Elverne W. "Al" Pfeifer, 77, of Kenosha, passed away on Friday, July 27th, 2007, peacefully at his residence following a short battle with lung cancer. Born on November 20, 1929, in Kenosha, he was the son of the late Emil and Martha (Waterman) Pfeifer. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, Al was educated in local schools and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School. On May 29, 1952, he married Joan Murray at Bethany Lutheran Church, his wife and companion of 55 years. He had been employed by American Motors Corp. in the engineering department, retiring in 1985. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church where he was very active in the church and was an usher for many years. Al was a very talented man and well known for his knowledge of automobiles. He was a member of Century Toppers Car Club and a charter member of Kenosha Legends Car Club. Al enjoyed building race cars, working on cars, attending and watching NASCAR races, and traveling the United States and Canada. He is survived by his wife, Joan of Kenosha; a son, Kerry (Patricia) Pfeifer of Madison, WI; a daughter, Vicki (Orrick) Howard of Bagley, MN; and his five grandchildren, Andrea and Kelly Pfeifer, and Emily, Jonathan and Zachary Howard. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 30th, at Bethany Lutheran Church at 1:00 pm. Entombment to follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Monday at Bethany Lutheran Church from 10:00 am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bethany Lutheran Church or Hospice Alliance would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Al's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Eugene & Shirley Blasi
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of your dear husband Al. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Todd and Nicole Wimmer
Al was a very special man, and I have many, many childhood memories of spending time with him and his family that I hold close to my heart. His nature was always one of great generousity, and he was always there to lend a helping hand when it was needed. He and my father esepcially had a very special friendship, and he will be greatly missed. We extend our most sincere condolences during this time, and hope that you will find comfort in the many warm memories that you (and others) share with Al.Todd and Nicole (Wendel) Wimmer
Anonymous
As a young boy visiting Kenosha, I was fascinated by Uncle Al's cars and his wry sense of humor. Later, we enjoyed talking with him at family reunions in Wisconsin. We will miss him.
Bob & Jan Diestler
May the Lord comfort you in these times, Al was a friend and often thought of. Bob & Jan Diestler Formerly Diestler Plymouth Kenosha Wis Now residing in Hernando Fl 34442