U.S. Veteran

Gerald G. Pfeiffer

Visitation Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Visitation Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Funeral Date: Saturday, May 20th, 2023
Funeral Time: 3:30 pm
Place of Funeral: Salerno's Rosedale Chapels
Funeral Notes: Chapel Service and Words of Remembrance at 3:30 p.m.
Interment: Private

Gerald “Jerry” Pfeiffer, age 88, son of Joseph and Raneta Pfeiffer; Devoted husband of the late Dorothy Pfeiffer for 51 years; Loving father of the late Joseph (Jean) Pfeiffer, Karen (Orasio) Garcia and the late Kim (Robert) Puleo; Grandfather of Nicholas and Jacob Garcia, Kevin (Amber) and Sara Puleo; Great grandfather of Avery and Asher Puleo; Jerry grew up in Chicago where he met the love of his life Dorothy. After one month of marriage he was drafted into the US Army and stationed in Germany. Dorothy was able to follow shortly after where they share many great memories. Upon returning to the states he joined the Carpenters Union and purchased his first home in Rolling Meadows. Jerry loved the outdoors and fishing. Gerald and his family would frequently travel up north to Wisconsin and eventually Gerald bought a lot on a lake. With his skills he built his own home and eventually he and his wife happily retired there. He will be in our hearts and thoughts forever and will never be forgotten.

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Posted by:
Bill Chlebik

Posted on:
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Thanks, Karen for keeping me updated on your dad’s condition over the years. Unfortunately we will not be able to attend his services on Saturday. Like I told you when you called, I hate when we loose the good ones. Your dad was a good one.