On This Date in Minnesota History: April 12

April 12, 1911 - The funeral  this afternoon of Edward Oestreich, the fireman of No. 3 firehall, who died April 8 after an operation at St. Mary’s Hospital, was one of the largest ever seen in Duluth. Hundreds of people turned out to pay their last respects to the memory of the late engineer of the department. Born and raised in Duluth, he had been connected with the department the last 12 years, and was most popular, not only with his fellow members, but with all who knew him.

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The services took place from the English Lutheran Church. The church was crowded to the doors, and many who wished to gain admittance had to be turned away. The casket was born to the Forest Hill Cemetery in one of the horse wagons, which had been draped for the occasion. Over it was spread a large flag , and over this were heaped many flowers. The body was followed to the cemetery by a large squad of firemen and a platoon of police.

Bearing the casket to the hose cart.¹

The Duluth Herald; “Death Follows an Operation; Well Known Duluth Fireman Dies at St. Mary’s Hospital”; April 10, 1911; p. 17.

¹The Duluth Herald; Fireman’s Funeral One of the Largest Ever Held in Duluth”; April 13, 19, 11; p. 4.

Forest Hill Cemetery

Photo taken by Pamela J. Erickson. Released into the public domain July 6, 2013,
as long as acknowledgement included.

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