Pfister, Karl “Charley” 1877 – 1900

PFISTER

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 6/24/2020 at 15:09:04

Source: Decorah Republican Dec. 6, 1900 P 2 C 4

OBITUARIES.
On Saturday night, Oct. 24th,{sic} at 12 o'clock. Charley Pfister died at his home from an abcess of the lungs, after an illness of several weeks. His mother, who was at his bedside throughout the illness, and his father and all his sisters saw his eyes close in the last sleep. The ending was a peaceful one. He was conscious to the final moment. Charley was always physically strong, He had great self respect, was independent and self reliant. The disease which caused his death had insured the end before he began treatment of it. He bore his affliction uncomplainingly. His intimate friends and relatives had no knowledge of his sufferings, His parents, confronted with proof of his condition which he would only in vain deny, demanded of him that he should put himself under treatment, but ho never believed himself to be very ill. His physician did all that could be done for him, but his condition became worse. Saturday there was a sudden and radical change that, preceded the end. Many would think that to a boy of his age, just in the prime of life and possessing all things the world is so fond of death would be a bitter thing, but to the last moment he was happy, as he made an effort to sing one of his favorite church hymns. He always was a faithful Christian and ready to lend a helping hand in all church affairs.
Charles was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Pfister, Jr, and was born Feb. 26th, 1877. He leaves besides his parents, nine sisters, one grandmother, two grandfathers, and many uncles, aunts and cousins, as well as scores of friends to mourn his untimely death. It was the largest funeral ever held at Locust, over four hundred being present. The funeral services were held in the German Lutheran church, Rev. Seehuus officiating. Many beautiful floral designs were given by relatives and friends, also a handsome piece from the Young People’s Society of which he was a true member,

Transcriber’s Note: Find a grave shows this was Karl who died Nov. 24, 1900. He is buried in Locust Cemetery.

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