A Gathering of Family and Friends celebrating the life of James N. Pitzer will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, January 31 at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of Albany. James passed away Friday, January 24 at his home in Millwood Township.
James was born on December 22, 1929, in Denver, CO, the son of Clyde and Iona (Mouat) Pitzer. He attended school in Greely, CO, and eventually became a teacher after graduating college. He taught at Oak Creek High School before moving to Minnesota in 1967, where he continued his teaching career; he eventually retired from education in 1997.
James will always be remembered by his son, Daniel (Linda) Pitzer of Avon; grandchildren, Crystal (Andy) Pitzer, Cory (Abby) Pitzer and Brandy Pitzer; great-grandchildren, Zach, Sadie, Shonda, Destiny, Rihana, Adrian, and Ashton; his loyal friend and dog, Haus; as well as other extended family and countless friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Iona Pitzer; and sister, Jean Pitzer.