1922
2014
Heinz Pfaeffle, 91, of Sheboygan, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at the Sheboygan Senior Community, where he had resided for the past four years.
Heinz was born October 2, 1922 in Stuttgart, Germany to Gustav and Lena (Ackerman) Pfaeffle.
He served his country in Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1945.
On August 20, 1950 Heinz and Marion Mohr were united in marriage in Stanley, WI for nearly 56 years.
Heinz graduated from Milwaukee Boys Tech High School, Class of 1940. He furthered his education at what is now the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, graduating in 1950, and obtained a PHD in the Department of Behavioral Disabilities at the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1968.
He taught at South Milwaukee High School and worked for the Department of Public Instruction for three years then finished his career in the Special Education Department at UW-Whitewater.
After retirement in 1983, he became involved in volunteer work, the Madison Senior Center, church boards and committees, art classes, square dancing, and ushered U.W sporting events for 14 years.
He is survived by his daughter, Kathleen (Thomas) Ignatowski of Sheboygan; three grandsons, Jack of Milwaukee, Mark of Madison, and Erik of Sheboygan; and many friends.
Private family services will be held for Heinz at a later date. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park in New Berlin, WI.
In honor of Heinz memorials can be given to the charity of your choice.
Heinz's family would like to extend a heartfelt to the caregivers of the Sheboygan Senior Community and Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for the care and compassion shown to him.
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June 28, 2014
Dear Kathleen and family, I have just learned of Heinz's passing on Friday, June 27. Heinz was a valued member of the Department of Special Education at UW-Whitewater. He will be remembered and missed by many people in this area.
Hans Hahn
June 10, 2014
Sally Zastrow,Schnarr
Kathleen, It is with joy that I remember the very special times that both your Mom and Dad spent with my Mother, Dora Zastrow. They were such dear friends. I wad sorry to read of your Fathers passing. Life is all about those special friendships, and that they had. I always wondered where your dear Father was. I so fondly remembered going over to their house when I was young. Your Dad was a gem. Sally Zastrow Schnarr. [email protected]
June 9, 2014
Dear Kathy and family: With affection and great respect I remember your dad, especially when I was pastor of Trinity UM Church, Madison. Shortly after he retired I saw him and asked, What do you do now that your retired" With a twinkle in his eye he replied, "I smile a lot." A GOOD answer, that he exhibited even long before he retired. Please know I care and remember you and your family in my prayers. In his memory I am making a contribution to Trinity Church.
Blessings and peace.
Rev. Wil Bloy
June 8, 2014
Cheryl Saltzman
Dear Kathleen & family,
I know your dear Heinz from Trinity Unity Methodist Church. He and Marion both were a blessing to the church and all its members. I miss his smile and warm handshake. Jade Garden in Madison will forever remind me of Heinz as we shared some great visits there.
Sending prayers of love and peace in the days ahead to all of you. God bless you, Heinz!
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