Glenn C. Pfeiffer
1926 - 2021
Pfeiffer, Glenn, C., 94, retired
Southwestern Bell/AT&T employee, passed away on May 6, 2021. A
graveside service was held at the Protection Cemetery. Glenn was born
on May 16, 1926 in Clatonia, Nebraska to Alvin and Theresia (Oltman)
Pfeiffer. The family moved to a farm south of Protection, KS in 1932
where Glenn attended a country school through 8th grade then
graduated from Protection High School. Glenn served in the United
States Army (PFC) from 1946 to 1948 stationed at Kumamoto, Japan.
On June 30, 1951, Glenn married the
love of his life, Helen Louise Harvey at the Protection Christian
Church. Although he stayed busy with work and volunteering, Glenn's
first priority was always his wife, children, and faith in the Lord.
Glenn's job with Southwestern Bell took the family many places around
southwest Kansas until he became an Installer Repairman in Hugoton
then in Meade. Eventually landing as a Combination Repairman in
Bucklin, Kansas where he and Helen lived for 40 years. After 32 years
with Southwestern Bell/AT&T, Glenn retired with a perfect
attendance record. They then enjoyed traveling in their motor home
and on bus tours. Traveling to almost all 50 states, as well as
Mexico and Canada. He loved woodworking and gardening as well as
spending time with his five grandchildren. The couple moved to
Newton, Kansas in 2005. Glenn continued his volunteer work through
the Newton Senior Center and the Newton Christian Church. After 10
years in Newton, they eventually moved to Wichita. He enjoyed
visiting with family and friends and he would win over all those he
met with his witty humor and ornery smile.
Glenn was surrounded by family when he
went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 6, just 10 days shy of his
95th birthday. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Helen,
(Harvey) Pfeiffer; daughters Dixie (Mike) York and Debbie (Tim)
Graber; his grandchildren Michael (Sara) York, Brandon (Allison)
York, Lauren (Caleb) Zogleman, Jon Graber and Matt Graber, and his
great-grandchildren Alexa, Skyler, Gunnar, and Sawyer; brothers Alvin
Jr. and Don; sisters, Dorothy Wimmer, Alice Deck and Ruth Bratcher.
He will forever be remembered in their hearts as a great man,
husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was preceded in
death by his parents, sons Glenn Lee and Lloyd Gene and brothers
Kenneth and Dwight. Memorials to Serenity Hospice Wichita, KS.
www.cozine.com. Broadway Mortuary.
