| Author Leo Dix, 51, of 711 Hecker Street, stricken at 4 P.M. yesterday at his home, was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Elizabeth's hospital in a George Renner and Sons ambulance. A former stove mounter and an Army veteran of World War II, he had been falling health for three years. His brother-in-law, Elmer Flach, died suddenly last Saturday in Milwaukee. Mrs Dix and Mrs Flach are daughters of Mr. and Mrs George Fisher, 7021 Lebanon Ave. A son of William L. and Mary E. Dix, nee Hagan, Mr Dix was born in St. Louis, June 26, 1912. His father, who was a tamale vendor, preceded him in death; his mother is now the wife of James Miles Sr., 1531 Lebanon Avenue. He married Irene Fisher in Belleville, February 23, 1935. Besides his wife, mother, and step-father, he is survived by two sons, William L. and Donald A. Dix both of 771 Hecker Street; two brothers, Elemer J. Dix, Cahokia and Harold B. Dix, Mascoutah; a sister, Leona, wife of Author Beil, 1122 State Street, two grandchildren Rochelle and Kerry Dix. The funeral will be held at 1:30 P.M., Monday from the George Renner and Sons Funeral Home at William Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Dr Alfred F. Schroeder, pastor of Christ united Church of Christ, will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 P.M. Saturday. |