Wilma Pfiffner

Pfiffner, Wilma Leide

Wilma Leide Pfiffner, 98, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away peacefully on May 30, 2013. She was born February 4, 1915, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where she attended elementary and high school. Mrs. Pfiffner graduated with a B.S. degree from La Crosse State Teacher's College. After teaching in elementary schools in WI, she taught in the American Dependent Schools for Occupational Forces, six years in Germany and five years in Japan. This gave her an opportunity to travel all over Europe and the Far East. She married Joseph R. Pfiffner on September 30, 1961. While residing in Stevens Point, WI, she became the first woman Alderperson of that city, as well as the Chairman of the Beautification Committee for five years. She was a member of the League of Women Voters, the Garden Club, the Progress Club, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Symphony Guild, the P.E.O. Chapters in Stevens Point and Port Charlotte. Wilma was a long time member of the United Church of Christ of La Crosse, WI. As well as the Presbyterian Church in Marshfield, WI, Stevens Point, WI and Port Charlotte, FL. After her husband retired in 1980, they moved to Englewood, Florida returning to Stevens Point in the summer and continuing their travels. In 1999, they moved to South Port Square Retirement Community in Port Charlotte, FL.

She is survived by her daughters, Patrice (Kenneth) Shibilski; Katherine (George) Williams; son, Joseph M. Pfiffner, seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; nephews, John Leide of Montreal, Canada; Jim (Kathy) Leide of Madison, WI and nieces, Heather Leide of Minneapolis, MN; Peggy Ruth of Modesto, CA; She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph R. Pfiffner, as well as her sister, Gertrude Owen, and brother, Edgar Leide.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for her at the First Presbyterian Church, 2230 Hariet Street, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements by National Cremation Society of Port Charlotte.