Charles Zuch

1868 - 1930  (62 years)

• Name	Charles Zuch
  Born	16 Apr 1868	Sullivan Twp, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	1893	Sullivan Twp, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	farmer
  Misfortune	1930
  	accident - sewer gas
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-32953
  Died	2 Sep 1930  [1, 3]
  Buried	Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 3]
  Person ID	I32953	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Family	Annie Wilfong,   b. 30 Jan 1873, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 8 Nov 1948  (Age 75 years)
  Married	19 Dec 1893	Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Children	1. Harry Zuck   2. Arnold Zuck   3. Nathaniel Zuck   4. Marie Magdlene Zuck   5. Charles H. Zuck,   b. 1895, Chesley, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1960  (Age 65 years)   6. Melvin John Zuch,   b. 28 Mar 1900, Sullivan Twp, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   7. Lizetta "Zetta" Zuck,   b. 1902, Chesley, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1990  (Age 88 years)   8. Ruby Mildred Zuck,   b. 24 Jan 1912, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F10636	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Heavy Quality Of Gas May Have Been Cause Of Disaster City Engineer Shupe At Lose To Account For Horrible Accident In Which Three Men Lost Lives; Gas Was Hydrogen Sulphide TANK IN OPERATION SINCE 1901 WITHOUT ACCIDENT While theories and suppositions appear to be abundant,an official expression of opinion as to the cause of the disaster at the Mill street sewer farm yesterday was not available today. Three men lost their lives in the tragedy as vaporous sewer gas, deadly in its action, seeped into one of the four large tanks where men were engaged in cleaning operations. The gas, commonly known as sewer gas, is technically known as hydrogen sulphide, or as it is known to chemistry students by its symbols, H2S. It is particularly repellent to the nostrils and is usually swift and effective in reaction. A certain amount of this gas is found in sewers. City Engineer Shupe stated today, altho it is unusual that it should be present in sufficient quantities to asphyxiate men so quickly. Asked for his opinion as to the cause of the disaster, Mr. Shupe said that he finds it difficult to explain. He believes, however, that the gas, heavier than air, collected in the bottom of the tank and gradually ove rcame the workmen. The fact that it is heavier than air would permit it to collect in the cavity particularly in view of the humid nature of the air. He also believes that the absence of a breeze outside may have permitted the formation of this "gas pocket" in which the three lives were lost. The lid was off the tank and had a stir been present in the air, the heavy gas cloud might have been dispelled. The tank in which the triple fatality occurred has done service since 1901 and this is the first mishap of its kind to occur in connection with this piece of equipment. Afterall these years, the engineer stated, the fatalities occurred with a new sewage disposal system in course of preparation. The tank was one of rather an ancient vintage which had to be cleaned by hand. In tanks on the new sewer property, the cleaning is done automatically. Former Chairman Speaks Dr. J. F. Honsberger, first chairman of the sewer committee, today outlined the events leading up to the construction of the plant at which the disaster occurred. It was built, the former chairman said, only after Dr. Nasmith and Dr. Arnyot, had spent an entire summer in this city, surveying sites and conducting experiments. The provincial department of health approved the plant on the recommendation of the experts. In view of this approval, it is likely that the attention of the department will be called to the disaster. Crown Attorney Bowlby today intimated his intention of summoning an inspector from the department to look into the mishap. Benefit By Compensation Survivors of the three gas victims will receive remittance from the Workmen's Compensation Board, City Engineer Shupe said today. At the preliminary inquest yesterday, September 9 was set for the hearing of evidence before Coroner Dr. J. E. Hett. The inquest will be held at the city hall at 7.30 o'clock in the evening. Three Beyond Aid Replying to a statement by Dr. C. Belyea who went to the scene in the ambulance and revived ,Alex Mayer thru artificial respiratory methods, Deputy Fire Chief Kern, today said that no amount of artificial respirationwould have saved the other three men. Dr. Belyea had said yesterday that, in his, opinion, the three victims might have rallied, had someone capable of administering artificial respiration been on the scene. The deputy chief added that he applied the Schaefer method on the two men whom he dragged from the tank without avail. One of them, he said, was breathing when brought to the outer air but died while he was attempting to revive him. The other died before means of inducing respiration could he resorted to. Moreover,Mr. Kern said, Mayer, the man whom Dr. Belyea revived, was the only one of the four men in the tank to show any outward signs of life. He was moving while the other three were lying quite still. Determined To Investigate "I am determined to investigate this disaster to the fullest possible extent," Coroner Dr. Hett said today. He added that the post mortem did not reveal the nature of the gas which caused death. Explosion - The Daily Record 3 Sep 1930 pg 1 ___________________ Charles Zuch, Doon Road, killed by sewer gas at the Kitchener sewer farm yesterday morning, is survived by his wife, three sons, Harry of this city, Arnold and Nathaniel of Woodstock, Marie, (Mrs. R. Black), Albany, N. Y., Zetta, (Mrs. E. Mitchell), Kitchener, Zelma and Ruby at home. One brother, six sisters and three grandchildren also survive, He was in his 63rd year and was born in Bloomingdale. He was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Funeral particulars were not announced. The Daily Record 3 Sep 1930 pg 15

  
  

• Sources

  [S87] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Woodland CC#4510 Internet Link . In Loving Memory/ Charles Zuck/ April 16, 1868-Sept. 2, 1930/ Annie Willfong/ His Beloved Wife/ Jan. 30, 1873-Nov. 8, 1948/ Zuck [S721] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate 4494 (1893), Such-Willfang. Carl Such, 26, b. Sullivan farmer of Sulivan, s/o Carl Such & Louise Solensky, married Anna Willfang, 20, residence & b. Carrick d/o David Willfang & Sohpia E. Krohn, married 19 Dec 1893 Normandy, Grey, Ontario [S87] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Woodland CC#4510 Internet Link . In Loving Memory/ Charles Zuch/ April 16, 1868-Sept. 2, 1930/ Annie Willfang/ His Beloved Wife/ Jan. 30, 1873-Nov. 8, 1948/ Zuch [A] Father

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 16 Apr 1868 - Sullivan Twp, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada Occupation - farmer - 1893 - Sullivan Twp, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada Married - 19 Dec 1893 - Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada Buried - - Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth