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Carl Pfitzenmaier Obituary
PFITZENMAIER, CARL HERBERT Chelsea, Michigan
Age 86, died Monday, June 17, 2013 at his home. He was born April 19, 1927 in Lodi Township, the son of Herbert F. and Frieda M (Hirth) Pfitzenmaier. Carl was a Charter Member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. A veterinarian, he worked with U.S.D.A. for 32 years. Carl also worked on his Uncle's dairy farm for 8 years. He was a member of Chelsea Senior Citizens and enjoyed line dancing. He married Dorothy Joan Sackett in Plymouth, MI on September 5, 1959 and she preceded him in death on September 29, 2008. Other survivors include a daughter, Carla Dawn (Bronson) Ellis of Clinton; a son, Clark Carlton (Kelley) Pfitzenmaier of Manchester; three grandchildren, Christin, Katelynn, and Kayla Pfitzenmaier; a brother, Allan F. (Francine) Pfitzenmaier of Farmington Hills; a niece, Julie Pfitzenmaier - Cotant; and nephews, Eric Pfitzenmaier, and Mark Pfitzenmaier. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 20, 11 am at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, with Pastor Brad Gee, of Hope Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove East Cemetery in Chelsea. The family will receive friends Thursday from 10-11 am. Memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice.
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Katelynn Pfitzenmaier
July 6, 2013
my grandpa was an amazing man and had a great heart, he loved any one and could light up even the darkest of days! he put his family first and loved his cats :) he passed away 2 weeks before I came back to Michigan and I was so excited to go surprise him, I wish I could have gotten so hug him one last time and see that smile that just lit up the world he truly was a special man sent from god to help all the people he helped. I love you grandpa and I hope you know I do I wish I had been there more for you because you were so special to me you may not have been blood but that didn't change the love I had for you and if I could I would give you one last hug and tell you I love you one last time. if only heaven wasn't so far away. I will see you again one day and it will be a very special day I love you and I know your happy in the arms of the lord and I will make you proud of me and will make you smile when I finally get to see you again. death is not the end but the begging of forever! I LOVE YOU!!!!
Katelynn Pritzenmaier
July 6, 2013
my grandpa was an amazing man, he loved every one; any one he met can tell you how great of a guy he was. He had enough love in his heart to fill the world and he could make you smile and could just light up even the worst of days. He would do anything he could for any one, its hard to believe he is really gone he pass 2 weeks before my fight to Michigan and I was so excited to surprise him and see him. I wish I could see him one last time I wish I had the chance to hug him and look into his loving eyes and tell him how much he meant to me and that I wish I had been there more he would have believed in me and now he gets to be happy and in the arms of the lord. the one thing I have left of my grandpa is the truck that he put so much money into just to get it the way I wanted and I hope he knows that I loved him and he never had to spend a dime on me to have my love. I truly miss you grandpa I just wish I could hug you and say I love you one last time, I wish heaven wasn't so far away but one day I will see you again and I will get to see that loving smile and that day will be so great please know I love you and was coming to see you and that I know your up there watching over everyone and you are love so much by so many people and you were an amazing man. I love you and will see you again one day!!!
Patrick Mclaughlin
June 20, 2013
We are so sorry to hear this and Carl was a very nice man and we send our condolences to our son in law Clark and our daughter Kelley and our grand daughters Christin, Katelynn and Kayla and to Carla and her husband God Bless all of you. Patrick and Colleen McLaughlin
Carol Boyce
June 20, 2013
Clark & Carla, Your Dad was one of the nicest people I know and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
June 19, 2013
Alan,Carla,Clark, and families,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Evan though I haven't seen Carl for many years I always felt close to him and your family. My father and Herbert were brothers, so Carl was my cousin, as is Alan. I am unable to attend the funeral but you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Janell Pfitzmaier Bumpus
dayna clayborn
June 19, 2013
Thoughts n prayers during these times.
Deena Battersby
June 19, 2013
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. God bless you all!
Deena Battersby
June 19, 2013
Thinking of you and your family, God bless you everyone of you during this difficult time.
Rick Weid
June 19, 2013
Alan, So sorry for your loss.
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