SHELBY COUNTY OHIO OBIT
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Sidney Daily News
Monday, Aug. 13, 1945

At Miami County Fair

Friends and relatives were shocked to learn of the sudden death of George W. Millhoff, 81, of 122 North Brooklyn Avenue, at Miami County fair grounds where he suffered a heart attack.  He was removed to the Stouder Memorial hospital there but was dead on arrival.

He had been in very good health up until the time of his death and had reviewed the Troy fair durig the afternoon and seemed to be in his usual good spirits up to the fatal heart attack, which came when had wandered over to a bench and was lying down resting.

He had gone to the fair with his daughter, Mrs. Mary Evans, of Maria Stein; Mr. and Mrs. Grover Rich and Al Strete, of this city, and had seemed to enjoy visiting the various points of interest on the grounds.

Born August 28, 1864, in Shelby County, he was the son of the late James Henry and Martha Ann Butler Millhoff.  He was united in marriage to Miss Ida Rich, of Shelby county, in August, 1890, and they were the parents of six children, his wife preceded him in death passing away on May 17, 1938.

He is survived by the following children, Mrs. Goldie Van Horn, of 122 North Brooklyn Avenue with whom he made his home; Mrs. Maude Horner, Piqua; Henry Millhoff, Piqua; Mrs. Mary Evans, Maria Stein; Mrs. Harry Brandt (Margaret) Dayton; Edward Millhoff, Dayton.

There are 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren who also survive.  Three of his grandsons are in the armed forces and are:  Cpl. Charles E. Van Horn, Camp Wheeler, GA.; Sgt. Harold Van Horn, in China; and James H. Millhoff Jr., in the U.S. navy.

The funeral services have been tentatively set for Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Kerr Mortuary under the direction of Rev. B. Stephen Topalian, of the Baptist church, with burial in Graceland cemetery.

Friends may call at the Kerr Mortuary Tuesday afternoon and evening and Wednesday until time for the services.


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