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Alfred Henry Vitzthum Jr.

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Birth	:	17 Nov 1933 Colusa, Colusa County, California, USA
Death	:	29 Apr 2009 Redding, Shasta County, California, USA
Burial	:	Northern California Veterans Cemetery, Igo, Shasta County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4785400, -122.5422500
Plot	:	Section 10, Site 391
Description	:	Alfred Henry Vitzthum Jr., 75, of Redding died April 29, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center while surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 17, 1933 in Colusa, CA to parents Alfred Sr. and Ruby Vitzthum. He moved to Redding in 1940. Graduated SUHS and attended Shasta College before becoming a cook in the US Army. Al owned and operated Al's Custom Upholstery from 1963-1979. Known to his fellow firefighters s "Pogoo," he served the City of Redding Fire Dept. for over 22 years before retiring in 1992. He was a charter member of Enterprise Lions and Redding Host's... Read More	Alfred Henry Vitzthum Jr., 75, of Redding died April 29, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center while surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 17, 1933 in Colusa, CA to parents Alfred Sr. and Ruby Vitzthum. He moved to Redding in 1940. Graduated SUHS and attended Shasta College before becoming a cook in the US Army. Al owned and operated Al's Custom Upholstery from 1963-1979. Known to his fellow firefighters s "Pogoo," he served the City of Redding Fire Dept. for over 22 years before retiring in 1992. He was a charter member of Enterprise Lions and Redding Host's Lions club for a combined 39 years. He loved and dedicated over 25 years in leadership to Boy Scouts of America and received several awards. In retirement, cooking was his passion, from gingerbread houses to his award winning Dutch oven Chile, he loved it all. He loved serving others as a member of First Presbyterian Church in Redding. His greatest service was to His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You're never too old to know him. He was an amazing dad and grandpa. He is survived by his son, Chris and Amy Vitzthum, daughter, Carolyn and Luis Gomes, Step sons, Brian, Brad, Brent, and Brendon Farrar and all their families. He had 7 grandchildren, and 1 great granddaughter. Brother, Edward and Ruimine Vitzthum, first wife Priscilla Vitzthum, and second wife Kate Bourne. As well as his family who lovingly cared for him at Canyonwood Nursing & Rehab Center. He is preceded in death by parents Alfred Vitzthum Sr. and Ruby Paulazzo, and brother, Bobby. Arrangements were made at Allen & Dahl and Memorial service and reception will be Saturday, May 16, at 11am at First Presbyterian Church, 2315 Placer Street Redding, CA. His final resting place will be in Igo at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, In memory of our dad, please send donations to: First Presbyterian Church Youth Group, 243-4847. Cards may be sent to family at 3328 Horse Camp Road, Cottonwood, CA 96022. Published in the Redding Record Searchlight on 5/10/2009

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Where is Alfred Henry Vitzthum Jr.'s memorial?
Alfred Henry Vitzthum Jr.'s memorial is located at: Northern California Veterans Cemetery, Igo, Shasta County, USA.
When did Alfred Henry Vitzthum Jr. death?
Alfred Henry Vitzthum Jr. death on 29 Apr 2009 in Redding, Shasta County, California, USA
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Latitude: 40.4785400
Longitude: -122.5422500

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Parent

Alfred Henry Vitzthum

(1906 - 1967)

Ruby Lee Vitzthum Biggs Paulazzo

(1913 - 1983)

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