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Kenneth Pfeil Obituary
AGE: 82 •
Kenneth A. Pfeil, 82, died August 3, 2015 after a long illness complicated by injuries from a fall he suffered in April. Mr. Pfeil was a teacher in the Morris Plains Borough Schools for 37 years. At different times during his career he taught grades five through seven. He retired in 1996.
Mr. Pfeil was a graduate of Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida where he was a distinguished military student at graduation. He spent four years in the US Army as a tank company commander in the Third Infantry Division, a general's aide-de-camp in France and a qualified military paratrooper. He was honorably discharged in the rank of Captain. After leaving the Army he became a teacher, earning his master's degree from Newark State College.
He participated in educational and community affairs in Morris Plains. He was active in the Morris Plains Education Association and the local PTA. His community activities included the Juvenile Conference Committee, director of the town Office of Emergency Management, Morris Area Red Cross, Morris Plains Blood Bank, Bicentennial Parade Chairman in 1976, and the Roberts Gardens Commission. He was also a volunteer at Morristown Medical Center. Over the years, he received many awards and accolades for his community service. He was a third generation member of Germania Lodge #128 F & AM.
Mr. Pfeil had a special fondness for the Morris Plains Public Library. He was a Trustee and President of the Library Association for 40 years, retiring in 2014.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara, of Morris Plains; his two children, Darryl Pfeil, of Morris Plains, and Melinda (Pfeil) Masi; and two grandchildren, Allison and Daniel Masi, all of Naples, Florida.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 2pm at the Presbyterian Church of Morris Plains, 400 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kenneth A. Pfeil Memorial Fund, Morris Plains Public Library, 77 Glenbrook Road, Morris Plains, NJ 07950.
Arrangements were under the care of Dangler Funeral Home, Morris Plains, NJ. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.danglerfuneralhomes.com.
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David Cooley
August 14, 2015
Mr. Pfeil was more than just a classroom teacher. He invited the entire 5th grade class to his wedding. When he returned to class he told me to remember you don't actually "throw" rice at the bride and groom but toss it gently high above them. Sorry about that Mr. Pfeil. Thank you for being such a wonderful role model and good friend all these years. Rest in Peace and God Bless. My sincere condolences to the Pfeil family.
Hollie Carroll/Parrillo
August 9, 2015
I was in 5th grade when this handsome young teacher came to the Borough School. I was a member of his first class. He would always tells us to let the 4th graders know that next year "the hammer will fall"; funny how I remember that so long ago. He got to know my children years later when he drove the bus for Morris Plains. I would see him and Barbara around town and they always said hello and asked about my son and daughter. My sympathy is with you Barbara. Rest in peace Ken, your legacy continues with every student whose life you have touched.
Patti Holmes Mondello
August 9, 2015
Mr. Pfeil was a marvelous teacher. He was my 7th grade teacher. He made a rough transition from another school better; he always made me feel safe in class. Funny, kind and sometimes gruff, he always listened to us.
Sally Breen Vincent
August 7, 2015
I have so many fond memories. Thank you, Mr.Pfeil for allowing your students the luxury of being ourselves and understanding us the way you always did.
Tonie Funke
August 7, 2015
Mr. Pfeil was my Geography teacher at Borough School in the mid-60's. He ruled the class with an iron hand and put the fear of God in us and we were better for it. In later years I would run into Barbara and him in grocery store and we would have nice conversations and laugh about all his students and what they were doing today. All that gruff and growl as a teacher was just a front because he was such a nice guy after all. Goodbye Mr. Pfeil and rest in peace.
Liz Timmer
August 6, 2015
He was the one math teacher that allayed my Mother's fears that I would never learn math. Don't worry he told her, she understands it, just a few days after the test. Thank you dear Sir, for letting me understand it in my own time.
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