Pfoltner, who was a retired farmer, was born at Davenport January 2, 1885, son of Jurgen and Frauke (Hoffmann) Pfoltner.
Surviving is his widow, Amanda; a nephew, George Pfoltner; mother, Mrs. Jurgen Pfoltner of Manning; four brothers: Hans, George, and Charles of Manning; Herman of Maquoketa; and five sisters, Mrs. Kate Horman, Mrs. Hertha Trobough, and Mrs. Louis Schelldorf, of Manning; Mrs. Irwin Studeman of Renwick; and Mrs. R. Fordyce of Spokane, Washington.
CHRIS
PFOLTNER, 65, WAS BURIED SATURDAY
Funeral services for Chris Pfoltner, 65, retired farmer, were held from Ohde
Funeral home here Saturday afternoon with the Rev. Brown Garlock, minister of
the Manning Methodist Church officiating. Music was by the Presbyterian quartet.
Pallbearers were Herman Hargens, Herman Anthony, John J. Struve, George Graves, Sr., Herbert Bromert, and Emil Sander. Interment was in Manning Cemetery. Mr. Pfoltner was born near Davenport January 2, 1885, and passed away in Manning Wednesday, August 30, at the age of 65 years, 7 months and 28 days. He had been bedfast for several days and death came in his home at 8:30 p.m.
Survivors include his wife, the former Amanda Gebhart, and a nephew, George Pfoltner, whom he reared. There is also his mother, Mrs. Jurgen Pfoltner, 95, of Manning; four brothers, Hans, George, and Charles of Manning, and Herman of Maquoketa; five sisters, Mrs. Kate Horman, Mrs. Hernia Trobaugh, and Mrs. Alma Schelldorf of Manning; Mrs. Irwin Studeman (Anna) of Renwick; and Mrs. G.R. Fordyce (Lillian) of Spokane, Washington.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to sincerely thank the many friends, neighbors, and relatives for their
kindness shown at the time of our recent bereavement, also Dr. Morton and Dr. Hornberger
for their considerate care; also for the many beautiful floral offerings and the Rev. Brown Garlock for his comforting words
and the choir at the loss of our beloved husband and uncle.
Amanda Pfoltner; Mr. and Mrs. George Pfoltner and family.
September 7, 1950, Manning Monitor