Edgar R. Pietzschke passed away on November 14, 2024 at the age of 92. Edgar was born June 28, 1932 in St. Charles to Oscar and Flora Pietzschke nee Wessel.
Visitation is scheduled from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. on Nov. 22 at Pitman Funeral Home in Jonesburg. Funeral services will start at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Warrenton City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Parkinson Foundation in care of Pitman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 126, Warrenton, MO 63383.
Edgar attended and graduated from Jonesburg High School as an honor roll student. Then, he went on to graduate from University of Missouri with a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture in 1955. Edgar enrolled in reserve officers training corp at the University of Missouri-Columbia where he was commissioned as second lieutenant. After graduation, Edgar married the love of his life Doris Mae Graue on August 13, 1955 at Friedens United Church of Christ in Warrenton. Edgar entered into active training in January of 1956 and served on the Anti-Aircraft unit. Edgar received an honorable discharge in November of 1957.
Edgar worked for Oscar Pietzschke International Harvester Farm Equipment from age 16 until 1966, when they closed down the business. Edgar went on to work for McDonnell Electronics and Sherwood Medical Research Company, where he was an electronics technician.
Edgar belonged to the American Radio Relay League and had an extra class amateur radio license. He served one term on the Jonesburg City Council and as chairman of Jonesburg Planning Commission until 1993.
Edgar enjoyed spending time with his family and enjoying the simpler things in life after retirement. He was often seen walking throughout the town of Jonesburg.
Edgar is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years Doris Pietzschke nee Graue of Jonesburg; daughter, Karen (Keith) Sands of Columbia; and granddaughter, Kaylee Sands.
He is preceded in death by his father, Oscar Richard Pietzschke, mother, Flora Pietzschke.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
