Kathleen M. Pfeiffer, 83, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2009, at Heartland Health Care/Washington Manor. Born on August 27, 1926, in Kenosha, she was the daughter of the late Mathias and Catherine (Harig) Pfeiffer. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, she attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School, McKinley Jr. High School, and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School, Racine Kenosha Normal School and Dominican College in Racine. She was employed by Kenosha Unified School District for 39 years as an elementary school teacher, until her retirement in 1986. Kathleen was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Kenosha and State Retired Teachers Organization and the Alpha Delta Kappa Educational Sorority for over 50 years. She enjoyed visiting local museums and museums throughout the country. She traveled with the Catholic Women’s Club to visit museums in North America, Europe, and the Near East. She is survived by her brother, Joseph Pfeiffer of Kenosha, and many friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, December 28th, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be follow at St. James Cemetery. A visitation will be held Sunday, December 27th, at Proko Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Monday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials for St. Mary’s School Library or Kenosha Girl Scouts Camp Scholarships would be greatly appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Kathleen’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Anonymous
Joe, I worked with Kathleen in my beginning teaching years at Curtis Strange. She was a joy to know and has always held a special place in my heart. I'm so sad to hear of her passing. May God bless you and give you comfort during this sorrowful time.
Ozzie & Joyce Sorensen
Dear Joe,We're thinking of you at this time and wishing you comfort and peace. Extending our sincere sympathy and friendship.Sincerely,Ozzie & Joyce
Giulia
March 18, 2019
I am about 10 yeas late but I wanted to leave my condolences for my first grade teacher at Curtis Strange Elementary-Miss Pfeiffer, she gave me a fighting chance as a 6 year old who could barely speak English and was likely headed for failure. She took me under her wing and guided my parents so that I could achieve in my academic life. Thank you to a wonderful teacher who helped her students because she cared about them.I send my sympathies to her family.
Joan - Bob Nelson
December 27, 2009
Joe - Cathy often mentioned while visiting our home that, our son Tim, offered to make her a peanut butter sandwich, which she accepted. (he didn't wash his hands!) Tim a fireman worked on Cathy on her last day. She was the last patient he had as he retired the following day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark Sevey
December 26, 2009
Joe,My family and I are sorry to hear about the passing of your sister Kathleen. We never got to know Kathleen, but it sounds like she had a rewarding life and a lot of friends. We have enjoyed getting to know you from attending all of those automobile races over the years, along with the Hartnels.
Pat (Patty Chandler) Goetz
December 25, 2009
Joe, I too am saddened to here Kathleen has passed away. I, having a very small family felt Kathleen was more like an aunt. We spent many, many Thanksgivings and Christmas together. She was always the one at these holidays that related to 'us kids'. She certainly gave of herself to others. Many of whom I am sure would say their lives were touched by her. I was.
Jim Hendrickson
December 23, 2009
So sorry to hear of Kathleen's passing.. Did not know her all that well, but she was our first landlord, along with her Dad Matt and then Joe. Matt passed shortly after we moved in and Kathleen and Joe always were very friendly, nice and respectful. Will never forget moving in there on 41st Ave.in 1964. Both of our kids were born while living there. Finally got transferred ( by AMC ) to Detroit in January of 69.... Super nice lady and may God Bless the memory of Kathleen..
Christine Damask
December 23, 2009
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of Kathleen. I've had the pleasure of knowing Kathleen since 1968. She was a wonderful and kind woman who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Bill and Marleen Mayew
December 23, 2009
Joe, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear sister Kathleen. Our prayers are with Kathleen and you.Bill and Marleen Mayew
Bill and Barbara Morrissey
December 23, 2009
Dear Joe, We are in California visiting our son and his family for the Christmas Holidays. We always check the Kenosha News Obituary Notices and were saddened to read of Kathleen's death. We are so sorry we can't be there to offer you our sympathies in person. We hold your hands as you grieve the loss of your dear sister.Warmly, Bill and Barbara Morrissey
Elvin & Jean Kranen, Kevin & Kari
December 22, 2009
We've lost a very dear friend, a part of our family. Leaving Kathleen was hard when we made our move to Las Vegas over 7 years ago. There was hardly a day went by when we didn't talk on the telephone. When we visited Kenosha after our move she was always one of the people we saw. Our meeting came about when Kevin entered her first grade class in 1966. He returned home one day to say he had the most beautiful teacher in the whole world, she was the most beautiful person inside. From that beginning we ended up living in the same neighborhood for some time. Kevin watched the first man land on the moon in Kathleen's living room with her. She was the first to say she was going to his graduation at Cornell when he received his acceptance. She and Kari stayed in the fraternity house while El and I had someone's hotel room who had become ill and could not make the graduation. Kevin had made his parents reservation for the wrong date. Kathleen travelled with Emily Timmons to Kevin's wedding in Carmel Valley. Kathleen was truly family. I came to miss those days when Kathleen popped in at lunch time during the summer and then when she no longer drove I did the reverse. She was a true friend, family.