Garold W. "Joe" Pfeifer

Garold W. “Joe” Pfeifer, 84 of Bluffton, passed away on Friday afternoon, December 19, 2025, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center. Joe was born on February 12, 1941, in Mazon, IL. to Marvin and Alma (Leopold) Pfeifer. He graduated from Mazon Verona Kinsman High School in Mazon, IL. in 1959. He furthered his education at Iowa State University and received his Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Marketing with a Minor in Chemistry. Joe worked for Sinclair Oil in the Fertilizer division in Mendota, IL., Jensen Salsbery Labs in Cattle Bios in Brandon, SD., Mix-Mill in Chatham, IL and Bluffton, IN., Easy Systems in Welcome, MN. and retiring from Wisconsin Electrical in Milwaukee, WI. Upon retirement, Joe and his wife, Patricia returned to Bluffton. Joe was a member of Bluffton Elks Lodge for 58 years, Moose Lodge, Masonic Lodge and First United Methodist Men’s Club. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, fishing, playing cards and cooking. On August 23, 1959, Joe and Patricia Ann (Weir) Pfeifer were married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kinsman, IL. They celebrated 64 years of marriage before her passing on October 12, 2023. Survivors include his son, David (Heidi Barnes) Pfeifer of Columbia, SC., a daughter Jennifer (Ben Cruz) Esmond of Bluffton, ten grandchildren, Ryne Pfeifer of Fishers, IN., Andrew (Jordan) Ewald of West Des Moines, IA., Kyle (Dafne) Pfeifer of Chatham, IL., Justin (Jonica) Ewald of Grimes, IA., Conner Esmond of Bluffton., Madison (Carter) Brakefield of Charleston, SC., Matthew (Amanda) Ewald of West Des Moines, IA., Olivia (Taylor Gonzales) Esmond of Bluffton, Grant Esmond of Fort Hood, TX., and Monica (Jarod) Brown, along with four great-grandchildren, Logan & Isabella Pfeifer, Storm (Caleb) Selking and Colton Brown. He is also survived by his sister, Marilyn Den Hartog of Madison, WI., son-in-law, David (Claudia) Ewald of West Des Moines, IA and a daughter-in-law, Jacie Pfeifer of Bluffton. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Patricia Ann Pfeifer, a daughter, Lisa Ewald, a son Richard Pfeifer, a daughter-in-law Lisa Pfeifer and his siblings, Lyle Pfeifer, Delores Bilsborough, Ivan Pfeifer, Ken Pfeifer and Elaine Griglione. Visitation will take place from 1 to 4 P.M. on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. A Masonic Memorial service will take place at 1 P.M. on Saturday, by the Bluffton Masonic Lodge #145. A funeral service will take place at 4 P.M. on Saturday, December 27, 2025 with Father David Violi officiating. Internment will take place at Goodfarm Cemetery in Dwight, IL. at a later time. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Lemler family of Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends may share online condolences with the family at www.thomarich.com.

Garold W. "Joe" Pfeifer

February 12, 1941 - December 19, 2025