Susan, Kenneth

Charles Kenneth Susan
Aug. 13, 1911-March 9, 1938


    Charles Kenneth Susan, 26, prominent athlete, and a native of Niles, died at 1:20 o'clock this morning in Pawating hospital, the victim of a fractured skull.
    Fatally injured Monday morning when he dropped 16 feet through an elevator shaft in the Niles Brewing company building, Mr. Susan died without regaining consciousness.
    Born in Niles, Aug. 13, 1911, he is the son of Mrs. Leota Susan, 712 Maple street.  His father, the late William Susan, died in 1933.
    Mr. Susan attended Niles high school and was a member of the 1930 graduating class.  During his high school career he took an active part in athletics, and was a star tackle on the 1929 conference championship football team.
    After his graduation he was active (continued on page Two) in independent sport circles.  During the last season he was a member of the Troost softball team, and played guard on the Susan Service basketball squad.
    At the time of his injury he was affiliated with the Susan and Sons Sand and Gravel company. Through his connection with the company he had gained a wide acquaintance throughout this section.
    Beside his mother, Mr. Susan leaves his widow, the former Anna Hierman, whom he married on Thanksgiving Day, 1935, in Christ the King church; one brother, Delbert, Niles; and three sisters, Mrs. Edith Sutton, Mrs. Albert Schrumpf, and Mrs. John Burge, all of Niles.
    Requiem high mass will be sung at 9 o'clock Friday morning in St. Mary's Roman Catholic church by the Rev. Fr. Joseph Rochford.  Last Sacraments was administered by Fr. Rochford, Monday night. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
    Friends may call at the Turner and Pifer funeral home.

(Source: Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, March 9, 1938, page 1, col. 7-8, cont. page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library)