Firefighter Charles Ofenstein

Photo of Firefighter Charles Ofenstein
Last Call: Sun, Jan 22nd, 1911
Date of Incident: Sun, Jan 22nd, 1911
Cause of Death: Trauma (Accidental)
Service Time: 16 years
Age: 40

Survivors

His wife Catherine and sons Carl and Robert

Incident

While responding to a reported fire, Firefighter Ofenstein fell from the hose wagon that he was driving and was run over by the rear wheels. He was taken to a nearby doctor’s office where he died. The accident occurred at Hodiamont and Bartmer Avenues. Firefighter Ofenstein was assigned to Engine Company 48.

Agency

Saint Louis Fire Department Patch
1421 North Jefferson Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63106
(314) 533-3406

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