John “Jack” W. Pfeifer

Set sail on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, age 67. Proud dad of Eric, Michael (Missy), Dan, Robin (Luke ), Kelly (Andrew) Roethe, Brian (Meghan). Mother of children, Janet Hennen. Loving brother of Carl (Charlene), Lola (Ernie), Mary (Gary), Nancy, Bill (Jennifer).

John (Jack) Pfeifer was a life-long Milwaukee resident. He earned bachelor’s degrees in history and business administration, as well as a Master of Business Administration. Jack began his career with the county as a lifeguard, worked for 25 years at Briggs & Stratton, and ended it with the county at the airport.

Jack loved teaching himself how to sail his Hobie Cats, riding his bike on the Hank Aaron State Trail, reading Sue Grafton novels, driving his little red Miata to Gilles for Jimmie sundaes and starting new building projects. But he loved nothing more than to drive to the family’s cottage on Fox Lake, catch a sunset from the pier, build a bonfire, then pull an air mattress into the front room to sleep under the stars.

Jack is dearly loved and missed by his six kids and five siblings, all of whom share his kind nature, dry sense of humor, and adventurous, slightly rebellious spirit.

Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Friday, February 9, 2018, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.