Effie Pierschbacher

Effie was born to Martha Mae Smith Arnold and Guy Merle Arnold on August 12, 1927. She was the third born and has been the first to reach out and touch the needs of all six of her siblings. She was married to George Pierschbacher and they had one son, George Wayne. The marriage ended in divorce. Wayne has been Effie's pride and joy and she has focused on him for her lifetime. Wayne did not have any siblings; however, he has a host of close relatives that are willing to extend all the support they can. Effie passed away on October 23, 2010 at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Orval Arnold, Homer Arnold and Kenneth Arnold. Effie is survived by her son Wayne of Chariton; two sisters and one brother: Elma Pastrick of Fairfield, CA., Ruby (Glen) Engle of Lincoln NE., and Keith (Phyllis) Arnold of Corydon, IA. Also sister-in-laws: Irene Arnold and Darlene Arnold, both of Chariton, IA. Nieces & nephews: Gina Pastrick, Ronald Arnold, Dwight Arnold, Duane Arnold, Karen Piper, Martha Masters, Iris Parker, Jean Miller, Gordon Arnold, Dennis Arnold, Eric Arnold, Alvin Arnold, Joan Hardcastle, Darla Booth, David James, and Denise Phillips....[more]

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ayne and Effie have had joint efforts in improving the farm and livestock. They both relish the farm, farm animals and their home. Effie worked for Hy-Vee Inc. at the home office. She had a reputation for having the best garden in Iowa. The garden produce didn't go to waste because what she did not preserve and serve at her table, she shared with many relatives and friends. She had a superior mind, because she could compute the weight of the animals, price and market time before any computer. Thus, the reason she was corralling and loading the cattle when the bull charged the gate and injuring her fatally. Effie's golden heart could evaluate the needs of her family and friends and her muscular body could carry out good deeds to help anybody. A memorial service will be held October 30, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to the Service at 9:00. In lieu of Flowers Memorials to the Lucas County Humane Society. Online condolences: www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com .