OBIT: Frank J. PFEFFER, 1938, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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ALDERMAN PFEFFER DIES AT HOSPITAL

Eight Ward Magistrate Who Took Office Only on Jan. 3 Succumbs After Brief 
Illness

  Frank J. Pfeffer, aged 50, of 615 Fifth avenue, who took office as alderman 
of the Eighth ward only last Jan. 3, died at 5.50 o'clock this morning at the 
Altoona hospital after one week's illness.  He was admitted to the hospital 
on Wednesday.
  He was born in Altoona on Aug. 26, 1887, a son of Joseph and Catherine 
Pfeffer, and had spent his entire life here.  Learning the trade of barber he 
operated a barber shop for some years, later becoming constable of the Eighth 
ward, serving in that capacity for the past six years.
  Last fall Mr. Pfeffer was the successful candidate of the Republican party 
for the office of alderman in the ward and he had established his office at 
Fifth avenue and Fourth street.
  On Sept. 20, 1909, he married Miss Gertrude Weidlich.  Surviving are his 
wife, one son and one daughter, Eleanor and Elwood Pfeffer, his mother and 
the following brothers and sisters: George Pfeffer, Mrs. Catherine Carlin, 
William, Albert, Mrs. Molly Musselman and Fred Pfeffer, all of the city.  His 
father died last April 29.
  Alderman Pfeffer was a member of St. Mark's Catholic church.  The body may 
be viewed at the home. 

PFEFFER - The funeral of Alderman Frank J. Pfeffer of 615 5th Ave. will be 
held Monday morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock in St. Mark's church.  
Interment in Calvary cemetery.  The body may be viewed at the home.

Altoona Mirror, January 21, 1938