George R. Zechlin
July 29, 1892-Oct. 14, 1962
Niles Daily Star, Monday, October 15, 1962, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
Committal rites for George R. Zechlin, 70, of 623 N. Second St., who died at 4:45 p.m., Saturday at Pawating Hospital, will be conducted at 11 am., Tuesday, at Silverbrook Cemetery, with the Rev. Richard Fraser officiating.
He had been a hospital patient three days, and had been ill several months.
Mr. Zechlin was born here July 29, 1892, and lived his lifetime in Niles.
Survivors include a son, George R. Jr., Fennville; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Seaman, Ontario, Canada; and two brothers, Eli H. and Frank L., both of Niles.
He was a veteran of World War I and A life member of Niles Aerie No. 2094, Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Friends are being received at the Kiger Funeral Home.