SCHWEITZER, Gerald

SCHWEITZER, Gerald (c. 1915-1959), died of a heart attack while rowing his skiff.

In the News~

August 29, 1959 [The Catalina Islander]: “Man loses life in Avalon Bay. A tragedy occurred in Avalon Bay Tuesday evening at about 9 o'clock when Gerald Schweitzer, age 44, of 727 North Calvado Street, Covina, apparently died of a heart attack. Mr. Schweitzer and his wife, Helen, and Mrs. Schweitzer's mother, Mrs. Gabrielle Robitalle of Alhambra, were returning to their 32 foot cabin cruiser in a row boat when the tragedy occurred. On their trip to shore, Mr. Schweitzer, who was under doctor's care for a heart condition, suffered pains in is chest and it was necessary for them to stop for a brief time. According to reports, the victim fell into the water causing the skiff to capsize. The occupants were brought to shore where all efforts failed to revive Mr. Schweitzer... ”