Schmutz, Albert D. (1888-1975)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 27 Feb 1975 p. 8

Birth date: 1888

text of obituary:

Newton and Vicinity

Word was received here that Albert D. Schmutz of Stockton, Calif. died Feb. 12 at the age of 87. A native of Halstead, Mr. Schmutz at one time was an instructor of piano, organ and choral work at Bethel and Tabor colleges. In 1928 he became organ and piano instructor at Emporia State College, retiring to Stockton in 1958. He was the first instructor of choral music at the National Music Camp, Interlochen, Mich., and continued on the staff there until age 85. Funeral services were held Feb. 17 at the First United Methodist Church, Stockton, followed by burial at Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia. Survivors include a son, Alvin, of New Haven, Ind.; two grandsons; and a sister, Clara Schmutz of the Bethel Home for Aged, Newton.