The Detroit times., 1911-05-24

with what appeared to be ptomaine
poisoning. In the opinion of his physi-
clan, DR.. Thomas Henderson, this
trouble aggravated a diabetic condi-
ton that had existed for some time
and the patient lapsed into a state OF
diabetic coma, sinking gradually to
the end.
The death Of Mr.. Pfeiffer removes
an interesting and lovabIe character,
O successful business man and q
highly respected citizen. His career
was an interesting one, for, starting
out In life as poor boy, with grim
determination as his only asset. he
carved his way to success and became
factor In the development Of the
city.
One Of Mr.. Pfeiffer's principal char
acteristics was his large heartedness.
An instance OF this was the manner
In which, on one occasion, he came to
the rescue Of friend who was in
financial difficulties with a loan OF
several thousand dollars. He gave
1fbera1fy or his wealth for phffanthrop=
ic purposes and was a liberal patron
of the Detroit Museum OF Art, the De-
erous other enterprises OF public or
quasi-public nature. He was presi-
dent OF the Social Turnverein, one OF
Detroit's largest German societies,
and member OF the Harmonic, Arion
and FGeneefdia societies.
City Treasurer Max Koch, who
knew Mr.. Pfeiffer well, says OF him:
He was a man Of splendid char
acter, broad-minded large-hearted
and well read. He was, believe, one
Of our strongest German citizens"
Conrad Pfeiffer was born In Coldern,
Kreiss Marburg, Hesse Cassel, Ger
many, 81 years ago. At the age OF
IL he came to Detroit, practically pen
niless, and became an apprentice to
locksmith. He soon developed into
an expert mechanic. and, In a short
time, was a foreman in the Riverside
Iron works. In 1881, he entered the
employ Of Philip Killing, the brewer,
and later was a foreman In Charles
Endriss' brewery. He was quick to
master the details Of the business.
and, In 1889. he decided to start In
business for himself With q meager
capital he started In a modest way at
No. 912 Beaufait-ave., and the plant
has developed into one OF the largest
in the city The business was in
corporated in 1902, since which time
Mr. Pfefffer had been president OF the
concern. Martin Breitmeyer, his
nephew, Is vice-president, and Henry
G. Dietz, who has been associated
with Mr.. Pfeiffer from the outset, is
secretary-treasurer.
In 1879, Mr-Pfeiffer married Miss
Louisa Cramer, daughter OF DR.. Louis
Cramer, OF this city. The widow sur
wives with two daughters. Lillian and
Florence. Three sons, Edgar, Walter
and Louis, died before reaching ma
turity.
Mr.. Pfeiffer was essentially a home
man. Practically every evening found
him In his library, with his family and
his books He was a great reader and
the knowledge he acquired In this
way he retained. He could discuss
in a learned manner almost any sub
ject
Mr.. Pfeiffer was near and dear
friend OF August Marxhausen and
Curt Hoffman,, both Of whom have
passed away within the last six
months Mr.. Pfeiffer delivered an ad-
dress at the grave of Mr.. Marxhausen
that was remarkable for It's purity OF
language and it's lofty thought.
Mr.. Pfeiffer leaves one brother,
Henry Pfeiffer@ of No.=627 Meldrum.
ave-
The funeral will be held from the
residence, Friday afternoon, at 8
O'Clock. to. the Detroit Crematorium.
Prof. George Hermann will deliver an
address In the home and Dr. M. Mar
Gus. OF the Abend Post will speak at
the crematorium.