Sebastian Pfannes's obituary, Hatton Township, Clare County, Michigan

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Sebastian Pfannes, a pioneer resident of Hatton Township, died at his
home, Monday morning, August 26, 1963.

 Sebastian Pfannes son of Nickolaus and Margaret Pfannes, was born in
Grosslangheim, Bayern, Germany, November 09, 1867.  At the age of 
seventeen he came to Kansas, from there he moved to Chicago, Illinois.  
He was married to Margaret Lutz in 1895, and in 1898 they moved to 
Hatton Township in Clare County where he resided until his death.

 He was a member of St. Athanasius Church for sixty-five years and was
given the honor of breaking ground for the new church.

 Sebastian Pfannes was a living example of what it means to be a
Christian. He lived his life in complete harmony with God.  He will be 
remembered for his modest manner and the shining humanity that moved 
him to be a charitable neighbor and friend.

 He is survived by four children, Joseph, Carl and Grace, at home, 
and Mrs. Margaret Gould of Bay City.  One brother, John, of Harrison, 
three grandchildren and one great-grandchild, many nieces and nephews 
and a host of friends.  His wife, Margaret, and a son, Herbert, preceded 
him in death.

 Requim High Mass was celebrated in St. Athnasius Church, Thursday morning
by Rev. Joseph I. Sruba.  The Rosary was recited Wednesday evening at the 
Fanning Funeral Home.  August Hoskey, Wm. Hileman, Terry Gould, Ed Moder, 
Henry Klohan and Henry Heintz served as pallbearers.  Interment was made 
in St. Athanasius Cemetery, Harrison.

 Eternal rest grant unto him, O, Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon
him.