"John L. Klotz, 69, Somerset RD 5, died Aug. 1, 1988 at Somerset
Community Hospital.  Born Sept. 3, 1918 in Summit Mills, a son
of the late Lloyd and Vesta (Rishel) Klotz.  He is survived by 
his wife, Nellie M. (Ware); and these children: Jerry J., married 
to the former Norma Jean Rexroth, Somerset; and Debra S., wife 
of Barrie Barron, Somerset RD 6; also, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-
grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren.  One sister, Miss Mary 
Elizabeth Klotz, Somerset.  He was a member of the Faith Lutheran 
Church and Wills Grange for more than 50 years.  He was a former
member of the Guernsey Breeders Association.  Retired coal miner 
and farmer. 
Funeral services Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Faith Lutheran Church
with the Rev. Charles J. Hartbauer officiating.  Interment, Somerset
County Memorial Park.  Body will lie in state at the church from
12:30 p.m. until hour of service.  Arrangements in charge of Robert
H. Halverson Funeral Home."

Source: Daily American, August 3, 1988, USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale
Library Transcribed by Kerry L. Miller.