Frank Frederici
Dec. 15, 1879-Jan. 6, 1913
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, January 7, 1913, page 1, col. 8, microfilm District Library
SAD DEATH RECORDED
Sudden Taking Away of Frank Frederici a Great Shock
SERVICES VALUED
Over Twelve Years a Resident of Niles, a Pharmacist at Drug Store of Dean Sons--Funeral Thursday Afternoon at 2 o'clock
The sad news of the death of Frank Frederici has cast a shadow over the whole community. Taken ill New Year's day at noon, with pneumonia, he rapidly grew worse, and the end came last evening at 6:30 o'clock, at the home, 301 Pokagon street.
The patient passed away peacefully, as if it were the sleep of a child.
Every heart is touched with sympathy for the bereaved ones, from whose fireside the light has fled. We feel the emptiness of human words in time of bitter sorrow. Yet he who "has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows" will comfort and sustain. His last words were full of hope, and although told he could not survive, he would not give up, as he named over his best friends in Niles and elsewhere, and gave instruction to the wife that should it happen, he wanted to be buried in Niles. His last words also expressive of peace in God and a willingness to depart and be at rest with Him.
His cheerful, helpful life; his devotion to his wife and children, and kindness to everybody will long linger as a fragrant memory in the home which his presence brightened and which death has now darkened. Though he is gone, his record has been made and will remain with us as a lasting treasure. His life was gentle, but like the still waters it was deep. In his heart of hearts he carried those he loved, and his hand was never weary, his step never failed in caring for and ministering to those who were in any way dependent upon him.
Besides a devoted wife his leaves three daughters, Dorothy, aged 8, Helen, 6, and Edith, 10 months' old. The father, Franklin Frederici, arrived in Niles this afternoon from Reading, Pa. There is a step-mother, also two brothers: Roy of Reading, Pa., and Gus, residing in Ohio.
Frank Frederici was born at Tiffin, Ohio, 33 years ago last December. He graduated from the High school at Lafayette, Ind., and later took a course in pharmacy at Purdue University, located at Lafayette. Coming to Niles he married Miss Lizzie Volkhart June 25, 1902. Ever since his residence in this city, he has been engaged as pharmacist at drug stroe of Dean Sons, who say of him as follows:
"Frank Federici was with us over 12 years, and during all that time was ever loyal and trustworthy. We have lost a staunch friend and faithful clerk. It is difficult to become reconciled that he should be taken away from his family and friends."
The deceased was a member of the German Workingmen's association, having $500 insurance. He had a paid up policy of $100 with the Equitable Life Insurance company. Also a policy for $1,000 with the Fraternal Neighbors, but with this order there has been some misunderstanding, and no receipts have been received for the last assessment paid. Howver, it may end favorably.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the house and 2 o'clock from the Presbyterian church, Rev. W.R. Yonker to officiate. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, January 8, 1913, page 1, col. 8, microfilm District Library
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR FRANK FREDERICI.
When Told He Could Not Survive, He Selected His Own Pallbearers
Services from the house, 301 Pokagon street, at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon; from the Presbyterian church at 2, Rev. W.R. Yonker, officiating. The body can be viewed only at the home tomorrow morning after 9 o'clock.
Conscious to the last, Mr. Frederici bravely made all plans for his funeral, and the future welfare of his devoted wife and children. He held tightly to the slenderest of life's threads and when told he could not survive, he called his wife to the bedside, selected his pallbearers, and suddenly closed his eyes and went to sleep forever.
Following are the pallbearers: Frank Bunbury, Edward Powell, Dr. J.F. Burns., Ferdinand Bachman, Wm. Lemon and F.D. Cook. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, January 9, 1913, page 1, col. 3, microfilm District Library
LAST SAD RITES FOR FRANK FREDERICI
Funeral services for Frank Frederici were held at the Presbyterian church this afternoon, Rev. W.R. Yonker officiating. The edifice was well filled with sorrowing friends. Many beautiful floral tributes were in evidence. Harry Lawrence sang. At the close of the solemn services, the sad cortege moved on to the silent city of the dead, Silver Brook cemetery. Under the snow we laid him. Nothing on earth is changed; only a loving husbnd and father is gone.
Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, January 9, 1913, page 1, col. 5, microfilm District Library
FUNERAL F. FREDERICI
The funeral of the late Frank Frederici was held this afternoon from the Presbyterian church. Rev. W.R. Yonker officiating.
Friends selected by Mr. Frederici acted as bearers.
The church was well filled with friends of this popular young man.
The remains were laid to rest at Silver Brook cemeteyr amid a profsuion[sic] of beautiful flowers.
During the hours of the funeral Dean's drug store where Mr. Frederici was employed for thirteen years, was closed.