Obituary

William R. Pirsch

William R. Pirsch, president and general manager of Peter Pirsch Sons Co., died on October 18 after a brief illness. He was 81.

Pirsch had been associated with the company since 1910. He became a partner and general manager in 1919. In December 1946, he was named vice president and then treasurer upon incorporation of the company. He became president in July 1954.