News was received by wireless in [Shanghai yesterday of the sudden death of Mr. Fritz Reiber, prominent member of the German community, which occurred on board the N.D.L. Hiner s. Gneisenau on Oct. 24, while the vessel was en route from Europe {to the Far East.
Mr. Reiber, who was 68 years of age, left Shanghai in the early summer, accompanied by his wife on business and holiday trip to Germany. Lately his health had been causing] [some anxiety and it is believed that his death occurred shortly after the ship had left Colombo.
Carrying on a business as a feather merchant with offices in the Arnhold Building, Mr. Reiber is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. J. von Aster and Mrs. K, Dietrich. His ison died in Shanghai a few years ago.
Visited His Home During his stay in Europe he visited his native province of Hanover which he left in 1937 to reside in the Far East. He was foreed, however, to [spend some weeks in' hospitals' in
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