Donald Pfeil Jr.
Surrounded by his family, Donald Joseph Pfeil Jr, age 70, of St Louis, MO; died peacefully after his battle with cancer on November 21, 2020.
Don was full of life, fun and loved to tell stories. He was always ready for his next camping trip or singing karaoke with friends. Above all, Don loved seeing the priceless smiles on his grandchildren‘s faces.
As a proud lifetime member of the VFW , Sergeant of Arms, Honor Guards, member and Chaplain for the American Legion; Don would volunteer and help with anything for anyone.
Born February 22, 1950, Don was the son of the late Don Pfeil Sr and Yvonne (Reed) Pfeil; oldest of ten.
He is survived by 6 children: Kim (Chris), Don, Jennifer, Tom, Greg (Molly) and Brittany, 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, brothers and sisters.
Proceeded in death by his brother, Bob Pfeil and brother-in-law Joe.
Don will be laid to rest April 9, 2021, with a private ceremony at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held immediately following services at Royal Orleans (2801 Telegraph Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125) around 11:00am.
Always the life of the party. We will miss seeing the two of you together; but hope to see you again, Jennifer, in the not to distant future,
All our love,
JR and Dawn
I met Don when he joined the VFW in Tracy. The first thing I noticed is that Don was full of fun…and loved to tell stories…he would volunteer and help with anything…he joined the Honor Guards …and the American Legion, just so he could help and be a part of things (as we shared a building)… He was the Chaplin for American Legion… Sargent of Arms for VFW, Honor Guards, etc…
Don was EXTREMELY proud of his children and always spoke of them…
I camped and sang karaoke and tipped many drinks with Don….as we met every Monday nite for burgers, beers, shuffleboard and great conversation, stories and jokes. Don was a very special person and I will miss him, along with everyone I know will miss you Don!! RIP my friend!!!!
Sincerely your friend,
Fred Hartman
After 30 years in CA I am happy he came back to his eternal rest in St Louis. Touched many hearts in his lifetime. He will be missed.
I have to agree with Vicki. I am glad you came home. Look down on us on Friday and see the many people who thought of you.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
I was the Commander of Tracy VFW and American Legion when Don joined. He was ready to to get involved right away. Whatever meting or activity we did Don was there to participate. Don had an upbeat personality did not let things get him down even though of his health problems. I did not have to ask Don to volunteer I always knew he would show up. Don really cared about his family and friends. It was easy to make him one of your friends. Don’s spirt and friendliness will not be forgotten. At times he was the life of the party and that is properly what he is doing now in heaven. We miss him and I know you do also.
RIP Comrade, thanks for your service to our Country.
Vaughn Gates
I met Don here in Tracy as we both belonged to the VFW and American Legion Posts. We shared many stories and had our share of drinks and enjoyed the camaraderie that only Veterans can understand. We will miss Don but never forget the friendship he shared with myself and others here in California.
Don had an infectious smile and great heart. He was always the life of the party especially when we would get a few drinks down and start Karaoke-ing. We sang “My Girl” and of course he being a boy from St. Louis , “New York New York” go figure, somehow that song got thrown in the mix too!
Until we meet again my friend. Carry on Soldier….
Joe Perez