Harold Peiffer
July 22, 2016
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Harold Peiffer passed away and was reunited with the love of his life on July 22, 2016 at the age of 93.
Harold was born on June 6, 1923, in Keokuk County, IA, the son of August and Anna Peiffer. He served in the Navy during World War II. Soon after, he met the woman he’d spend more than 60 cherished years with, Rose (Wallerich) Peiffer. They were married September 6, 1950 and raised seven children together.
Harold was a carpenter and a member of Carpenters Local #106, the Knights of Columbus and Christ the King Catholic Church. Those who knew and loved him will remember him as a humble, hard-working man with a big heart, great sense of humor and a bit of orneriness. Harold enjoyed woodworking, traveling with Rose, his wife, mushroom hunting and making wine. But, what he enjoyed most was visiting with friends and family on his patio.
Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Rose, parents, five brothers and three sisters.
He leaves fond memories to be remembered by his children Doug (Janet) Peiffer, David Peiffer, Brenda Flinn, Mike (Terri) Peiffer, Karen (Jim) Broich, Bev (Al) Kaas and Bryan (Erin) Peiffer; his grandchildren Cory (Angie) Flinn, Heather (Jason) Van Essen, Scott (Dana) Flinn, Stacy (Paul) Sargent, Adam (Ellen) Broich, Missy (Adam) Veasman, Abbey (Adam) Moehn, Dan (Elizabeth) Broich, Jessica (Chris) Peters, Rebecca Broich, Andrew Peiffer, Anna Kaas, Evan Peiffer, Peter Kaas, Jacob Peiffer, Matthew Peiffer and Katherine Peiffer; his great-grandchildren Austin, Logan, Makenna, Luke, Brynlee, Adeline, Amelia, Tate, Elsie, Alli, Sydney, Sophie, August, Henry, Benjamin and Theodore; sisters Lyola, Phyllis, Marjorie and Marian; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and beloved friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th St., Des Moines, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, July 25th at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th St.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Parish or Our Lady of Mercy Chapel.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Carl Peiffer
07/26/2016
Peiffers,
So sorry I could not make it to your Dad services..I loved your Dad's sense of humour and hearing his fishing and turtle hunting stories. I always got a kick out talking to him. Sorry that funerals seem to bring people together and that unfortunately work gets in the way of attending. I hope you're all doing well. Remember the good times with your Pop. Best to all. Cousin Carl.
John O'Connor
07/26/2016
Bryan, to you and your family, very sorry for the loss of you Dad. His leaving a lifetime of fond memories for his large family will hopefully comfort you all through the sad times.
Take care. ~ John
Bill Gray
07/25/2016
Doug, I want to express my sympathy at the passing of your father. You and your family are in my prayers.
Diana & Tary Werts
07/25/2016
We would like to express our sympathy at the passing of Uncle Harold. We have always enjoyed the family picnics and his humor kept everyone entertained. We will remember him fondly. Love to you all.
Sharon Gabel Hollingsworth
07/25/2016
My sister Carolyn Pierson and I would like to express our sympathy on the passing of Harold.Although it has been a long time since we had seen Harold we both remember him fondly.
Nancy R Andresen
07/25/2016
Condolences to family and friends of Harold. My late husband Ron worked with Harold & Jim Curtis (also passed recently) for many years. They were a GREAT generation of Carpenters. Retiree dinners were a fun time with Rose and Harold. RIP
Elaine Peiffer
07/24/2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. I always enjoyed listening to my dad Cletus Peiffer and yours reminisce at the reunions in Sigourney. May they enjoy catching up in heaven.
William Walter
07/25/2016
Doug; Sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and all your family. ~ Bill.
Joe Crook
07/24/2016
Quite a few years after a bunch of us had grown up I told Harold we used to drink Mogan Peifer wine from time to time. He enjoyed hearing about that. My condolences to the family . I also remember when Doug was delivering news papes and got bit by a big German shepherd. Harold said something to the effect that the dog should have been named Adolf because he ate off the last paper boys leg.
Jim Slebiska
07/24/2016
Doug, Your father was the BEST. A great carpenter and friend.He will be missed.
Don Davis
07/24/2016
Doug, my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I didn't know your dad long but I could tell he was a very unique man and a caring father.
Chuck & Cathy Kaska
07/24/2016
You are all in our thoughts. Your dad, his humor, orneriness, kindness, and friendliness will be missed. He was one of the best!