William V. Rutsatz, Jr.
Sept. 25, 1921-Jan. 31, 1949
W.V. Ruthsatz, Jr., 27
William V. Ruthsatz, Jr., 27, of Wenatchee, Wash., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ruthsatz, Sr., of Niles died Monday morning at Madigan General hospital, Fort Lewis, Wash., after an illness of one year.
Born in Niles September 25, 1921, he served in the army for 40 months during World War II.
Surviving besides his parents, are the widow, Ruth; one son, William; a brother, Louis, of Niles; and one sister, Mrs. Marie Lacopo, of South Bend, Ind.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete; however, the body will be brought to the Kiger funeral home and services will be held here with full military rites. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
(Source: Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, February 1, 1949, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library)
