Joe F. Pfeifer, 89, of Serena, IL passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. He was born October 29, 1929 the son of Frank and Marie (Glaser) Pfeifer in St. Bernard, NE on the family farm, where he farmed until 1956 when he relocated to Aurora, IL. He married Dolores A. Zimmerman in May of 1951 in Humphrey, NE. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk and the Local Iron Worker’s Union 393 in Aurora for over thirty years.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores of Serena, IL; Five children, Glenda (Robert) Nold of Concordia, MO., Diane (Larry) Langston of Serena, IL., Debbie (Jack) Gimlin of Cassville, MO., Larry (Donna) Pfeifer of Yorkville, IL., Michele (Derek) Davidson of Scotland, Daughter-in-law, Pat Pfeifer of Serena, IL.; twelve grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; two sisters, Cecelia Heiman of Omaha, NE., Mary Ann (Bill) Schiffbauer of AZ.; his little white dog, Emma and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one son, Chuck Pfeifer, his siblings, Lambert Pfeifer, Edward Pfeifer, Henry Pfeifer, Tony Pfeifer, Luella Foltz, Sister Vanora Pfeifer and Margie Reichmuth.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk with Father Kevin Butler officiating. Burial will follow at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Somonauk. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk with a Prayer Service being recited at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to
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