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Thomas Pfalzgraf Obituary

Thomas Allen Pfalzgraf, 82, of Manchester, Iowa, departed this life on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at his home. He was born in Waterloo on June 17, 1943, to Marie (Scott) and Allen Pfalzgraf.

On November 21, 1987, he married Candace Schroeder. They enjoyed snow skiing, snowmobiling, boating, water skiing, fishing, golfing and spending time with family and friends.

Tom received his education at East High School in Waterloo. He spent the majority of his working life as owner and operator of Custom Fit Gutters in Waterloo. He also enjoyed working in a number of other fields throughout the years.

Tom is survived by his wife, Candace Pfalzgraf of Manchester and daughter, Kris (Jeff) Kahle of Lake Geneva, Wisc. He is the brother of Tim (Sue) Pfalzgraf, Steve Pfalzgraf, and JoAnn (Bob) Davies all of Waterloo; brother-in-law, Jerry "Red" Hulme of Traer; and several nieces and nephews.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Marie and Allen "Pickles" Pfalzgraf; two sisters, Karen Lamson and Marilyn Hulme; and a nephew, Tommy Burns.

The family requests donations in Tom's memory may be made to Care Initiatives Hospice of Manchester.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.

Private Family Memorial Services will be held at Leonard Muller Funeral Home, Manchester, Iowa.
Published by Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier on Oct. 28, 2025.

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Fred and Judy Vorwald

October 23, 2025

So sorry for your loss Candace. In our thoughts and prayers

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