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Peiffer, Elmer F.
Elmer F. Peiffer, 66, of 3828 202nd St., Temple Hill, (Cascade) died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at his home. Friends and relatives of Elmer may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, where a wake service will be held at 4 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Temple Hill, with the Rev. Douglas Loecke officiating. Burial will be held in St. Peter's Cemetery.
He is survived by one sister, Eileen (Dave) Steffen of Cascade; one brother, Paul (Barb) Peiffer of Cascade; six nieces and nephews, Madonna (Greg) Staner of Cascade, Michelle (Keith) Flint of Marion, Melissa (Jeremy) Miller of Cascade, Mike (Naomi) Steffen of Cascade, Jennifer (Matthew) Long of Cascade, Marie (Adam) Zirkelbach of Monticello and Mary Kay Peiffer of Cascade; and seven great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Vincent Peiffer.
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