Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. The Tree of Life created for our logo is indicative of our focus on hope and the expectations of a new season that follows the challenging times of our lives. Frank Pitsenbarger. Kiser retired from his trucking business in 1976 due to poor health, having suffered several' heart attacks previously. Bob Ford, a retired Piqua assistant fire chief who knew him most of his life, said Pitsenbarger had two other loves: baseball and playing soldier. We have set your language to Mrs. Pitsenbarger was a 1950 graduate of Piqua Central High School, worked at the former Superior Underwear Company, and assisted her husband with the Pitsenbarger Electric Company. Find the obituary of Charles E. Pitsenbarger (1955 - 2019) from Piqua, OH. Airman Pitsenbarger stayed behind, on the ground, to perform medical duties. With heavy mortar and small-arms fire, the helicopters couldn't return to rescue Pitsenbarger. Box 201, Piqua, OH 45356. Click here for frequently asked questions regarding items permitted inside the museum. Born in 1944 in Piqua, Ohio, William H. Pitsenbarger was an ambitious only child. His mother is portrayed by Diane Ladd. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Christopher Plummer plays his father, Frank Pitsenbarger. Her greatest joys in life were her faith and watching and enjoying her children and grandchildren. Airman Pitsenbarger exposed himself to almost certain death by staying on the ground, and perished while saving the lives of wounded infantrymen. For his father, friends, classmates and the town of Piqua, the ceremonies helped bring what seemed to be a fitting end to an almost forgotten episode of the Vietnam War. This is either because: You can return to our homepage by clicking here, or you can try searching for the Pitsenbarger was killed by Viet Cong snipers later that night. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. She was born May 3, 1958 in Piqua to the late Herbert and Miriam (Coburn) Pitsenbarger. After review, the original award was upgraded, and on Dec. 8, 2000, the Medal of Honor was presented to his family in a ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Museum. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. She started her career with Piqua City Schools in 2003 as an aide at Wilder Intermediate before transitioning to Piqua High School in 2006. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Who Where Receive obituaries Beverly McDade February 21, 2023 (80 years old) View obituary Daphne Frances Elliott February 20, 2023 (98 years old) View obituary More Options. His final training was in air crash rescue and firefighting, with assignment to the HH-43 Huskie helicopter. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. His final training was in air crash rescue and firefighting, with assignment to the HH-43 Huskie helicopter. Airman 1st class 38th Air Rescue Squadron - Det.