Cpl. Isidore Gaspar, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Gaspar of Dell Rapids, formerly of Howell township, has been reported killed in action in Germany.  Notice of his death was received Thursday, March 8, and the message stated he had been killed February 24.

Memorial Mass was held Monday morning from the Catholic church at Huntimer, S.D., Father James Riely had charge of the service.

Born in Miller, Cpl. Gaspar spent most of his life in this community.  For two years he operated his father's farm at Huntimer.  At the time of his entering into the service, March 6, 1942, he was engaged on a ranch with his brother, Raymond, at Miller.

He was 28 years of age, and went overseas December, 1943, and arrived in Normandy June 11, the day after the invasion.  He was a member of the combat engineers in General Patton's Third Army.

In addition to his parents, Cpl. Gaspar is survived by four brothers and five sisters.
 

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