Obituary of Charles R. Pfrimmer

Charles R. Pfrimmer, 93, passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2023. He was born on October 28, 1930, in Choteau, Montana.

            He spent his childhood in Whitefish, Montana on the western side of the Rockies near the Canadian border, hunting, fishing and swimming.

            He joined the Air Force in 1951 and came to Rome where he met and married Gertrude (Trudy) Baynes on July 31, 1954. Charlie was a graphic designer/illustrator in the multimedia department at Rome Laboratory for 42 years, retiring in 1993. He left an artist’s legacy. He designed and painted the noses of ten B-29 bombers, which included Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the Wicked Witch, and last but not least, “Rosie the Rat Race”.

            He was a past member of Griffiss Ski Club, Lake Delta Yacht Club, Teugega Country Club, and McConnellsville Country Club. He was also on the patient family advisory council at St Elizabeth Medical Center. He was a founding member of St. Paul’s Church, Rome, NY. Charlie loved to snow ski at Woods Valley and usually made first tracks after the groomer left his perfect corduroy. He finally hung up his skis at the age of 88.

            Charlie is survived by 2 daughters, Nan K. Pfrimmer and Sandra J. Pfrimmer, both of Rome, and special friend Jeri Kaskoun of Rome. He was predeceased by his wife Trudy of 52 years in 2006, and his son Richard who passed away in December 2022.

            The family extends their gratitude to Charlie’s wonderful caregivers Carol, Landa, Barb, and Mariah.

            A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 10, at 2pm at St. Paul’s Church, 1807 Bedford Street, Rome, NY 13440. Interment will take place in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call at the church on Friday prior to the service from 1pm to 2pm.

            In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Charlie’s memory to Jervis Public Library, 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY 13440 or to Woods Valley Ski Patrol care of Mark Van Slyke, 25 Family Circle, Lee Center, NY 13363.