Charles W. Pfitzenmeyer, Jr.
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Charles W. Pfitzenmeyer, Jr., 81, of West Caln, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 29, 2023. He was the husband of Shirley A. Franciscus Pfitzenmeyer who died in 2014. they shared 48 years of marriage together. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Charles W. Pfitzenmeyer, Sr. and Bertha Killian Pfitzenmeyer.
Charlie was an area resident all his life and a 1961 graduate of the former Scott High School in Coatesville. He was employed, for 31 years, by Armstrong Engineering Associates of Romansville, PA retiring in 2011.
Charlie was a life member of the Wagontown Fire Company where he served as Chief from 1994 to 1997, Trustee and Assistant Engineer. He was also a life member of the Martins Corner Fire Company and a member of the Wagontown Hunt Club.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by one daughter Kerri Kita and husband Rich of Coatesville, four siblings; Ethel Mann of Coatesville, Mary McAlpine and husband Jay of Brandamore, PA, Betty Busby and husband Henry of Coatesville, and David Pfitzenmeyer and wife Audrey of Coatesville, a host of nephews and nieces, sister-in-law Diane Schrack of Wagontown, and a special cousin who was like a brother; Paul Pfitzenmeyer and wife Betty of Coatesville. He was preceded in death by one sister; Florine Griest, and three brother-in-laws; Kenneth Griest, John Schrack and Sam Mann.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023 at 12:00 noon at the Wagontown Fire Company, 412 West Kings Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320, followed by interment at the Fork of Brandywine Cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing at the firehouse from 10:00 AM to the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wagontown Union Chapel, 469 West Kings Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320 or the American Heart Association at www.heart.org/donate
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Charlie Will Be Missed
My sincere condolences to Charlie's family. He was one of the most sincere, honest, and caring men I have ever met and was a great mentor to us "young guys" at the firehouse. The thing I will remember about Charlie was he was always on his way to help someone.
Condolences
RiP Charlie you served us well. Sending Condolences to his family.
Always remember Charlie with his cigar
Forever and eternal rest to Charlie and peace and love to his family.
Charlie was such a nice man
Charlie was such a nice man who will be dearly missed. Condolences to his family.
Truly one of West Caln’s Best
Truly one of West Caln’s Best!! Charlie would help out anyone and was one of the last people to leave after completing any task.. Charlie put a huge amount of his life in to Wagontown Fire Company.. Charlie was a big part of so many lives at the fire house and you could almost always find him there either running call’s, maintaining the fire house or apparatus, working Bingo along with all the other fund raiser’s, taking classes or just spending time with the crew’s and keeping some of us out of trouble…Charlie even took time to drive some of us to the Coatesville’s Prom back in the 90’s on Wagontown’s Rescue truck. Today you do not find many people as loyal and dedicated as Charles was..
You will be missed Chief…
Condolances
Charlie was a good friend of many years both at the fire house & at work at Armstrong's. Our deepest condolences to Kary & the rest of his family. God Bless.
Sympathy
Sending our sympathy to you Ethel,during this time of loss.
Sending my deepest sympathy.
Sending my deepest sympathy. Rest in peace Charlie, you were always there help and guide at the firehouse. Thank you for all you have done.
You will be missed.
You will be missed beyond words
"Chuckie", Among other things, I will miss our talks before, during and after watching the Phillies play! You have many family members to catch up with but please be sure to tell John, Shirley and Mom we all miss them every day as we will you!!
Don't worry about Kerri, we will take good care of her.
My heart is heavy as we say another hard goodbye.
Love,
Diane
Charlie
So sorry to hear about Charlie’s passing. He was a great man to be around. He and I had some great times at the firehouse, and he dished out as much as he took. I’ll never forget how excited he was when i came back from college. He took me in under his wing as many did, but he would also tell me point blank if he disagreed with me on anything. I’ll always remember him with his cigars, and his dogs. The man loved his dogs. He was a great man and I’m glad I have some awesome memories of Charlie. Never a dull moment with him! My condolences to the family, and may they find peace in knowing that he’s left a wonderful lasting impression on the community!
One of the great ones!
To put into words, what Charlie meant to the community of West Caln, his dedication both him and his late wife, Shirley, put into Wagontown Fire Co., and the impact he had on everyone who knew him…it’s tough.
His personality, his humor, and his overall stubbornness lol will never be forgotten. Growing up around Wagontown Fire Co, and hearing all the stories of him working with my dad at Armstrong Engineering, there was always something to say about Charlie. He was a kind person, and a mentor, and anyone who knew him was more than blessed to have done so.
Words can’t describe how it feels to lose someone one that was pretty much like family to so many. He put so many people before himself and it shows in all the things people say about him.
I wish his family find peace and know that he was a truly awesome person! His memory will forever live on in the stories told around the firehouse, around Armstrong, and around all the people that got to know him well.
Rest easy chief. You’ll be missed and you have truly left your mark on this community. It was an honor knowing you.
Our deepest condolences to
Our deepest condolences to all your family
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We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
You are missed just as much
You are missed just as much today. I can't watch the Phillies without thinking of you. One year doesn't seem possible.
Love, Diane