Fred A. Exner
April 2, 1880-January 9, 1942

Niles Daily Star, Friday, January 9, 1942, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library,

FRED A. EXNER, 61, DIES; ILL TWO DAYS

Two day illness of pneumonia brought death this morning to Fred A. Exner 61 a life-long resident of Niles, who died this morning at 10:30 in his home at 519 Michigan Street.  He had been ill since Wednesday.

He was born here April 2, 1880 and had lived here continuously since that time.  For years he was in the sheet metal and furnace contracting business.

He is survived by his widow, the former Bessie Hofferbert, to whom he was married June 29, 1910 in St. John’s Evangelical Church by the late Rev. Rahn.

Mr. Exner also leaves a daughter, Nordamyrth at home; and five brothers, Louis. Charles, John and August Exner, Niles and George Exner, Buchanan,.

He was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist. Friends may call at the Rutherford Funeral Home.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, January 10, 1942, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

EXNER SERVICE MONDAY

Funeral services for Fred A. Exner, 61, of 510 Michigan street, who died Friday morning after a two-day illness, are set for Monday afternoon at 3:30 in the Rutherford funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home. Mrs. Durlin Wheeler, reader, will officiate. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.