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Br Edward J. "Brother Jonathan" Letzelter
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Birth: Mar. 4, 1907
Wheeling
Ohio County
West Virginia, USA
Death: Jun. 15, 2000
Louisville
Jefferson County
Kentucky, USA
Brother Jonathan Letzelter died at the age of 93 on June 15 at Christopher East Nursing Home, Louisville, KY. His Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the St. Xavier High School Chapel in Louisville, KY, followed by burial in the Brothers' cemetery there. Brother John Joseph Sterne, CFX, offered the eulogy.
Born on March 4, 1907 in Wheeling, West Virginia, Edward J. Letzelter graduated in 1925 from Mount St. Joseph High School in Baltimore. Four years later at the age of 22, he began his journey of 71 years as a Xaverian Brother, entering as a postulant the Sacred Heart Novitiate at Old Point Comfort, Virginia, on March 19, the feast of St. Joseph. Known in religion as Brother Jonathan, he earned his B.A., with a major in Education and minor in English and History, after study at Mount St. Joseph Junior College in Baltimore, MD, and St. John's University in Brooklyn, NY.
Before pronouncing final vows, Brother Jonathan gained experience in teaching in grade schools in Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia, as well as Brooklyn, NY. His assignments over the years took him to St. Xavier High School in Louisville, KY; St. John's High School in Worcester, MA; Holy Cross School, St. Theresa's School and Holy Name School in Brooklyn, NY; St. Patrick School in Lowell, MA; and Mt. St. Joseph High School. He retired to the Brothers' home at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Wheaton, MD, in 1973._ Nine years later, he went to the Brothers' Retirement Home, Ryken House in Louisville, where he remained in community until his death.
In his remarks Brother John Joseph called Brother Jonathan, "a man of God, a man of prayer." Even though Jonathan chose to travel by bus, he faithfully attended all Xaverian gatherings. He also chose to manage without the use of glasses, hearing aids, canes or walkers. Along with his great determination, he had great zeal. Many inspiring messages he sent to people over the years or left them where people would find them. The most remarkable comment by Brother John Joseph came from his own personal experience with Jonathan:_"I knew him for 71 years, yet I never heard a single word of criticism of others. I never knew him to complain, and charity was one of his greatest virtures." Jonathan now enjoys the company of his Brothers and family with the Lord.
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Burial:
Calvary Cemetery
Louisville
Jefferson County
Kentucky, USA
Plot: Resurrection Section - located on the property of St. Xavier High School, 1609 Poplar Level Road, Louisville, KY next to the Ryken House.
Created by: Matt M
Record added: Jan 07, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 83108960
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Proposed Change: Charles Joseph Letzelter (I71777)
Tree: Südpfalz / Southern Palatinate
Link: http://www.birkenhoerdt.net/getperson.php?personID=I71777&tree=Suedpfalz
Description: W. VA marriages: Aug 26, 1891 (on your left). It's permission slip
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1907 - 2000 (93 years)