Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

George Frederick Eberhart Sr.

Nov. 6, 1868 –Oct. 31, 1936

 

South Bend Tribune
Monday, November 1, 1936

George F. Eberhart, sr., aged 67, a lifelong resident of this community, died at 10:30 o'clock Sunday morning in his home, 1322 East Jefferson boulevard. He had been ill since he suffered a paralytic stroke seven weeks ago.

Mr. Eberhart was born Nov. 6, 1868, in the house in which he died. He was married 40 years ago to Olga Burgess, who survives. Until his retirement several years ago he was a real estate dealer. He was a founder of Fairview Cemetery association and at the time of his death was serving as a director of the association.

Surviving are two sons, George F. Eberhart, jr., of Mishawaka, and Russell J. Eberhart, of Buffalo, N.Y.; a sister, Mrs. Sabra Cook, of Minneapolis, Minn., and four grandchildren.

The body may be viewed in the Sprague chapel from tonight until 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, when it will be taken to the residence. There it may be viewed until the funeral at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Rev. J. A. Barnett, D. D., pastor of First Presbyterian church, will conduct services and burial will be in Fairview cemetery.

South Bend Tribune

Tuesday, November 3, 1936)

Pallbearers were named today for George F. Eberhart, sr., aged 67, of 1322 East Jefferson boulevard. They are Loren S. Crull, William H. Rosewarne, Fred Martin, Robert McKnight, Paul S. Fuson and Henry C. Eggleston.

Rev. J. A. Burnett, D. D., pastor of First Presbyterian church, will conduct services at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the residence. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery. The body may be viewed in the residence.