His wife and two children
Conservation Officer Pitzer was investigating two men illegally hunting rabbits when he was shot and killed. Conservation Officer Pitzer was shot by a parolee who had recently be released after serving 31 years for murder. The suspect shot Conservation Officer Pitzer with a shotgun in the head because he feared going back to jail. Conservation Officer Pitzer's .38 caliber service revolver was missing from the scene.
There is 1 tribute for Conservation Officer James Dallas Pitzer.
Thank GOD for JIM AND HIS DEDICATION FOR YOUTH AND CONSERVATION. He was my guiding light in BSA Conservation projects. He always had my interest and the items I would need in raising the 300 Pheasant birds. Just like Dr. William Temple Hornaday, born in Plainfield, Indiana Jim knew the value of LIFE & Conservation for the future. GOD"s Blessings from Jim gave me that opportunity to earn my EAGLE RANK in 1962 from the BSA. Love in Christ, Jim Your Scout Ralph L J Bruns