Hruzek, SGT Anton Paul Jr (1920-1951)
Hruzek, Anton P
Cause of Death
1951
Rosenberg Herald, September 14, 1951:
Anton P. Hruzek of near here died shortly after being brought from Houston by cab to the local police station about 8 a.m. Thursday morning. An investigation is being held and the verdict of the cause of the death had not been determined when The Herald went to press at noon. Mr. Hruzek, who was apparently between 25 and 30 years old, lived between Orchard and Beasley, it was said. The cab driver said he picked the man up in Houston and he paid his fare to Rosenberg and that when they reached Stafford, he knew the man was sick and he wanted to stop and get a physician but that Hruzek insisted on coming on here. Dr. John Roll pronounced him dead. He died a few minutes after the cab driver brought him to the police station He had been released from a Houston hospital the 10th of this month, records show. A Justice of the Peace from Sugar Land was holding an inquest. ***************************************************************************************** Rosenberg Herald, September 21, 1951: The death of Anton P. Hruzek, Jr., 31, was attributed to a liver condition according to a report received by Judge W.E. Tise of Sugar Land, after an autopsy was performed on the body. Mr. Hruzek died suddenly last Thursday morning after being brought from Houston to Rosenberg by a taxi driver. Funeral services for Mr. Hruzek were held Friday at 9 a.m. from Knesek and Son Funeral Home and at the Guardian Angel Church at Wallis. Rosary was recited Friday evening. The American Legion was in charge of the graveside service at the Guardian Angel Cemetery. He was born in Orchard August 5, 1920. |
Hruzek
Anton P
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