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Irwin PFEIFER Obituary
PFEIFER,
Irwin Dale
Quietly took his last breath in the presence of his family. He was born April 19, 1928 in Wilson Creek, Washington to PJ and Nettie Pfeifer, the seventh of twelve children. Dale is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marion (King) Pfeifer at the home; three children Alan Pfeifer (Tom Dazey) Geraldine Oberg (Ivan) and Annette Merz (Jim); grandchildren Sarah Hakala (Chris), Matthew Oberg, Philip Pfeifer (Tonia) and Joshua Oberg (Rebecca) ; great-grandchildren Lincoln Hakala, Sydney Hakala and Emma Oberg; siblings Lorene Arbuckle (Robert), Loren Pfeifer (Sharon), Lois Starkel, Donna Rainey and Keith Pfeifer (Judy); brothers-in-law Albert "Bud" King (Gerry), Wally King (Shirley) and Don Frick (Doreen) and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and great friends.
Preceding Dale in death were his parents Philip John Pfeifer and Annetta (Kallenberger) Pfeifer; siblings Howard Pfeifer, Lenora Wraspir, Gladys Nelson, Iva Thrall, Ray "Bud" Pfeifer and Cecil Pfeifer; son-in-law Thomas Mullen and several sisters-in law and brothers-in-law. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Zion-Emmanuel Church in Odessa, WA at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Salem Lutheran Church, PO Box 223, Marlin, WA 98832, Zion-Emmanuel Church, 4279 State Route 21 N., Odessa, WA 99159, or Alzheimer's Association, WA State Chapter, 100 W. Harrison Street, Ste: N200, Seattle, WA 99819. Donations to benefit Research and Family Programs. Please sign the on-line guestbook at www. Stratefuneralhome.com. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, DAVENPORT, WA , is caring for the Pfeifer family.
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Christmas 2015
Rebecca Hernandez
January 24, 2017
We'll always remember Dale as a sweet, pleasant gentleman...always telling great stories of his working days and just a joy to have around. He will be missed by all of his friends and family here at Rexford Manor. It's nice to have Marion around to enjoy her company! Our deepest condolences to the Pfeifer family.
Love, Rexford Manor Family of Friends
Vern Weisser.....class of 47
January 6, 2017
Sorry for your loss. We'll be praying for the family.
January 5, 2017
Dale was a best friend and great fishing buddy. For a time he and I spent many an hour grafting apple trees and sharing a hobby of woodworking. He was a great guy to work with and a good companion on the job. Both Novelyn and I will miss him. Our sincere sympathy to Marion and the family.
Roy Brandt
Lyle Pfeifer
January 5, 2017
So sorry we could not make the service. Marlene and I are celebrating a late 30 anniversary in the Dominican Republic. I will never forget the local gatherings at Dale and Marion's house for haircuts and later the Marlin tavern. Uncle Dale teaching me to drive that old green International pickup and almost going in the ditch or the first time he let me drive the D6 tractor. The stories told around the table at harvest and life lessons learned. Those stories got replayed several more times when Dale and Marion, along with others, would come to see dad in the assisted living in Ellensburg. Gods speed and safe journey......Lyle and Marlene Pfeifer
Delores Coumont
January 4, 2017
Dale was always a friend to the Engle family. We so enjoyed talking with him and admiring his great wood works. I remember many evenings spent at the Marlin Pfeifer farm getting haircuts. Also during harvest time, Dale would welcome us Engle kids to ride in the truck with him out to the field and back to the elevator. So much fun.
Dick Vetsch
January 4, 2017
We always loved the visit with Dale when he did his daily walks. I'm sure Marion wondered where he was because he would be gone for hours. If you were outside when he walked by, you got caught up on all the local gossip. We will miss you Dale. Love Dick & Kathy Vetsch
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