Otto Baumer, 76
June 21, 1864-Oct. 16, 1948
Otto Baumer, 50 North State street, died at 2:50 this morning at Pawating hospital. he had been ill for the past three years.
Surviving is his widow, Elizabeth. Baumer was born in Columbus, O., June 21 , 1864, and came here from Chicago 26 years ago. He was retired, and had served as alderman in Niles for six years and was a member of the Board of Public Works for several years.
Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday by the St. Joseph Valley Masonic lodge at the funeral home. He also was a member of the Harper lodge of Chicago, No. 731.
John Lagoni, worshipful master of the local lodge, has requested all members of St. Joseph Valley No. 4, F. and A.M., to assemble at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the temple for the services.
Niles Daily Star, Saturday, Oct. 16, 1948, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library