Charlotte Madeleine “Charlie” Pilcher, 11, of Ottumwa, died at 1:33 p.m. August 28, 2026 at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.
She was born June 22, 2015 in Ottumwa to Bryan Daniel and Judy Mae Davis Pilcher.
Growing up in Ottumwa, she attended Eisenhower Elementary where she enjoyed participating in track and she was getting ready to start at Liberty Intermediate School this fall.
Charlie loved nature, going fishing, capturing small animals and climbing trees. She enjoyed pop music, retro pop music and playing online games with her sisters.
Charlie attended Trinity Church of the Nazarene. She was caring, empathetic and outgoing. She would say something cute or goofy and would hold someone’s hand to brighten their day.
Surviving are her parents of Ottumwa; her sisters and brothers, Nikole Pilcher, Kirra Pilcher, James Pilcher, Corbin Pilcher and Ashley Pilcher; grandparents, Dan and Janet Pilcher, Carla (Robert) Jurgensen and Albert (Peni) Davis.
Charlie was preceded in death by great-grandparents including her great-grandmother, Madeleine Fiedler, for whom she was named.
Visitation will be open at 1 p.m. Friday, September 4th at Reece Funeral Home with the family present to greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday September 5th at Reece Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Seldon officiating.
Burial will be in Fiedler Cemetery.
