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Gratz, Walter H. (1894-1974)
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1974 Oct 24 p. 4
Birth date: 1894
text of obituary:
Bluffton, Ohio. — Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church on Oct. 8 for Walter H. Gratz, 80, owner and operator of a shoe store here for more than half a century. Dr. Howard raid and Rev. Wilmer Shelly officiated at the service.
A native of this community, Mr. Gratz began working at the Economy Store as a young man. He acquired a partnership in the business in 1916 and became full owner in 1919.