Michigan City News October 11, 1911, page 7

Michael Rotzien.

Michael Rotzien died at 3 o clock this morning at his home at Beattys Corners. His death was due to cancer with which he had been ailing for about two years. Mr. Rotzien was well known in the community in which he lived.

Mr. Rotzien was a native of Germany and was 85 years old March 22, this year. Mr. Rotzien and Eva Fausch were married about 54 years ago in Germany. The deceased came to this country in 1868 and after living in Michigan City for four or five years, during which time he was employed at the car works, he moved to Beattys Corners, where he resided ever since. Mrs. Rotzien died July 23, 1900.

Mr. Rotzien is survived by one sone, Charles, and one daughter, Mrs. Henry Blessing. He also leaves one sister, residing in Germany, and seven grandchildren.

The funeral will take place at 1 o clock Friday afternoon from the Rotzien home, Beattys Corners, Rev. E. H. Polzin, of Michigan City, officiating.