Leonard Koelle Zinter

b. 18 February 1909, d. 21 September 1982
  • Leonard Koelle Zinter was born on 18 February 1909 in New York.
  • He was baptized/christened on 18 July 1909 at Zion Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, sponsored by Francis Walter McKinnon and Dorothea Koelle.
  • The following appeared on 14 May 1953 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Prominent in local fraternal organizations, William Zinter, 81, of 1820 Ontario avenue, died yesterday in Memorial hospital.
         Born in Ayton, Ont., he lived here for 50 years and, until his retirement 17 years ago, was chief clerk of the Niagara Junction Railway company.
         Mr. Zinter was a member of Zion Lutheran chuirch, Royal Arch Masons Lodge 20, Niagara Commandery 64, Ismalia Temple, and Temple Council 79, Niagara Falls Lodge 81, IOOF and Flagler Chapter 355, OES.
         A Master Mason since 1900, Mr. Zinter was awarded a 50 year service medal three years ago.
         Surviving are his wife, Marie K[oelle] Zinter, two sons, Leonard K. and Francis G. Zinter, a daughter, Mrs. Herman Gebauer, and two grandchildren, all of this city.
         Funeral services will be held at the Gridley Funeral home at 2 p.m., Saturday conducted by the Rev. Arthur H. Schmoyer. Interment will be in Memorial Park cemetery.
         Niagara River Lodge 785, F and AM, will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home tomorrow at 7 p.m.
  • The following appeared on 23 December 1969 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Mrs. Marie Zinter, 82, of 449 80th St. died Monday (Dec. 22, 1969) in Fairchild Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.
         Mrs. Zinter was a Niagara Falls native and had lived here all of her life.
         Survivors include two sons, Leonard K. Zinter, of Lewiston, and Francis Jerald Zinter, of Niagara Falls; a daughter, Mrs. Grace Gebauer of this city; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
         Funeral services will be held at the Lane Funeral Home Wednesday at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Paul S. Swank officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
         Friends may call at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
  • Leonard Koelle Zinter died on 21 September 1982 at age 73.
  • He was interred at Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.
  • Last Edited: 15 Oct 2013