Obit: Sternitzky, Robert R. (1880 - 1953)

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Surnames: Sternitzky, Goerling, Nickel

----Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, Wood Co., Wis.) Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1953, P. 12, Col. 3

Sternitzky, Robert R. (Jan. 5, 1880 - Dec. 21, 1953)

Native of Lynn Dies Monday

Robert Sternitzky Victim of Illness

LYNN--Robert R. Sternitzky, 73, a resident of Wausau for 32 years died of a stroke at Spokane, Wash., Monday noon. The body was placed in a vault at Chemey, Wash., and will be brought to Wausau for burial at a later date.

Mr. Sternitzky was born Jan. 5, 1880, in Lynn and received his eduation there. He was married Oct. 27, 1903, in Stevens Point, to Christine Goerling, who died two years ago. Mr. Sternitzky retired April 1 of this year after completing 50 years of service for the Milwaukee Road.

Surviving are one daughter, Marie, Chemey, Wash.; two sisters, Miss Ann Sternitzky, Lynn; and Mrs. Dan Nickel, town of Fremont; and six grandchildren. Two sons, two sisters and one brother preceded him in death.

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