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Obit For Henry Albertus "Bert" Rittenhouse
Headline H. A. RITTENHOUSE KILLED AT MONETT
Text H. A. Rittenhouse who lives near Butterfield and was working for the Frisco at Monett, as car inspector was killed about 11 o'clock Monday night. He was coupling cars at the time and was struck by cars that were being switched and died in a few minutes. His family lived on their farm near Butterfield. The remains were prepared for interment and shipped to Butterfield.
News Items: LOG CHURCH - June 26, 1920, Cassville Democrat

A. H. Rittenhouse while employed as car inspector at the Frisco R. R. yards at Monett, Mo., while on duty was crushed between 2 cars at midnight Monday night, June 14. A leg being cut off and other injuries that caused his death in 15 minutes after the accident. He was 54 years of age. He was well respected and was of a very pleasant disposition.

"In the midst of life there is death." The remains were interred at the Sparks Cemetery, June 17. Funeral service were ably conducted by Rev. F. M. Goodnight.

We extend our sympathies to the bereaved family.

Mrs. Rittenhouse's mother Mrs. Frail and daughters of Lima, Ohio, came on the 18th to be with her daughter. Rev. Rittenhouse of W.Va., a Presbyterian minister and another brother has been with the family. A sister of Mrs. Rittenhouse of Chicago, has been with her.
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Democrat
Date June 19, 1920
Death Cert Link Death Certificate
Resource State Historical Society of MO
Submitted by Donna Cooper