John Grutsch (1907–1981)
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- Born
- 1907
- Died
- 1981 in West Branch, MI
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- Names in Stone
When was John Grutsch born? 1907.
When did John Grutsch die? 1981 in West Branch, MI.
Life story
John Grutsch (1907–1981) was born in 1907, and died in 1981 in West Branch, MI, at about age 74. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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The world John lived through
1908 · age 1 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 11 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 26 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 34 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 43 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 50 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 57 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1975 · age 68 — The Vietnam War ended
Questions about John Grutsch
When was John Grutsch born?
John Grutsch was born in 1907.
When did John Grutsch die?
John Grutsch died in 1981 in West Branch, MI.
Where did John Grutsch die?
John Grutsch died in West Branch, MI.
How old was John Grutsch at the time of death?
John Grutsch was about 74 years old.
Where is John Grutsch buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Grutsch was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Grutsch died?
In 1981, the U.S. presidents were Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
What generation was John Grutsch part of?
Born in 1907, John Grutsch was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during John Grutsch's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 1); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 20); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 34); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 47); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 57); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Grutsch?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1907
Death
1981
West Branch, MI
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