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Donald Victor Pfeifer

April 14, 1931 ~ November 3, 2021 (age 90)

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Donald Pfeifer Obituary

Donald (Don) Victor Pfeifer was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, businessman and friend.  He passed away peacefully at his home on November 3, 2021 with his family by his side.

Don was born to Paul and Adelaide Pfeifer on April 14, 1931 in Morland, Kansas.  The family made their way to Portland via Denver.  He graduated Gresham Union High School in 1949 and joined the Air Force in 1950 where he served four years.  A decorated veteran, Don was discharged in 1954 with honors.  He later graduated college from Portland State University in 1959 with a degree in business, this led him to his career path in real estate.

In 1958 he met his wife Virginia (Jeannie) McKenna through the Chancellor’s Club and they were married on June 27, 1959.  She remained the love of his life until her passing on June 19, 2021.

Don was an avid golfer and sports fan.  He enjoyed time spent with his family.  He was also an active member of the Catholic Church, participating in the parish council and the Eucharistic Ministry.  He will be greatly missed.

A service will be held for Don on Wednesday, November 17th at Christ the King Catholic Church in Milwaukie, Oregon.  A Rosary will be held at 10:30AM with the funeral mass following at 11:00AM.

Don is survived by his daughter Cheryl (Joe) Pointer, son Kevin (Cindy) Pfeifer, daughter Janet Pfeifer; eight grandchildren: Rian, Brandon (Jenny), Courtney (Earl), Jacob (Lindsey), Sarah (Terrell), Aila (Chris), Anna (Forrest), Jace, and 7 great grandchildren and sister Sylvia Wallis.

Contributions may be made to Catholic Charities.

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Services
Recitation of the Rosary

Wednesday

November 17, 2021

10:30 AM

Christ The King Catholic Church

11709 SE Fuller Rd.

Milwaukie, OR 97222

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Funeral Mass

Wednesday

November 17, 2021

11:00 AM

Christ The King Catholic Church

Milwaukie, OR 97222

11709 SE Fuller Rd.

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Committal

Wednesday

November 17, 2021

2:30 PM

Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Oregon, Portland

Donations

Catholic Charities

2740 SE Powell Blvd., Portland OR 97202

Tel:1-503-231-4866

Web: https://www.catholiccharitiesoregon.org/

2 replies on “Donald Victor Pfeifer”

We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Riverview Abbey Funeral Home
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I worked for Don for a few years. I was not aware of his passing till today.
I am sorry to hear he has died. Don and his wife were very high quality people.
May God Bless Don and his wife.
Posted 11\6\2024

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