Alvin Charles Pfeiffer Jr.

A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 9, 2011, at 3PM at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, Grafton, for Alvin C. Pfeiffer, Jr., of Grafton, who was Born to Eternal Life on October 4, 2011, at the age of 80 years. Visitation will be held at the church on Sunday from 1PM until time of service. Rev. Franz Rigert will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Pilgrim United Church of Christ appreciated. Mueller Funeral Home & Crematory of Grafton has assisted the family. Al was born in Milwaukee on June 27, 1931, to Alvin C. and Esther (nee Buettner) Pfeiffer. He attended Milwaukee Washington High School. Al met Dorothy Mitich at UW-Milwaukee. They were married in September of 1953. Al and Dorothy lived most of their lives in Cedarburg. He was very active in the community. Al was a member of the Cedarburg/Grafton Rotary, a Cedarburg Common Council Member, a former President of the Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce and worked at Koeher Insurance for over 20 years. He and Dorothy have spent the last several years in the Village of Grafton. Al was an avid fan of history, especially of the Civil War Era. He collected miniature lead soldiers of the war. One of Al’s other favorite hobbies was woodworking. He made game cutouts, toys, dump trucks and seasonal cutouts. Al was involved in many craft fairs. Al was known as the Cookie Man because he baked cutout Christmas cookies and delivered them to his children’s schools, family members and friends. He would make a thousand or more every year. He would attach cards to his deliveries and became well known for his cookies. Al is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Dorothy; children Mark (Jolinda) Pfeiffer, Lee Pfeiffer, Sue (Mark) Kohlenberg, Mike (Chrissy) Pfeiffer, Candace (Jeffrey) Kearl and Cheryl (Scott) Peterson; grandchildren Fawn (Orrin) Thompson, Jeffrey (Phoebe) Pfeiffer, Joshua (Chelsey) Kearl, Jordan Kearl, Caitlyn Kearl, Abby Kohlenberg, Lauren Kohlenberg, Alyssa Pfeiffer, Anna Pfeiffer and Danny Pfeiffer; great-grandchildren Jared Thompson and Jordan Thomson; other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Russel R. Pfeiffer. Al was a loyal fan of the Green Bay Packers. If you wish to show your support, you are welcome to wear your Packer attire to Al’s visitation and service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Pilgrim UCC apprciated.