Tombstone of Clarance F. Schrack (died age 7, son of Charles and Katie)

When Daniel and Etillie (Lamm) Faust left the farm, they lived here in Bernville (on the street going from Main St. to the cemetery). Clarence, their first grandson, died here.

We know very little of Clarence's young life, however, we assume he was able to attend school, as this is his 'Sanders New Speller'.

This handwritten funeral announcement regarding Clarence was found in a little chest belonging to Katie.

Katie grieved very deeply for Clarence, keeping every memento of his young life, including this calendar that she marked the day Clarence died.

Clarance and John Schrack.

Funeral Notice of Clarence F. Schrack

Clarance and John Schrack.

Charles & Katie Schrack with sons Clarance & John.

Clarence Schrack, died age 7, believed to have died from rheumatic fever, and possibly a heart murmur. He was sickly for some time prior to death.

Postcard from Jennie Faust to Charles Schrack expressing concern for Clarence’s health. It reads: “Clarence is not well, so he has to vomit every swallow of water he drinks. Yours, Jennie” He died the next day. - Likely before Charles and Katie received the post card. Why was Clarence with his grandparents? Was it because his mother was due to give birth? Roy was born 12 days after his death.

Clarence Schrack, died age 7, believed to have died from rheumatic fever, and possibly a heart murmur. He was sickly for some time prior to death.