Retired Nason Miner Dies; Rites At 2 Wednesday

Eustace Forstner, a retired coal miner, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday at his home in Nason at the age of 67 years.

Mr. Forstner was a native of Austria. He came to the United States in 1906, and was a miner for 50 years.

He was united in marriage in 1911 to Matilda Fitz who survives.

Also surviving are one son, Emil, of St. Louis, two sisters, Mary and Matilda and one brother John who resides in Europe.

Funeral services will be held at the Fry Funeral Home in Waltonville Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Jack Kitterman will be in charge. Burial will be at Abner cemetery south of Nason.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. today.

Source: Mount Vernon Register News
Submitted by: Dennis and Jami Hohl