Dr. Lester G. Platt
July 2, 1877-May 30, 1935
Niles Daily Star, Friday, May 31, 1935, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library
DR. PLATT DROPS DEAD ON ORCHARD HILLS GOLF COURSE
Widely Known Niles Dentist Dies After Playing Round; Seemed in Perfect Health
The sudden death of Dr. L.G. Platt at Orchard Hills Country club Thursday morning came as a shock to the community of which he had been a life-long member.
Dr. Platt's death occurred at 11:15 o'clock in the morning. Dr. Platt, the Rev. Harry L. Nicholson, Floyd Wood and Harry O. Parker had just finished nine holes on the golf course and were about to tee off for the second round. Dr. Platt went to his car and while removing a package was stricken suddenly with a heart attack.
Dr. Platt was 57 years old. He was born in Niles July 2, 1877 and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Platt. He was married Dec. 27, 1905 in Niles to Gayle King, the Rev. Decoux, of Trinity Episcopal church performing the ceremony.
He was graduated from the University of Michigan college of dentistry in 1898. He leaves beside his wife and daughter, Mrs. Harold Hanlin, of Buchanan, and a twin brother, Dr. Leslie W. Platt, Elkhart. Efforts are being made by police and radio broadcast to locate the latter who is en route to California by motor.
Dr. Platt was a past master of St. Joseph Valley lodge No. 4, F.& A.M. and of Niles chapter R.A.M. He also was a member and active worker in Trinity Episcopal church.
Funeral arrangements will not be completed until Dr. Platt's brother is located.
Niles Daily Star, Saturday, June 1, 1935, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
Dr. Platt Rites Set Monday P.M.
Efforts to locate Dr. Leslie W. Platt, twin brother of Dr. Lester G. Platt through radio broadcasts have been unavailing. Dr. Lester Platt, who died Thursday morning, will be buried Monday afternoon.
The body will lie in state in Trinity Episcopal church of which he was a member, from 1 o'clock Monday until 2:15. Services will be held at 2:30, the Rev. Harry L. Nicholson, rector of the Trinity church, officiating.
Besides the brother whom the family is attempting to locate and who is enroute by motor to California, Dr. Platt leaves his wife, Mrs. Gayle Platt, a daughter, Mrs. Harold Hanlin, of Buchanan, and an elder brother, Ralph Platt, in Denver.