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Charles Lupton Pitzer, 84

April 04, 2009

Charles Lupton Pitzer, 84



JULY 25, 1924-APRIL 2, 2009

Charles Lupton Pitzer, 84, of Hagerstown, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2009, at his home.

Born July 25, 1924, in Winchester, Va., he was the son of the late Henry Bowers and Julia (Brown) Pitzer.

He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, in Hagerstown.

Charles was a graduate of Handley High School in Winchester and also graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in electrical engineering.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater.

He managed the family real estate business in Hagerstown.

He was a life member of The Washington County Historical Society, Christian Ardinger Chapter Sons of the American Revolution, National Rifle Association, University of Virginia Alumni Association; a charter member of The Antietam Radio Association; a member of North American Rod and Gun Club, Fountain Head Country Club, Elks Lodge No. 358 and The Alsatia Club. Charles was a supporter of the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, The Maryland Symphony Orchestra, Maryland Symphony Orchestra Guild and the Maryland Theater.

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He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis (Groh) Pitzer. Charles is also survived by a son, William Pitzer; sister-in-law, Lois G. Unger and husband, John Jr., all of Hagerstown; a niece, Margery of Midlothian, Va.; and three nephews, Henry of Virgina Beach, Va., David of Windham, N.H., and Donald of Wilmington, Del.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Henry B. Pitzer Jr.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at noon at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, with the Rev. Edward Heim officiating. Burial will be private in Rest Haven Cemetery.

Friends will be received on Tuesday one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Washington County, 747 Northern Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742.

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