Pitzer, John Charles Sr.

Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
March 16, 2002, pg 15A

Pitzer, John Charles Sr., was born Jan. 8, 1918, in Hallett, OK, to Florence Tidrow Pitzer and Roland G. Pitzer. He passed away, March 12th, in Oaxaca, Mexico. As per his wishes, he was cremated and his remains will be returned to OKC for burial.

John joined the Army the day after Pearl Harbor and served with D Company of the 509th Parachute Infantry, with attachment to Intelligence. After his retirement from the U.S. Postal Service, he devoted his time and energy to his love of archeology in Central and South America. John was in Mexico at the time of his death picking up artifacts for the Sam Noble Okla. Museum of Natural History to add to his donated collection.

John was predeceased by his parents, grandson Kyle Wackerly, and nephew Steve Evans.

He is survived by his son John Pitzer of Colorado; daughter Sue Wackerly and husband Jim of Yukon; grandson Brian Wackerly of OKC; sister Lois Smith of OKC; sister June Evans of LA; and 2 nephews and 1 niece.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, at First Lutheran Church, 1300 N. Robinson, at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sam Noble Okla. Museum of Natural History, c/o O.U. Foundation, 100 Timberdale Rd., Norman, OK 73019, or First Lutheran Church for the organ restoration fund.

Source: The Oklahoman.

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