Karl Spinner Dies—Services Set For Saturday
Another one of the sturdy men who were an integral part of the life that built Green River into its present status has gone to his final reward. Karl Spinner, for more than a half century a resident of Green River, and long a businessman here, died at the Sweetwater county Memorial hospital in Rock Springs Tuesday at the age of 80, of ailments incident to his advanced age.
Many are the persons in Green River who have memories of a kindness and helping hand that came unostentatiously from Mr. Spinner in time of need of neighborly, friendly gestures that won him the friendship and respect of the community.
Mr. Spinner was devout in his faith, and had always been an active member of the Catholic church here as long as his health permitted. He retired from business in 1938, and until two years ago, came and went from town every day, usually walking from his home.
Born in Renchen, Germany, on January 30, 1873, he first came to Green River in 1890 to join his uncle, the pioneer, George Spinner. He remained here seven years, than returned to Renchen. In 1901 immediately following his marriage to Therese Weber, he returned to Green River, he and his bride remaining here ever since.
His retirement came in 1938, after 20 years of owning and operating the Green River Meat market, his uncle have well taught him the meat cutting business.
His death came 15 years to the day, after his retirement.
Besides Mrs. Spinner, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Geo. Graf of Green River, and one granddaughter, Mary Louise Graf who is in nurses' training at Salt Lake City. Mrs. E. A. Gaensslen, Sr., and Mrs. Clara Harris are cousins.
Mr. Spinner lies in state at the Francom Villanova mortuary chapel, where friends may call until he is removed to the family home on South Fourth West at 6 p. m. this, Friday, evening. Rosary will be said at the home at 7:00 p. m. Funeral services will be at the Catholic church at 9:30 a. m. Saturday, the Rev. Charles Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery.
Green River Star, Sep 11, 1953.
Another one of the sturdy men who were an integral part of the life that built Green River into its present status has gone to his final reward. Karl Spinner, for more than a half century a resident of Green River, and long a businessman here, died at the Sweetwater county Memorial hospital in Rock Springs Tuesday at the age of 80, of ailments incident to his advanced age.
Many are the persons in Green River who have memories of a kindness and helping hand that came unostentatiously from Mr. Spinner in time of need of neighborly, friendly gestures that won him the friendship and respect of the community.
Mr. Spinner was devout in his faith, and had always been an active member of the Catholic church here as long as his health permitted. He retired from business in 1938, and until two years ago, came and went from town every day, usually walking from his home.
Born in Renchen, Germany, on January 30, 1873, he first came to Green River in 1890 to join his uncle, the pioneer, George Spinner. He remained here seven years, than returned to Renchen. In 1901 immediately following his marriage to Therese Weber, he returned to Green River, he and his bride remaining here ever since.
His retirement came in 1938, after 20 years of owning and operating the Green River Meat market, his uncle have well taught him the meat cutting business.
His death came 15 years to the day, after his retirement.
Besides Mrs. Spinner, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Geo. Graf of Green River, and one granddaughter, Mary Louise Graf who is in nurses' training at Salt Lake City. Mrs. E. A. Gaensslen, Sr., and Mrs. Clara Harris are cousins.
Mr. Spinner lies in state at the Francom Villanova mortuary chapel, where friends may call until he is removed to the family home on South Fourth West at 6 p. m. this, Friday, evening. Rosary will be said at the home at 7:00 p. m. Funeral services will be at the Catholic church at 9:30 a. m. Saturday, the Rev. Charles Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery.
Green River Star, Sep 11, 1953.
Karl Spinner Dies—Services Set For Saturday
Another one of the sturdy men who were an integral part of the life that built Green River into its present status has gone to his final reward. Karl Spinner, for more than a half century a resident of Green River, and long a businessman here, died at the Sweetwater county Memorial hospital in Rock Springs Tuesday at the age of 80, of ailments incident to his advanced age.
Many are the persons in Green River who have memories of a kindness and helping hand that came unostentatiously from Mr. Spinner in time of need of neighborly, friendly gestures that won him the friendship and respect of the community.
Mr. Spinner was devout in his faith, and had always been an active member of the Catholic church here as long as his health permitted. He retired from business in 1938, and until two years ago, came and went from town every day, usually walking from his home.
Born in Renchen, Germany, on January 30, 1873, he first came to Green River in 1890 to join his uncle, the pioneer, George Spinner. He remained here seven years, than returned to Renchen. In 1901 immediately following his marriage to Therese Weber, he returned to Green River, he and his bride remaining here ever since.
His retirement came in 1938, after 20 years of owning and operating the Green River Meat market, his uncle have well taught him the meat cutting business.
His death came 15 years to the day, after his retirement.
Besides Mrs. Spinner, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Geo. Graf of Green River, and one granddaughter, Mary Louise Graf who is in nurses' training at Salt Lake City. Mrs. E. A. Gaensslen, Sr., and Mrs. Clara Harris are cousins.
Mr. Spinner lies in state at the Francom Villanova mortuary chapel, where friends may call until he is removed to the family home on South Fourth West at 6 p. m. this, Friday, evening. Rosary will be said at the home at 7:00 p. m. Funeral services will be at the Catholic church at 9:30 a. m. Saturday, the Rev. Charles Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery.
Green River Star, Sep 11, 1953.
Another one of the sturdy men who were an integral part of the life that built Green River into its present status has gone to his final reward. Karl Spinner, for more than a half century a resident of Green River, and long a businessman here, died at the Sweetwater county Memorial hospital in Rock Springs Tuesday at the age of 80, of ailments incident to his advanced age.
Many are the persons in Green River who have memories of a kindness and helping hand that came unostentatiously from Mr. Spinner in time of need of neighborly, friendly gestures that won him the friendship and respect of the community.
Mr. Spinner was devout in his faith, and had always been an active member of the Catholic church here as long as his health permitted. He retired from business in 1938, and until two years ago, came and went from town every day, usually walking from his home.
Born in Renchen, Germany, on January 30, 1873, he first came to Green River in 1890 to join his uncle, the pioneer, George Spinner. He remained here seven years, than returned to Renchen. In 1901 immediately following his marriage to Therese Weber, he returned to Green River, he and his bride remaining here ever since.
His retirement came in 1938, after 20 years of owning and operating the Green River Meat market, his uncle have well taught him the meat cutting business.
His death came 15 years to the day, after his retirement.
Besides Mrs. Spinner, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Geo. Graf of Green River, and one granddaughter, Mary Louise Graf who is in nurses' training at Salt Lake City. Mrs. E. A. Gaensslen, Sr., and Mrs. Clara Harris are cousins.
Mr. Spinner lies in state at the Francom Villanova mortuary chapel, where friends may call until he is removed to the family home on South Fourth West at 6 p. m. this, Friday, evening. Rosary will be said at the home at 7:00 p. m. Funeral services will be at the Catholic church at 9:30 a. m. Saturday, the Rev. Charles Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery.
Green River Star, Sep 11, 1953.
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