, was also working on the roof of the building and said the concussion of the strike almost knocked him to his feet, he told police.
Both men were employees of Metal Building Services, Inc., Pittsville, and were placing roof sheeting on the building being constructed for plumbing and realty firms, police said.
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and closed heart massage were administered by police, firefighters and other persons, and the man began to breathe on his own, police reported.
He was then transported to Riverview by Wisconsin Rapids ambulance and was admitted in critical condition at 3:40 pm. A firefighter said the lightning struck Macha in the chest, traveled along his side and through his shoe into the building, burning the man's foot.
Funeral services were tentatively set for Monday, with visitation on Sunday. Higgins & Sons Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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From the August 10, 1974, edition of the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
Vincent F. Macha
Services for Vincent F. Macha, 33, Rt. 2, Pittsville, who died at 5:36 pm Thursday at Riverview Hospital, will be at 11 am Monday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, Pittsville. Mr. Macha died from electrocution after being struck by lightning two hours earlier.
The Rev. James Binkowski will officiate, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Military rites will be accorded at graveside.
Mr. Macha was born in New Hampton, Iowa, Dec. 24, 1970, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Macha, Hixton, and was not married. He moved to Pittsville two years ago from Germantown, served with the Army from 1959 to 1961 and was a laborer for Metal Building Systems, Inc., Pittsville.
Surviving are his parents; a grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Whiteman, New Hampton, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Daniel Frost, Lake Tomahawk, Mrs. Karen Greeley, McFarland, and Doris, at home.
Friends may call at Higgins & Sons Funeral Chapel from 2 pm Sunday and at the church Monday from 10:30 am until time of services. A parish rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm Sunday at the funeral home.
Worker killed when struck by lightning
A rural Pittsville man struck by lightning while working on construction of a metal building in the Wisconsin Rapids Industrial Park died in the intensive care unit at Riverview Hospital at 5:30 pm Thursday.
Vincent Macha, 33, Rt. 2, Pittsville, was hit in the chest by a bolt of lightning about 3:17 pm Thursday while working on a building at 2321 Jefferson St. He fell about 15 feet from the roof of the building to the ground, police said. James Peters, 941 10th Ave. N, was also working on the roof of the building and said the concussion of the strike almost knocked him to his feet, he told police.
Both men were employees of Metal Building Services, Inc., Pittsville, and were placing roof sheeting on the building being constructed for plumbing and realty firms, police said.
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and closed heart massage were administered by police, firefighters and other persons, and the man began to breathe on his own, police reported.
He was then transported to Riverview by Wisconsin Rapids ambulance and was admitted in critical condition at 3:40 pm. A firefighter said the lightning struck Macha in the chest, traveled along his side and through his shoe into the building, burning the man's foot.
Funeral services were tentatively set for Monday, with visitation on Sunday. Higgins & Sons Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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From the August 10, 1974, edition of the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
Vincent F. Macha
Services for Vincent F. Macha, 33, Rt. 2, Pittsville, who died at 5:36 pm Thursday at Riverview Hospital, will be at 11 am Monday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, Pittsville. Mr. Macha died from electrocution after being struck by lightning two hours earlier.
The Rev. James Binkowski will officiate, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Military rites will be accorded at graveside.
Mr. Macha was born in New Hampton, Iowa, Dec. 24, 1970, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Macha, Hixton, and was not married. He moved to Pittsville two years ago from Germantown, served with the Army from 1959 to 1961 and was a laborer for Metal Building Systems, Inc., Pittsville.
Surviving are his parents; a grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Whiteman, New Hampton, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Daniel Frost, Lake Tomahawk, Mrs. Karen Greeley, McFarland, and Doris, at home.
Friends may call at Higgins & Sons Funeral Chapel from 2 pm Sunday and at the church Monday from 10:30 am until time of services. A parish rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm Sunday at the funeral home.
From the August 9, 1974, edition of the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
Worker killed when struck by lightning
A rural Pittsville man struck by lightning while working on construction of a metal building in the Wisconsin Rapids Industrial Park died in the intensive care unit at Riverview Hospital at 5:30 pm Thursday.
Vincent Macha, 33, Rt. 2, Pittsville, was hit in the chest by a bolt of lightning about 3:17 pm Thursday while working on a building at 2321 Jefferson St. He fell about 15 feet from the roof of the building to the ground, police said. James Peters, 941 10th Ave. N, was also working on the roof of the building and said the concussion of the strike almost knocked him to his feet, he told police.
Both men were employees of Metal Building Services, Inc., Pittsville, and were placing roof sheeting on the building being constructed for plumbing and realty firms, police said.
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and closed heart massage were administered by police, firefighters and other persons, and the man began to breathe on his own, police reported.
He was then transported to Riverview by Wisconsin Rapids ambulance and was admitted in critical condition at 3:40 pm. A firefighter said the lightning struck Macha in the chest, traveled along his side and through his shoe into the building, burning the man's foot.
Funeral services were tentatively set for Monday, with visitation on Sunday. Higgins & Sons Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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From the August 10, 1974, edition of the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
Vincent F. Macha
Services for Vincent F. Macha, 33, Rt. 2, Pittsville, who died at 5:36 pm Thursday at Riverview Hospital, will be at 11 am Monday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, Pittsville. Mr. Macha died from electrocution after being struck by lightning two hours earlier.
The Rev. James Binkowski will officiate, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Military rites will be accorded at graveside.
Mr. Macha was born in New Hampton, Iowa, Dec. 24, 1970, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Macha, Hixton, and was not married. He moved to Pittsville two years ago from Germantown, served with the Army from 1959 to 1961 and was a laborer for Metal Building Systems, Inc., Pittsville.
Surviving are his parents; a grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Whiteman, New Hampton, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Daniel Frost, Lake Tomahawk, Mrs. Karen Greeley, McFarland, and Doris, at home.
Friends may call at Higgins & Sons Funeral Chapel from 2 pm Sunday and at the church Monday from 10:30 am until time of services. A parish rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm Sunday at the funeral home.
Worker killed when struck by lightning
A rural Pittsville man struck by lightning while working on construction of a metal building in the Wisconsin Rapids Industrial Park died in the intensive care unit at Riverview Hospital at 5:30 pm Thursday.
Vincent Macha, 33, Rt. 2, Pittsville, was hit in the chest by a bolt of lightning about 3:17 pm Thursday while working on a building at 2321 Jefferson St. He fell about 15 feet from the roof of the building to the ground, police said. James Peters, 941 10th Ave. N, was also working on the roof of the building and said the concussion of the strike almost knocked him to his feet, he told police.
Both men were employees of Metal Building Services, Inc., Pittsville, and were placing roof sheeting on the building being constructed for plumbing and realty firms, police said.
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and closed heart massage were administered by police, firefighters and other persons, and the man began to breathe on his own, police reported.
He was then transported to Riverview by Wisconsin Rapids ambulance and was admitted in critical condition at 3:40 pm. A firefighter said the lightning struck Macha in the chest, traveled along his side and through his shoe into the building, burning the man's foot.
Funeral services were tentatively set for Monday, with visitation on Sunday. Higgins & Sons Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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From the August 10, 1974, edition of the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
Vincent F. Macha
Services for Vincent F. Macha, 33, Rt. 2, Pittsville, who died at 5:36 pm Thursday at Riverview Hospital, will be at 11 am Monday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, Pittsville. Mr. Macha died from electrocution after being struck by lightning two hours earlier.
The Rev. James Binkowski will officiate, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Military rites will be accorded at graveside.
Mr. Macha was born in New Hampton, Iowa, Dec. 24, 1970, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Macha, Hixton, and was not married. He moved to Pittsville two years ago from Germantown, served with the Army from 1959 to 1961 and was a laborer for Metal Building Systems, Inc., Pittsville.
Surviving are his parents; a grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Whiteman, New Hampton, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Daniel Frost, Lake Tomahawk, Mrs. Karen Greeley, McFarland, and Doris, at home.
Friends may call at Higgins & Sons Funeral Chapel from 2 pm Sunday and at the church Monday from 10:30 am until time of services. A parish rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm Sunday at the funeral home.
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