Ernestine Friederike Wilhelmine Henriette RADTKE

Eigenschaften

Ereignisse

Ehepartner und Kinder

Notizen zu dieser Person

Tochter von Johann Friedrich

Rathke and Auguste Louise Sophia Kuester

When Ernestine's son, Philip, was killed in World War I in France,

Ernestine was so upset that it was possible that her own family in the

German Army could have killed him, she wrapped herself in the United

States flag that the government gave the family, and with Philip's

picture on her chest, she shot herself in the head. This was 2 months

and 3 days after she and Ferdinand were notified of Phillip's death. She

left a suicide note saying that she couldn't stand the thought that

perhaps some of their Germany relatives had killed her son in the war,

and that she didn't like her life because she didn't have servants and

the lifestyle that she was used to in Germany. She died on 2/7/1919 and

is buried beside her husband at Brooklyn Hts. Cemetery. Ernestina's

father was said to be named John Radtke, but it turns out it was John

Rathke.

Coroner's Verdict and Testimony on the body of Mrs. Emeline Postier, by

Dr. F.J. Byrne, M.D., Coroner:

Date of Death: Feb. 7, 1919

Place of Death: 3325 Trowbridge

Where body viewed: County Morgue

When viewed: Feb. 7, 1919

Name: Mrs. Emeline Postier

Reisdence: 3325 Trowbridge

White, married, female, housewife.

Eyes: grey

Complexion: dark

Habit: Tall

Hair: Gray

Height: 5' 7 1/4"

Teeth: Poor

Wounds: Gunshot wounds of right temple and upper part of left. Police

Report.

Probably cause of death: Suicide

Be it remembered, that on the 7th day of Feb. 1919, information was given

to me, P.J. Byrne M.D., Coroner of said County, that the dead body of a

man, woman, boy, girl, supposed to have come to her death from violence,

has been found at 3325 Trowbridge Ave., in the City of Cleveland,

Cuyahoga County, aforesaid, on the 7th day of Feb. 1919. I visited the

place and found the said dead body at the County Morgue. I then

proceeded to inquire in what manner, and by whom, the said person came to

her death. I do true presentment make in what manner Mrs. Emeline

Postier, whose dead body was found by me at the County Morgue on the 7th

day of Feb. 1919, came to her death. The said Mrs. Emeline Postier was

married, a resident of 3325 Trowbridge, had gray eyes, gray hair, dark

complexion, and was about 5 feet 7 1/2 inches in height, and of tall

habit, and was housewife by occupation, with the following marks and

wounds upon her body: Gunshot wounds of right temple and upper part of

left. Upon full inquiry concerning all the facts, I find that the said

Mrs. Emeline Postier came to her death on the 7th day of Feb. 1919 at or

near 3325 Trowbridge Avenue. Gunshot wound, police report, suicide.

Death certificate states: Ernstine Postier, 3325 Trowbridge Ave., died

2/7/1919, wife of Ferdinand Postier. Date of birth March 7, 1860, age 58

years, 14 months. Housewife. Born Germany to John Radki and (first name

unknown) Koester. Parents both born in Germany. Died of gunshot wound

of head, suicide. Buried at Brooklyn Hts. Cemetery, Feb. 10, 1919,

Gustav Buesch Funeral Home, 2747 W. 25th St. Informant was her son, Paul

Postier, 4387 W. 52nd St.

#99812 Probate Estate in Cuyahoga County, Probate court:

2/12/1919 Will presented

2/14/1919 Witnesses appeared. Ferdinand Postier of 4387 Trowbridge was

the executor.

2/24/1920 Widower appears and elects to take under the will.

WILL: I, Ernestine Postier of the City of Cleveland, County of Cuyahoga,

State of Ohio, being about 52 years of age, and being of sound and

disposing mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this my last will

and testament, hereby revoking and making null and void all other last

wills and testaments by me made heretofore:

First: My will is that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be

paid out of my estate as soon after my decease as shall be found

convenient.

Second: I give, devise and bequeath to my husband, Ferdinand Postier, to

him and his heirs forever, all the rest, residue and remainder of my

estate, real, personal and mixed, which I now own or may hereafter

acquire or which may in any manner come to me or may of right belong to

me, to have and to hold the same in fee simple absolute, forever without

hindrance or restraint of any kind.

Third: I hereby appoint my husband, Ferdinand Postier, Executor of this

my Last Will and Testament and direct that no bond be required of him in

the execution of this Will, and that no inventory or appraisal be made of

any part of my estate. I also direct that my said Executor be given full

power and authority under this Will to sell any part or all of my real

estate that may be necessary to settle my estate, and to execute deeds in

fee simple to purchasers.

In testimony whereof, I have set my hand to this, my last will and

testament, at Cleveland, Ohio, this 8th day of June, 1912. Ernestine

Postier. Witnesses were Katherine L. Smith 4613 Franklin Ave., and

Clarence A. Wilkinson, 3427 Mapledale Ave.

In the application for probate of will, these were Ernestine's next of

kin:

Ferdinand Postier, husband, 4387 W. 52nd St.

Paul Postier, son, 4387 W. 52nd St.

John Postier, son, West 43rd St.

Fred Postier, son, address unknown.

23833536

June 9, 1919 Deed showing that Ernestine Postier died and willed

everything to Ferdinand Postier

23473184

March 14, 1919 Ferdinand Postier deeds to Joseph and Tillie Kovar, his

1/2 interest in the house on the south side of Trowbridge. Mortgage

remaining of $3,350

23473183

March 14, 1919 Ferdinand Postier, as Executor for the estate of

Ernestine Postier, deeds her 1/2 interest in the house on the south side

of Trowbridge. It was necessary to sell this real estate to pay the

debts of the decedent. He sold it for $150. William F. Kees (the family

attorney) and Hilda Postier (wife of Paul Postier) were the witnesses.

Sources: DOB and DOD from death cert. at Cleveland Vital Statistics.

Passenger list from US archives. Coroner's report from Cuyahoga County

Coroner's office. Probate file at Cuyahoga County Probate Court.

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