Crawfordsville Journal Review 26-Sep-1963 8:3- V. E. Maltsberger Succumbs At 72; Rites
Saturday- VEEDERSBURG- Virgil Ernest Maltsberger, 72, of Rt. 1, Veedersburg, died at 7
p.m. Wednesday at his home. He had been in failing health seven years and was seriously
ill six months. Mr. Maltsberger was a life-long resident of Fountain County and was a
retired farmer, retiring in 1956 because of failing health. He was born March 18, 1897
near Waynetown, son of William David and Lillie Little Maltsberger. He was married Jan. 1,
1914 to Zula Frankeberger. Survivors include the widow; a son, Robert (Bob) Maltsberger of
Rt. 2, Veedersburg, and a grandson, Merlin Maltsberger, a student at Purdue University.
The body was taken to Bodine and Shelby Funeral Home at Covington where friends may pay
their respects after 1 p.m. Friday. Funeral services are announced for 2 p.m. Saturday at
the funeral home with Rev. Alfred Dobbs and Rev. Thomas Stapp officiating. Interment
will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery at Covington.