Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Louis Pfannkuche |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Captain |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | [Unknown] |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 5/18/1963 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
| Nature of Death | Cerebrovascular accident/Stroke |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Firehouse duties |
Incident Details
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 5/18/1963 |
| Incident Location | Firehouse |
| Incident Attribute | [Not applicable] |
Incident Summary
On May 18, 1963, Chicago Fire Department Captain Louis A. Pfannkuche of Engine 106 suffered a fatal stroke while on duty at the Engine 106 firehouse.
Funeral services for Pfannkuche were held at John M. Pederson & Sons Funeral Chapel on May 21, and he was buried at Montrose Cemetery.
Citations:
“Obituary of Louis A. Pfannkuche,” Chicago Tribune, May 20, 1963.
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