Richard F. Pfeifer

MADISON – Funeral service for Richard F. Pfeifer, 88, of Norfolk formerly of Madison will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the St. Leonard’s Catholic Church in Madison. Father Gregory Carl will be officiating the service. Interment will be held at the St. Leonard’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Madison. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, November 27, also at the church in Madison with a rosary service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post 35, VFW Post 5763 of Madison, and United States Army Honor Guard. Richard passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at his residence in Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk is in charge of the arrangements. Richard was born on March 27, 1935 in Madison, Nebraska to Richard B. and Magdalen (Beller) Pfeifer. He attended grade school at Sacred Heart Catholic School and Madison Public Schools, then graduated from Madison High School in 1954. After graduating from high school, Richard served in the United States Army from January 10, 1956 to October 12, 1957. He married Roberta Lee in December of 1959 and they had two children. After his honorable discharge, Richard had many careers. He worked for 20 years at Old Home Bread, also worked at Gordy’s Conoco, and most recently at Lou’s Thrifty Way. Richard was married to Elvera Peters from August of 1989 till her death in 2005. He later married Leona Maseman in 2014. Richard enjoyed bowling, watching Western movie’s and game shows, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. In his spare time he enjoyed his volunteer jobs at the hospital and being an Ombudsman at area Nursing Homes. Richard belonged to and was very active with The Knights of Columbus for over 50 years. He also served on the Norfolk Senior Center Board. He also enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and traveling. His greatest achievement was woodworking and he was very proud of the creations he made over the years. Some of which were china cabinets, benches, lawn decorations, as well as various furniture and craft items. Survivors include his spouse Leona Pfeifer of Norfolk, children Carrie (Rod) O’Connor of Merritt Island, Florida, Richard (Angela) Pfeifer Jr. of Orlando, Florida, 2 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, siblings Marvin (JoAnn) Pfeifer of Norfolk, Jack Pfeifer of Omaha, Donna (Larry) Christensen of Kearney, Rita (Michael) Lichtenfeld of Columbus, Judy (Bob) Arlt of Plainview, Jerry (Marilee) Pfeifer of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, Terry (Jane) Pfeifer of Madison, Tim (Susan) Pfeifer of Grand Island, Allen (Janet) Pfeifer of Madison, step-children Ralph Johnson of Norfolk, Renee (Mark) Pemrick of Chesapeake, Virginia, Michael (Michele) Johnson of Norfolk, 9 step-grandchildren, 12 step-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Magdalen, brother David, sister Jane King, sisters-in-law Mardy Pfeifer, and Joan Pfeifer. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Richard F. Pfeifer

March 27, 1935 - November 21, 2023