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Richard Pfeffer Obituary
Richard "Dick" M. Pfeffer, 86, of Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 at his residence.
He was born in Lewisburg, Ky. on Oct. 28, 1928, the son of the late Louis and Helen (Collins) Pfeffer.
Besides his parents, he was preceded by several brothers and sisters, Ann Mohr, Gertrude Swisshelm, Christine Devine, Frances Manion, Sam Pfeffer, Pat Pfeffer, John Pfeffer, Mary Pfeffer, Martha Pfeffer,Bernard Pfeffer, Joseph Pfeffer, Ignatius Pfeffer, Roger Pfeffer, Betty Mayer, Jane Woodmansee, Helen Wisecup and Donald Pfeffer.
Dick served in the U.S. Army and National Guard, was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, a lifetime member of AmVets Post 61 and a Golden Eagle member in Hillsboro 1161.
He is survived by his daughter, Sue Roush of Hillsboro; sister, Barbara (Dale) Davis; two grandchildren, Donovan M. Roush and Eathan L. (Tiffany) Roush; and one great-grandchild, Kain D. Roush.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Highland County Honor Guard.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Thompson Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Pfeffer
Gerold Wilkin
November 10, 2024
Great friend.
Rick wisecup
November 7, 2021
thoughts and prayers to all
Bessie Cooper
September 13, 2015
My name is Bessie Lunsford,Hall,Cooper. I loved Dick very much.
Easter 1965
Debbi Mayer Ellis
November 12, 2014
Dear Sue, Donovan, Eathan and Baby Kain...Uncle Dick will live on in all the stories that all us cousins can tell! He was such an awesome character in our big family...he was so proud to have you as his daughter and grandsons! Keep him in your hearts forever and you will always have love...
bobbie lowe
November 12, 2014
We will surley miss you and we love you.
Gerold Wilkin
November 12, 2014
DICK WAS ALWAYS GOOD TO THE BOSTON BUNCH AND MYSELF. A MAJOR LOSE TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN MY BOOK. A GREAT MAN.
"Mojo" & Annette Ledbetter
November 12, 2014
Sue so sorry to hear of your Dad passing away. Glad I got to sit and talk to him a couple of times. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Love ya take care, "Mojo" & Annette Ledbetter
Mica Napier
November 12, 2014
Sue, We are so sorry for your loss. Love you.
Mica and Ernie
Angie wisecup-Monahan
November 11, 2014
Sue and family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. god bless you!!
Rick wisecup
November 11, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!! Uncle Dick will be missed by all that knew him!!!
Gary & Ruthie Tucker
November 11, 2014
Sue, so sorry for the passing of your father. Wish there was more I could say but there are not enough words to fill the void you must be feeling. May GOD bless you and your loved ones.
Gary and Ruthie Tucker
Deena Mullenix
November 11, 2014
Sue and family, we are sorry to hear of Uncle Dick's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. The Family of Roger and Linda Mullenix
Tammy Hoover
November 10, 2014
So sorry for your loss Sue. Dick will be greatly missed. Take care...
Julie Davis
November 10, 2014
Deepest sympathy for your loss. May God comfort you. God bless you all.
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