Erdman LEIDHOLD
Obituary

Pittsfield
Dies of Coal Gas Poisoning
Erdman Leidhold, Overcome for Second Time Within Year and a Half, Fails to Rally After Accident Saturday

Erdman Leidhold, 89, who was rendered unconscious by coal gas for the second time within a year and a half last Saturday night, died yesterday morning at his home, 610 North street. Mr and Mrs Leidhold were both found in a coma on the floor of their home Saturday, and he was taken to the House of Mercy hospital, and removed to his home Monday. Mrs Leidhold was not badly affected. Her husband failed to rally after regaining consciousness.

The aged couple were found in a like condition last fall by Harry Andler, a driver for the Bigley bakery. They had lived for years at their little cottage, and Mr Leidhold made considerable money in former days, when he conducted a German beer garden. He was born in Germany and came to this country about 50 years ago.

He leaves his widow, two sons and one daughter, all of Pittsfield. They are Louis E. and Herman Leidhold and Mrs Mary Heuttner. He also leaves several grandchildren. The funeral services will be private at the home tomorrow afternoon at 2.30. Mr Leidhold was a member of the German Lutheran church, but as its pastor, Rev W. L. Genzmer, is on his vacation, Rev Payson E. Pierce, pastor of the South church, will officiate. Burial will be in Pittsfield cemetery.

Date: August 14, 1913
Location: Massachusetts
Paper: Springfield Union



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