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PFOHL, Louis Alfred

Male 1908 - 2000  (91 years)


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  1. 1.  PFOHL, Louis Alfred was born on 28 Jun 1908 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Apr 2000 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY.

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    Pfohl, Louis A. N F Gazette Friday April 21, 2000
    Had once worked at Carborundum Co.
    Louis A. Pfohl, 91, of Lockport Road, died on Wednesday (April 19, 2000) after being stricken ill at home with an apparent heart attack.
    He was born Jun 28, 1908 in Sanborn, the son of John and Eleonore (Fahrnwald) Pfohl.
    Mr. Pfohl served during World War II with the United States Army, 8th Air Force, where he attained the rank of sergeant.
    He was employed at Carborundum Co. in the abrasive department as a stock handler for more than 40 years and also had worked on the family farm on Walmore Road for many years.
    Mr. Pfohl was a member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walmore Road, where he had served as Elder and a member of the church choir for more than 50 years.
    He was a past commander of Post 969, American Legion, Sanborn, and exempt member of the Sanborn Fire Company; a member of the LaSalle Sportsmen's Club; and the Carborundum Alumni Association.
    “Uncle Louie,” as he was affectionately referred to by many in the Sanborn area enjoyed collecting black walnuts, cracking them and giving them to friends.
    He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed playing baseball in his early years and watching in his later years.
    He is survived by three sisters, Verone Haseley, Lizzie Haseley and Eleonore Craft all of Sanborn; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great-nephews.
    He was the brother of the late Minnie Kroening, Martha Haseley, Sigmond (sic) Pfohl, the Rev. John Pfohl and Max Pfohl.
    Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6:30 - 9:30 today at the Rhooney Funeral Home, 5893 Hoover Road, where the Sanborn Fire Company will conduct a memorial service at 9:30 p.m. The rev. Bruce M. Gamaché will conduct services at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road. Burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield.
    Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church ; or to the St. Peter Lutheran Church School Building Fund.

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    Buffalo News, The (NY) - April 21, 2000
    Louis A. Pfohl, a lifelong resident of Sanborn who was affectionately known as "Uncle Louis," died in his home Wednesday (April 19, 2000) after apparently suffering a heart attack. He was 91.
    He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 8th Air Force, where he attained the rank of sergeant.
    Pfohl was employed for more than 40 years by the Carborundum Co. in the abrasives department as a stock handler. He also worked on the family farm on Walmore Road for many years.
    He was a member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he had served as an elder and had been a member of the church choir for more than 50 years.
    He was past commander of Post 969, American Legion, an exempt member of the Sanborn Fire Company, a member of the LaSalle Sportsmen's Club and the Carborundum Alumni Association.
    Pfohl was remembered for his habit of collecting black walnuts, cracking them and giving them to friends. He played baseball when he was younger and enjoyed watching the sport in his later years. He also enjoyed fishing.
    Pfohl is survived by three sisters, Verone Haseley, Lizzie Haseley and Eleonore Craft.
    A memorial service will be held by the Sanborn Fire Company at 9:30 P.M. today in Rhoney Funeral Home, 5893 Hoover Road.
    Services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road. Burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield.




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