WWII vet frozen to death leaves $$$ to hospital

WWII vet frozen to death leaves $$$ to hospital
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Martin Schur, 93, froze to death in his home last month; leaves estate to hospital

Attorney won't disclose amount; relative says it's likely in excess of $500,000

"Hopefully his death is not in vain and we can learn from this," nephew says

The death has prompted a state investigation into the manner in which he died

By Wayne Drash
CNN

(CNN) -- A 93-year-old World War II medic who froze to death last month in his Bay City, Michigan, home left his entire estate to a local hospital, an estate attorney told CNN Wednesday.

The attorney would not disclose the exact amount left behind by Martin Schur. But his nephew said his uncle indicated to family members two years ago that he had saved up more than a half-million dollars over the years. Schur and his wife, Marian, who died more than a year ago, did not have any children.

"I just know at one time he said he had over $600,000 in savings," said William Walworth. "That's what he told me and my brother, and he was proud that he was able to save and build his estate up to that."

Cathy Reder, an attorney negotiating on behalf of Bay Regional Medical Center and the Schur family, said she was filing paperwork in probate court Wednesday for the court to determine the validity of the will. A hearing has been set for March 17.
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