EDWARD BREY (d. 1930)
Prominent Grocer Victim of Appendicitis Attack
EDW. BREY JR. DIES AT HOME LAST EVENING
Was Operated on Two Weeks Ago;
In Business With Father; Took Over Store 3 Years Ago
Suffering an attack of appendicitis two weeks ago yesterday, and undergoing
an operation, Edwin Frederick Brey, aged 44, prominent north side grocer,
passed away last evening at the family home, 810 North Eighth street. His
death was a shock to his family and friends, many of the latter not even
knowing that he was in a serious condition.
Mr. Brey, who, with his father, had been engaged in the retail grocery and
fruit business on the north side here for 25 years, had enjoyed the best of
health up to the day he was stricken ill. He was a great sport devotee, and
despite his weight, was able to play diamond ball in the same class with
players many years his junior. Only two days before he was taken ill he
played a game of diamond ball on the Lincoln park grounds as a member of the
Herald-News team.
Burial on Saturday
After his operation Mr. Brey showed signs of improvement and for days strong
hopes were held out for his recovery. But Wednesday his condition took a turn
for the worse and he passed away at 7:30 last evening.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the home on
North Eighth street and at two o'clock from the Emanuel Lutheran church on
the north side, with Rev. Uetzman officiating.
The deceased was born in this city, February 23, 1886 and has always made his
home here. He obtained his education in the local schools and early in life
entered the employ of his father, Edward Brey Sr. in the conduct of the
grocery and fruit store on North Eighth street, located on the present site
of the Dick Bros. store. He was later taken into the business and the firm
became known as Edward Brey and Sons. In the year 1914 a new brick store and
warehouse was erected by the firm at the southwest corner of North Eight and
Chicago streets.
Takes Over Business
Two and a half years ago Edward Brey Sr. retired from active business and the
son then took charge of the business, which he conducted up to the time of his
death. He was married September 8, 1910 to Miss Mary Albrecht of Two Rivers,
who survives him with two sons, Edwin and Kenneth, his father, Edward Brey Sr.,
one brother, Walter Brey of Chicago and two sisters, Mrs. Norman Markle of
Rochester, Minn., and Mrs. Fred Levenhagen of this city.
Was Ardent Fan
The death of Mr. Brey removes from the community an ardent sport fan particularly
of high school athletics. Both of Mr. Brey's sons, Kenneth, who graduated this
last June, and Edwin, who finished two years ago, were prominent in basketball,
football and track at Lincoln high school and Mr. Brey was a close follower of
the teams on which his sons were members, follwing them to neighboring cities
for their contests.
Mr. Brey was a devout member of the Lutheran church here. Always of a jovial and
happy disposition he counted his friends by the hundreds who will deeply regret
the passing of a most promising and progressive young business man.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. August 14, 1930 P. 2
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[Edward Frederick Brey/bur. 8-16-1930/age 44 yrs./
cause: acute dilation of the heart]
Prominent Grocer Victim of Appendicitis Attack
EDW. BREY JR. DIES AT HOME LAST EVENING
Was Operated on Two Weeks Ago;
In Business With Father; Took Over Store 3 Years Ago
Suffering an attack of appendicitis two weeks ago yesterday, and undergoing
an operation, Edwin Frederick Brey, aged 44, prominent north side grocer,
passed away last evening at the family home, 810 North Eighth street. His
death was a shock to his family and friends, many of the latter not even
knowing that he was in a serious condition.
Mr. Brey, who, with his father, had been engaged in the retail grocery and
fruit business on the north side here for 25 years, had enjoyed the best of
health up to the day he was stricken ill. He was a great sport devotee, and
despite his weight, was able to play diamond ball in the same class with
players many years his junior. Only two days before he was taken ill he
played a game of diamond ball on the Lincoln park grounds as a member of the
Herald-News team.
Burial on Saturday
After his operation Mr. Brey showed signs of improvement and for days strong
hopes were held out for his recovery. But Wednesday his condition took a turn
for the worse and he passed away at 7:30 last evening.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the home on
North Eighth street and at two o'clock from the Emanuel Lutheran church on
the north side, with Rev. Uetzman officiating.
The deceased was born in this city, February 23, 1886 and has always made his
home here. He obtained his education in the local schools and early in life
entered the employ of his father, Edward Brey Sr. in the conduct of the
grocery and fruit store on North Eighth street, located on the present site
of the Dick Bros. store. He was later taken into the business and the firm
became known as Edward Brey and Sons. In the year 1914 a new brick store and
warehouse was erected by the firm at the southwest corner of North Eight and
Chicago streets.
Takes Over Business
Two and a half years ago Edward Brey Sr. retired from active business and the
son then took charge of the business, which he conducted up to the time of his
death. He was married September 8, 1910 to Miss Mary Albrecht of Two Rivers,
who survives him with two sons, Edwin and Kenneth, his father, Edward Brey Sr.,
one brother, Walter Brey of Chicago and two sisters, Mrs. Norman Markle of
Rochester, Minn., and Mrs. Fred Levenhagen of this city.
Was Ardent Fan
The death of Mr. Brey removes from the community an ardent sport fan particularly
of high school athletics. Both of Mr. Brey's sons, Kenneth, who graduated this
last June, and Edwin, who finished two years ago, were prominent in basketball,
football and track at Lincoln high school and Mr. Brey was a close follower of
the teams on which his sons were members, follwing them to neighboring cities
for their contests.
Mr. Brey was a devout member of the Lutheran church here. Always of a jovial and
happy disposition he counted his friends by the hundreds who will deeply regret
the passing of a most promising and progressive young business man.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. August 14, 1930 P. 2
********
[Edward Frederick Brey/bur. 8-16-1930/age 44 yrs./
cause: acute dilation of the heart]
EDWARD BREY (d. 1930)
Prominent Grocer Victim of Appendicitis Attack
EDW. BREY JR. DIES AT HOME LAST EVENING
Was Operated on Two Weeks Ago;
In Business With Father; Took Over Store 3 Years Ago
Suffering an attack of appendicitis two weeks ago yesterday, and undergoing
an operation, Edwin Frederick Brey, aged 44, prominent north side grocer,
passed away last evening at the family home, 810 North Eighth street. His
death was a shock to his family and friends, many of the latter not even
knowing that he was in a serious condition.
Mr. Brey, who, with his father, had been engaged in the retail grocery and
fruit business on the north side here for 25 years, had enjoyed the best of
health up to the day he was stricken ill. He was a great sport devotee, and
despite his weight, was able to play diamond ball in the same class with
players many years his junior. Only two days before he was taken ill he
played a game of diamond ball on the Lincoln park grounds as a member of the
Herald-News team.
Burial on Saturday
After his operation Mr. Brey showed signs of improvement and for days strong
hopes were held out for his recovery. But Wednesday his condition took a turn
for the worse and he passed away at 7:30 last evening.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the home on
North Eighth street and at two o'clock from the Emanuel Lutheran church on
the north side, with Rev. Uetzman officiating.
The deceased was born in this city, February 23, 1886 and has always made his
home here. He obtained his education in the local schools and early in life
entered the employ of his father, Edward Brey Sr. in the conduct of the
grocery and fruit store on North Eighth street, located on the present site
of the Dick Bros. store. He was later taken into the business and the firm
became known as Edward Brey and Sons. In the year 1914 a new brick store and
warehouse was erected by the firm at the southwest corner of North Eight and
Chicago streets.
Takes Over Business
Two and a half years ago Edward Brey Sr. retired from active business and the
son then took charge of the business, which he conducted up to the time of his
death. He was married September 8, 1910 to Miss Mary Albrecht of Two Rivers,
who survives him with two sons, Edwin and Kenneth, his father, Edward Brey Sr.,
one brother, Walter Brey of Chicago and two sisters, Mrs. Norman Markle of
Rochester, Minn., and Mrs. Fred Levenhagen of this city.
Was Ardent Fan
The death of Mr. Brey removes from the community an ardent sport fan particularly
of high school athletics. Both of Mr. Brey's sons, Kenneth, who graduated this
last June, and Edwin, who finished two years ago, were prominent in basketball,
football and track at Lincoln high school and Mr. Brey was a close follower of
the teams on which his sons were members, follwing them to neighboring cities
for their contests.
Mr. Brey was a devout member of the Lutheran church here. Always of a jovial and
happy disposition he counted his friends by the hundreds who will deeply regret
the passing of a most promising and progressive young business man.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. August 14, 1930 P. 2
********
[Edward Frederick Brey/bur. 8-16-1930/age 44 yrs./
cause: acute dilation of the heart]
Prominent Grocer Victim of Appendicitis Attack
EDW. BREY JR. DIES AT HOME LAST EVENING
Was Operated on Two Weeks Ago;
In Business With Father; Took Over Store 3 Years Ago
Suffering an attack of appendicitis two weeks ago yesterday, and undergoing
an operation, Edwin Frederick Brey, aged 44, prominent north side grocer,
passed away last evening at the family home, 810 North Eighth street. His
death was a shock to his family and friends, many of the latter not even
knowing that he was in a serious condition.
Mr. Brey, who, with his father, had been engaged in the retail grocery and
fruit business on the north side here for 25 years, had enjoyed the best of
health up to the day he was stricken ill. He was a great sport devotee, and
despite his weight, was able to play diamond ball in the same class with
players many years his junior. Only two days before he was taken ill he
played a game of diamond ball on the Lincoln park grounds as a member of the
Herald-News team.
Burial on Saturday
After his operation Mr. Brey showed signs of improvement and for days strong
hopes were held out for his recovery. But Wednesday his condition took a turn
for the worse and he passed away at 7:30 last evening.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the home on
North Eighth street and at two o'clock from the Emanuel Lutheran church on
the north side, with Rev. Uetzman officiating.
The deceased was born in this city, February 23, 1886 and has always made his
home here. He obtained his education in the local schools and early in life
entered the employ of his father, Edward Brey Sr. in the conduct of the
grocery and fruit store on North Eighth street, located on the present site
of the Dick Bros. store. He was later taken into the business and the firm
became known as Edward Brey and Sons. In the year 1914 a new brick store and
warehouse was erected by the firm at the southwest corner of North Eight and
Chicago streets.
Takes Over Business
Two and a half years ago Edward Brey Sr. retired from active business and the
son then took charge of the business, which he conducted up to the time of his
death. He was married September 8, 1910 to Miss Mary Albrecht of Two Rivers,
who survives him with two sons, Edwin and Kenneth, his father, Edward Brey Sr.,
one brother, Walter Brey of Chicago and two sisters, Mrs. Norman Markle of
Rochester, Minn., and Mrs. Fred Levenhagen of this city.
Was Ardent Fan
The death of Mr. Brey removes from the community an ardent sport fan particularly
of high school athletics. Both of Mr. Brey's sons, Kenneth, who graduated this
last June, and Edwin, who finished two years ago, were prominent in basketball,
football and track at Lincoln high school and Mr. Brey was a close follower of
the teams on which his sons were members, follwing them to neighboring cities
for their contests.
Mr. Brey was a devout member of the Lutheran church here. Always of a jovial and
happy disposition he counted his friends by the hundreds who will deeply regret
the passing of a most promising and progressive young business man.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. August 14, 1930 P. 2
********
[Edward Frederick Brey/bur. 8-16-1930/age 44 yrs./
cause: acute dilation of the heart]
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