Francis J. Showalter

Francis J. Showalter, 75, of 1063 Fifth Avenue SE, died Saturday after
a short illness.  Born Dec. 22, 1894, in DeWitt, he had lived in Cedar
Rapids 46 years.

Mr. Showalter was a retired auto salesman and mechanic.  He was a
veteran of World War I and was a member of the American Legion.

Surviving are a son, Richard Showalter, Shreveport, La.; six brothers,
the Rev. Norbert Showalter, Garnavillo, Leo Showalter, St. Paul,
Minn.; Edwin Showalter, Delano, Minn.; Albert Showalter, Washington,
D.C.; Harold Showalter, Elma, and Linus Showalter, Dyersville, anda
sister, Sister Mary Madonna, Evansdale.

Services: Tuesday at 9 a.m. in Immaculate Conception church by the
Rev. Roger E. O'Brien. Burial: Calvary cemetery at Elma. Father
O'Brien will recite the Rosary Monday at 7:30 pm.m at the Stewart
funeral home where friends may call.