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Vincent Aloysius August Bittner

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Birth	:	9 Jul 1890 Bellevue, Jackson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 Sep 1913 Bellevue, Jackson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.2238998, -101.2866974
Plot	:	Section 3, Lot 80, Grave 1
Description	:	Bellevue Leader, IA, Thursday, September 11, 1913 AWFUL ACCIDENT VINCENT BINNER MEETS DEATH IN RIVER IN MOTOR BOAT EXPLOSION AND FIRE Vincent Bittner, one of Bellevue's most popular young men, met a horrible death last Tuesday evening shortly before eight o'clock. "Vin," as he was commonly known, was the owner of a handsome twenty-foot runabout motor boat, and got much pleasure from being out on the "Father of Waters" with his fine craft. It seems that the gasoline tank of his boat had a leak in it and it is said he had used up twenty-five gallons of gasoline within a few days which... Read More	Bellevue Leader, IA, Thursday, September 11, 1913 AWFUL ACCIDENT VINCENT BINNER MEETS DEATH IN RIVER IN MOTOR BOAT EXPLOSION AND FIRE Vincent Bittner, one of Bellevue's most popular young men, met a horrible death last Tuesday evening shortly before eight o'clock. "Vin," as he was commonly known, was the owner of a handsome twenty-foot runabout motor boat, and got much pleasure from being out on the "Father of Waters" with his fine craft. It seems that the gasoline tank of his boat had a leak in it and it is said he had used up twenty-five gallons of gasoline within a few days which would have been impossible with all parts of the equipment in repair. On the above evening he asked Wm. Noerpel to take a ride, but the latter said it was too cool, so Vin started out alone. This was shortly after seven o'clock. He also owned a fine little cottage on one of the Islands several miles north of here but it will never be known whether he intended to go that far or not, but probably not owing to the fact that he was alone. The supposition is that the gasoline which leaked from the tank became ignited in some way causing an explosion and setting fire to the craft and that the unfortunate occupant was either thrown from the craft or jumped into the river and was drowned. Some heard the report of the explosion and saw the burning boat. The accident happened about a mile north of town at the first crossing. The boat drifted almost to shore and was burned to the water's edge. The name "Papoose," was till there. Great excitement prevailed when news of the appalling fatality spread. Searching parties were instituted and the river has been dragged night and day, but up to the hour of going to press the body has not been recovered. The accident has cast a gloom over the entire community. Vincent Bittner was born July 10, 1890, and was therefore 23 years of age. He graduated from St. Joseph's school and during the past few years he has been manager of his father's extensive lumber business and was a young man of sobriety and reliability. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bittner, three sisters, Mrs. Clara Prandy of Dubuque, Mrs. George Zentner and Rhoma of Bellevue, and three brothers, Attalus of Dubuque, Grover and Chester of Bellevue, who have the sympathy of all in their terrible bereavement. +++ Bellevue Leader, IA, Thursday, September 18, 1913 NOT YET FOUND ALL EFFORTS TO FIND BODY OF VINCENT BITTNER HAVE SO FAR PROVED FUTILE The body of Vincent Bittner, who was drowned in an explosion and fire of his motor boat last week, has not been found up to the hour of going to press. Every inch of the river in the vicinity of where the appalling accident took place has been dragged as well as the river south of Bellevue. Searching parties have patrolled the big stream from this city to Savanna and members of the boat club of that city have been very diligent in their efforts to find the body of the unfortunate young man. All down river cities as far as Davenport have been notified to be on the look out and every effort has been put forth and every devise used to locate the body, all so far to no avail, but it is earnestly hoped that the searchers will soon get results. The sad affair has been the topic of conversation since it occurred and the greatest sympathy is expressed for those bereaved. It was one of the most unusual and awful accidents that ever happened in Bellevue and has cast a gloom over the entire community. +++ Bellevue Leader, IA, Thursday, September 25, 1913 NO TRACE OF BODY It is now sixteen days since the tragic death of Vincent Bittner and the body has not yet been found. Wednesday the river in the vicinity where the tragedy occurred was dynamited without results. It is one of the most mystifying deaths which ever occurred in this community. +++ Bellevue Leader, IA, Thursday, November 13, 1913 MISSING HAT FOUND On Tuesday of last week W. J. Dunham, who lives in a shanty along the river several miles south of town found a hat which all who have seen it claim it to be the hat worn by Vincent Bittner who lost his life in the explosion and fire of his motor boat. Mr. Dunham sent it to town and it is now in the possession of the unfortunate young man's relatives. Nothing further has been found or learned regarding that awful accident.

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Vincent Aloysius August Bittner's memorial is located at: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, Ward County, USA.
When did Vincent Aloysius August Bittner death?
Vincent Aloysius August Bittner death on 9 Sep 1913 in Bellevue, Jackson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 48.2238998
Longitude: -101.2866974

Family Members:

Parent

Louis Bittner

(1848 - 1930)

Mary Gertrude Niemeyer Bittner

(1854 - 1915)

Siblings

Ella Elizabeth Bittner Zentner

(1883 - 1966)

Grover Joseph Bittner

(1885 - 1965)

Appolonia Bittner

(1889 - 1889)

Chester George Bittner

(1893 - 1945)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rosehill Memorial Park
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2238998, -101.2866974

2. First Lutheran Church Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2470000, -101.2964000

3. Hebrew Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2467400, -101.3119500

4. Zion Lutheran Cemetery (Defunct)
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2471500, -101.3111600

5. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2997017, -101.2977982

6. Prairie Peace Fellowship Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2419472, -101.1341858

7. Fairview Mennonite Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2107760, -101.1294940

8. Grueneberg Family Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3268600, -101.3450600

9. Burlington Township Cemetery
Burlington, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2817421, -101.4292679

10. Drady Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1538048, -101.4261169

11. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3408051, -101.2533188

12. Saron Lutheran Cemetery
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0943985, -101.3181000

13. Old German Baptist Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2979758, -101.1226340

14. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3275681, -101.1432495

15. Whitaker Cemetery
Logan, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1285324, -101.1252213

16. Wolff Family Cemetery
Ruthville, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3557300, -101.3768800

17. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Ruthville, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3562851, -101.3823090

18. Burlington Township Cemetery
Des Lacs, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2452545, -101.5128174

19. Willis Cemetery
Sawyer, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0740000, -101.2088900

20. Larson Gravesite
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2700000, -101.5200000

21. Kittleson Cemetery
Logan, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1699240, -101.0572670

22. McChesney Family Cemetery
Logan, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1537190, -101.0558510

23. Rose Valley Cemetery
South Prairie, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0527000, -101.3554993

24. Township Cemetery
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1847000, -101.5472031