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1922
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2010
Oscar Pfeiffer Obituary
Oscar was born March 11, 1922, in Caborn, Ind., to John and Dena Pfeiffer. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Oscar retired as General Superintendent at Whirlpool. He was a former member of Peace Lutheran Church and currently a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Oscar was also a member of Lessing Masonic Lodge #464, Hadi Shrine, Scottish Rite, Order of the Owls and Fraternal Order of Eagles #427.
He is survived by his wife of 9 years, Sylvia Pfeiffer of Evansville, Ind.; daughter, Sherry Schnepper (Victor) of Evansville, Ind.; son, Rick Pfeiffer (Andrea) of Raleigh, N.C.; stepdaughters, Carla Boham (Daniel) of Pace, Fla., and Gina Reece (David) of Winston Salem, N.C.; stepsons, Dr. Terry Gehlhausen (Nancy) of Oakland City, Ind., Tim Gehlhausen (Rita) of Evansville, Ind., Lonny Gehlhausen (Kim) of Evansville, Ind., Kurt Gehlhausen (Serena) of Newburgh, Ind., and Chris Gehlhausen (Denise) of Pflugersville, Texas; brother, Robert Pfeiffer (Doris) of Evansville, Ind.; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 20 stepgrandchildren; and 13 stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita Pfeiffer, in 1984 and a stepson, Donald Chamberlain, in 2010.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2010, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1301 S. Green River Road, Evansville with Father Bernie Etienne officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery where the Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Memorial Club will perform full military rites.
Friends may call from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2010, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, where Memorial Services will be held by the Lessing Masonic Lodge #464 at 6 p.m. and by Father Bernie Etienne at 6:30 p.m. Friends may also call from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2010, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018.
Condolences may be made to the family online at courierpress.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Oscar Pfeiffer
Amy Donahue Padgett
June 25, 2010
Growing up next to the Pfeiffers was such a privilege. They knew the true meaning of the word neighbor. Those smiling eyes and that huge smile were a comfort to see across the driveway. I remember the day Oscar told my son to call him Grandpa "O". That simply made official what I had known for over twenty years :)
Deepest sympathy, Sherry, Rick, Sylvia, and to your families. Love to all of you.
Janet Oakley-Gorski
June 15, 2010
My deepest sympathies to Big O's family and friends. He was my birthday buddy, and a great neighbor during my growing up years. May your memories of him bring you peace during this difficult time. Sincerely, Janet
Cathy Donahue
June 14, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to Oscar's family. I loved hearing the good-natured banter between him and my father in law over the back fence. Our older children still remember playing with his dogs and Big O and Sylvia's wedding. We will all miss him. He was a unique individual we were privileged to know.
Sheila Corn
June 13, 2010
We wish we could be there in person to convey our Love and our support. May God bless you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you dailey.
Dave & Sheila Corn
Lynne Davenport
June 13, 2010
My deepest sympathies go out to the entire family. Though I only had the privilege of knowing Oscar for a couple of years I will always remember the many talks we shared, and what a special person he was. I will truly miss you Oscar.
Judy Donahue-Tranor
June 13, 2010
What a wonderful man! I recall many times as he and my dad stood at the back fence chatting. He was a great friend and neighbor to my parents and I was blessed to hang out with his grandchildren as we grew up. He "adopted" all of my parents grandchildren as they called him "Grandpa O" and played with the dogs. He will be missed. Thank you for your presence in my life, Mr. Pfeiffer. You are at peace now. Until we meet again...
Big O's Smile!
Lindy Enlow
June 12, 2010
To the Pfieffer/Schnepper family: Hold tight to memories for comfort,
Lean on your friends for strength,
And always remember how much you are cared about.
I had the privilege of being Oscar's friend as well as caring for him. Because of that I clearly understand what an inspiration he was to all of you and what an impact he made on your lives and mine. His smile lit up the room. His stories of all of you were truly unforgettable to me. Know in your heart that he too was blessed by having an amazing family like all of you.
Becky Brown Prince
June 12, 2010
Shery and Rick and all the Pfeiffer family: Your family has been special to us since we were neighbors on Sycamore St. I remember your Dad and mom getting after me and Rick for climbing the tree in the front yard; Oscar making fishing weights in the garage; bringing us rabbits from his latest hunting outing...the list goes on and on. Pleasant memories of your dad. I am glad we were able to see him at my Dad's 80th birthday a couple of years ago. A special man and a special family. Our deepest sympathies to you all. Rest in peace, Big O.
Susan Donahue
June 12, 2010
My family lived next door to Oscar for decades. He was a wonderful friend to my parents and treated my siblings and I as if we were his own grandchildren. Some of my happiest childhood days were spent at Oscar's house and playing in his yard. I loved him dearly, and I will miss him terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with his children and grandchildren, and with Sylvia.
kurt schnepper
June 11, 2010
to my grandpa, you are the man! and I can only hope that i live up to your expectations! thank you for all you have done for me and the USA! and thank you for you're presence in my life, you will always be a part of me, I love you and will miss you dearly until the day we meet again! ...Kurt
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