JOSEPH RICHARDS
Find Man Dead In Home Today
Joseph Richards, between 60 and 65 years old, was found dead, apparently of
natural causes, in his home at 307 Chicago street shortly before noon today,
the police department reported.
Harry McCoy of 721 York sreet, a friend of the dead man, reported the occurrence
at the police station at 12:15 p.m. He said he saw Richards about 7:30 o’clock
this morning. When McCoy returned about four hours later he peered through the
screen door and saw his friend lying motionless on the bed.
He reported it to police immediately.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 25, 1947 P. 1
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Funeral services for Joseph Oliver Richards, 69, who was found dead at his
residence at 307 Chicago street, yesterday, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at
the Leschke funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Richards was born in West Virginia in 1878. He came to Wisconsin in 1912 and
settled in Manitowoc in 1914. He was a retired shipbuilder by trade.
His wife, now deceased, was the former Acenath Zuehlke. He is survived by a step-
daughter, Mrs. Lila Hilles of Milwaukee.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. today until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 26, 1947 P. 2
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[Joseph Oliver Richards/d. 06-25-1947/age 68 yrs.]
Find Man Dead In Home Today
Joseph Richards, between 60 and 65 years old, was found dead, apparently of
natural causes, in his home at 307 Chicago street shortly before noon today,
the police department reported.
Harry McCoy of 721 York sreet, a friend of the dead man, reported the occurrence
at the police station at 12:15 p.m. He said he saw Richards about 7:30 o’clock
this morning. When McCoy returned about four hours later he peered through the
screen door and saw his friend lying motionless on the bed.
He reported it to police immediately.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 25, 1947 P. 1
********
Funeral services for Joseph Oliver Richards, 69, who was found dead at his
residence at 307 Chicago street, yesterday, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at
the Leschke funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Richards was born in West Virginia in 1878. He came to Wisconsin in 1912 and
settled in Manitowoc in 1914. He was a retired shipbuilder by trade.
His wife, now deceased, was the former Acenath Zuehlke. He is survived by a step-
daughter, Mrs. Lila Hilles of Milwaukee.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. today until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 26, 1947 P. 2
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[Joseph Oliver Richards/d. 06-25-1947/age 68 yrs.]
JOSEPH RICHARDS
Find Man Dead In Home Today
Joseph Richards, between 60 and 65 years old, was found dead, apparently of
natural causes, in his home at 307 Chicago street shortly before noon today,
the police department reported.
Harry McCoy of 721 York sreet, a friend of the dead man, reported the occurrence
at the police station at 12:15 p.m. He said he saw Richards about 7:30 o’clock
this morning. When McCoy returned about four hours later he peered through the
screen door and saw his friend lying motionless on the bed.
He reported it to police immediately.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 25, 1947 P. 1
********
Funeral services for Joseph Oliver Richards, 69, who was found dead at his
residence at 307 Chicago street, yesterday, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at
the Leschke funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Richards was born in West Virginia in 1878. He came to Wisconsin in 1912 and
settled in Manitowoc in 1914. He was a retired shipbuilder by trade.
His wife, now deceased, was the former Acenath Zuehlke. He is survived by a step-
daughter, Mrs. Lila Hilles of Milwaukee.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. today until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 26, 1947 P. 2
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[Joseph Oliver Richards/d. 06-25-1947/age 68 yrs.]
Find Man Dead In Home Today
Joseph Richards, between 60 and 65 years old, was found dead, apparently of
natural causes, in his home at 307 Chicago street shortly before noon today,
the police department reported.
Harry McCoy of 721 York sreet, a friend of the dead man, reported the occurrence
at the police station at 12:15 p.m. He said he saw Richards about 7:30 o’clock
this morning. When McCoy returned about four hours later he peered through the
screen door and saw his friend lying motionless on the bed.
He reported it to police immediately.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 25, 1947 P. 1
********
Funeral services for Joseph Oliver Richards, 69, who was found dead at his
residence at 307 Chicago street, yesterday, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at
the Leschke funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Richards was born in West Virginia in 1878. He came to Wisconsin in 1912 and
settled in Manitowoc in 1914. He was a retired shipbuilder by trade.
His wife, now deceased, was the former Acenath Zuehlke. He is survived by a step-
daughter, Mrs. Lila Hilles of Milwaukee.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. today until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 26, 1947 P. 2
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[Joseph Oliver Richards/d. 06-25-1947/age 68 yrs.]
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