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DYNE PFEFFENBERGER Obituary
DYNE L. PFEFFENBERGER, 71, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne after an accident. He was born in Celina, Ohio. He grew up in Celina, where he graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in 1955. He attended International Business College, University of Dayton and Ball State University where he earned his BA, MA and CPA. He taught at International Business College and Ball State prior to coming to IPFW, in 1972. Before retiring in 2001, he won the "Friends of the University Outstanding Teaching Award" in 1991 and the "Indiana 1999 Outstanding Accounting Educator Award" presented by the Indiana CPA Society of Professional Accountants. He served as Chair of the Accounting Department for many years. He was one of the founders of the Embassy Theatre Foundation where he served as Treasurer and Historian for many years. He has also been Treasurer of ARCH, the Fort Wayne Historical Preservation Society. He served as both President and Vice President for the Citizens Advisory Board for public radio WBNI. He was probably best known for his extraordinary talent for playing the piano. He was the piano accompanist for the late Buddy Nolan and one of the premier organist on the Embassy's Page. He also played piano for programs at the Cathedral as well as many appearances at the Embassy. His most recent accomplishment was his authoring of the book, "The Historic Fort Wayne Embassy Theatre" which was published this year. Surviving are sister Debra (Pfeffenberger) Denney of Celina; nephews, Todd (Tonja) Braun of Bellefontaine, Trent Braun and Trace (Kelly) Braun, both of Celina; niece, Vanessa Denney of Celina; four great nephews; three great nieces; brother-in-law, Ronald (Carolyn) Braun of Coldwater, Ohio; and friends, Joe (Becky) Sumpter and Jan Geib, all of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by parents, Linus and Hazel (Chaney) Pfeffenberger. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Monday at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1122 South Calhoun St., with calling one hour prior. Fr. Robert Schulte officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road. Graveside service is 3:30 p.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Celina, Ohio. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, Celina, Ohio, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne, Embassy Theatre Foundation Endowment Fund, or Northeast Public Radio, Inc. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mccombandsons.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for DYNE PFEFFENBERGER
Michael Leamon
June 27, 2019
Dyne's taste and love for music, and for people who likewise appreciated it, brought out an enthusiasm that reawakened how it felt to hear fresh renditions of popular twentieth century music. His friendship, kindness, talent, wit and grace are forever missed by all those lucky enough to have known him.
Scott Cook
July 17, 2009
I am missing Dyne and thinking about him often. I only met him last year, however had many discussions with him on finances and economics - we quickly became friends. He was a client that I looked forward to meeting with. Our talks over coffee were so enjoyable, & to hear about his life was so interesting. We have lost a truly good person and I am happy I got to know & learn about him.
Liz McGinnis-Haley
July 11, 2009
I was out of state the last few weeks and saddened to learn of Dyne's death. He was a neighbor and a friend. Dyne volunteered readily for our association and he was the Asst.Treasurer for many years.He was a gentleman in all ways and his smile was infectious. He will be missed as an active member of our association but more then that as a nice man and friend.
Ken Double
July 10, 2009
I had the pleasure of performing with Dyne several times on the Embassy stage, including the first Buddy Nolan Memorial Concert.
More than that, I had the immense pleasure of his friendship, and oh, all that glorious music. We have lost a great friend to many, and one of the most distinctive stylists at the piano I have ever heard. There are a lot more smiles and lot more great music being heard in heaven today.
Robert Ridgeway
July 8, 2009
I first met Dyne in 1966 when I drove up to Fort Wayne for a Buddy Nolan concert. I was captivated by his ability and repertoire on the piano but even more impressed by his quick wit and gracious generosity. He leaves an enormous void but thousands of friends are grateful for his enrichment of their lives.
cathy steinman
July 7, 2009
I haven't seen Mr. Pfeffenberger since my graduation from IU-PU DGTS in 1976, but I still remember what a kind and patient teacher he was. Because I was an Accounting major, he taught many of my classes at DGTS. He was an excellent teacher, filling us with an enthusiasm for numbers and how they work, and always there to help when we didnt understand.
Not many like him!!!
I owe alot to him for future success in my professional life.
cathy (weaver) steinman
Donna Parker
July 7, 2009
Dyne will certainly be missed by so many friends. We were all blessed to know him, and the world a better place because of his presence.
John and Jane Foell
July 6, 2009
Quite a shock! Dyne was a great guy as well as a great organist and pianist. He was always polite and to use an old fashioned word "courtly". A real gentleman in the finest sense of the word. He will be missed and more importantly, remembered fondly by all of us.
July 5, 2009
" We will sadly miss Dyne. He was a good man and friend. We would always meet up with him every year in Auburn on Labor Day weekend to look at classic cars and watch the auction. Labor Day weekend won't be the same with him gone." Chuck Hughes & Bruce White (Muncie, IN.)
Frank & Kathy Helmsing
July 5, 2009
Not only will we miss Dyne's music, but his great smile, which could light up a room.
Don Walker
July 5, 2009
Dyne was a kind, gentle man and someone that I was proud to call a friend. I have fond memories of Dyne and his kindness. One time I was looking for the music to an old song, and Dyne came through by sending me a copy. He was one of the finest popular pianists I ever heard, and always played his arrangement of "Time on My Hands" for me whenever there was a piano around. He will be missed by many, especially his musical friends.
Anthony Snitker
July 4, 2009
Dyne was a good friend to me and a very special friend indeed. Although our time together was just a little over a year I was truly blessed with the time we did share together. I will miss all the good times we had together: the memories, the music, the dinners, the laughs. A true gentlemen, I will never forget the music. We will miss him dearly!
Doris Mayer
July 4, 2009
I was really sorry to hear that Dyne had passed away. While working at the Embassy, I had the pleasure of getting to know him. Many will miss him.
Eve Livingstone Gorman
July 4, 2009
We were Dyne's neighbors when I was a child. He was concerned about "bothering" us with his music, but little did he know that we sat next to the adjoining wall so that we could listen to him play! Later, he invited us to a party attended by many of his theater friends, and I remember a wonderful rhubarb cobbler. The world has lost a great musician, and a great person. Rest in peace, Dyne.
Cheryl (Doctor) Bunch
July 4, 2009
Although I haven't seen Dyne for over 20 years, I have fond memories of him from when we both worked at D.G.T.S. I was the secretary for the accounting department and always appreciated the kindness he showed me. I also attended a class he taught, Federal and State Taxes. He was an excellent teacher. My memory is telling me that Dyne was color blind. So, if my memory is correct, I hope that Dyne is seeing colors in heaven.
Barbara Wright Styslinger
July 3, 2009
Dyne was my first-cousin-once removed (My Dad was Ray E. Wright). I will always remember his wonderful infectious smile! He used to liven-up the family Christmas parties with music each year. I regret that I never made it to Ft Wayne to see him on the big stage. He was such a great conversationalist. We rarely saw each other, were seperated by 31 years of age, but could talk for the longest time. He was a kind, wonderful, interesting man. He will be missed by many, including me! I am sure he was welcomed in Heaven!!!
Vic Guess
July 3, 2009
A true gentleman and a fine musician. I will always remember him.
Walt Strony
July 3, 2009
As everyone knows, Dyne was a fabulous musician and a gentleman - two things that do not always show up in the same package. Unfortunately, I did not get to know Dyne as well as many others did - but, the times I spent with him proved to me that he was a real gem. I will miss him and his music greatly. I regret that we never were able to perform together - it would have been a real kick for me!
Cletus Goens
July 3, 2009
Dyne will always have a place in my heart and at our family dinner table. He was a formidable card player, and I really enjoyed playing the last 5 years as his Euchre partner. He was also my inspiration for over 25 years in both piano music and the world of accounting and auditing. I am proud to have been able to call him a member of our family, and very close friend. Rest in peace, Deenie.
Bill Zabel
July 3, 2009
What a wonderful man! He has permanently enriched the lives of people all over the world with his friendship and his music. A true gem!
July 3, 2009
We met Dyne when our daughter Kelly married his nephew Trace. He was such a kind man and a friend to everyone he met. He will be geatly missed by his family and acquaintences. Art & Eileen Siefring
Dick & Barbara Livingstone
July 3, 2009
Memories of Dyne's beautiful music,the Embassy and his gentle way of caring for everone will be with us forever.We loved him.
Art & Eileen Siefring
July 3, 2009
We met Dyne when our daughter Kelly married his nephew Trace. He was such a kind man and a friend to everyone he met. He will be geatly missed by his family and acquaintences.
Sherry Smith
July 3, 2009
Dyne was a very gentle classy guy. A wonderful friend that gave us many hours of enjoyment and dedication to the Embassy and in every thing he did. We treasure his memory. We miss him, but celebrate his arrival in Heaven!
Tom Nichols
July 3, 2009
I met Dyne through our membership in the Central Indiana Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society some 10+ years ago. Once we discovered our additional mutual interest in trains and railroads, the rest is history. Often when he was in Indianapolis he would attend Mass at St. John the Evangelist, where I am the music director and organist, and he would always visit the organ gallery afterward with a compliment. I will miss his nearly-constant smile, his incredible musicianship, his zeal for friends and travel, and his dedication to the historic Embassy Theatre and to its marvelous Page theatre pipe organ. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Dennis James
July 3, 2009
Now there's a veritable lost book for the ages . . . all that knowledge how to play music with taste, style and finesse retained in memory alone. I'm going to miss gasping with delight every time I witnessed his delightfully deft right hand tricks. ANd such a great friend to everyone who crossed his path.
Matt Wire
July 3, 2009
Dyne was part of my family, and I will miss him with all my heart. I am very grateful for the time we had together. A lifetime of memories and laughs will have to make due, but nothing could replace our Dyne.
July 3, 2009
Dyne and I shared a college room together when he attended International, also he played in my band in the 50ths. He will surely be missed..
Gerry Knapke and wife Alice
Michael Leamon
July 3, 2009
Dyne will always be remembered as a kind, laid-back, fun personality and a mighty fine musician....a lover of music and of people who loved music...generous with his time, encouraging others, letting them know he delighted in their talent...always wanting to share his enthusiasm for an obscure song gem which his audience may not yet have heard...a warm, amusing, CLASSY gentleman and a great friend.
Richard Sklenar
July 3, 2009
Dyne was a great force in historic preservation for his role in preserving the Embassy Theatre. The Board, staff and members of the Theatre Historical Society salute him and offer condolences to his family.
I will personally miss the wonderful music, warmth, humor, and friendship of this fine man.
Richard Sklenar
Theatre Historical Society
Elmhurst, IL
Tom Trentadue
July 3, 2009
Thank you, Dyne, for being inspirational to me in my career as a CPA. You were a good teacher and good friend. I raise a toast to you! May God bless you always!
Scott Foppiano
July 3, 2009
Dyne was one of the very few true gentleman I ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was always so very kind and supportive of the theatre organ and its music and of people in general. He made me feel a worthy musician and that is something I will not soon forget. Dyne, you will be sorely missed, but never forgotten, old friend, and your music and legacy will live forever in our hearts. You no doubt are now with our Heavenly Father in eternal glory. Requiescat in pace.
July 3, 2009
Dyne, a special name for a very special person. What talent! How generous he was with his talents. We will miss a very special friend.
Jan & Jim Briscoe, Kokomo, IN
July 3, 2009
There's now another star in heaven! I hope that there is also carrot cake.
Gretchen Wiegel.
Tom Lett
July 3, 2009
Dyne's genuine smile, beautiful music, warm personality and love of life will never be forgotten. Rest in peace dear friend.
Kent Shuff
July 3, 2009
There was never a more kind person. He will be missed by many here in Muncie.
Kent Shuff
Vera Mae's Bistro
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