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William E. Pfeiffer, 78

William E. Pfeiffer, 78, of 2160 Tulip Dr., Lancaster, went to join his wife Phyllis with their Lord on Thursday, August 2, 2007.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John and Prudence Pfeiffer. He was the husband of the late Phyllis A. Asper Pfeiffer, who passed away in 2005.

William had worked for Armstrong World Industries as a machinist for 46 years, retiring in 1990. He had also worked with his wife in their family business, Pfeiffers Custom Drapes for many years.

William was a member of Community United Methodist Church.

A US Army veteran of the Korean War, William had served in Korea as a Sergeant in the infantry.

He enjoyed gardening, was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and liked to take walks with his dog, Mr. Dylan. He was also a member of the National Rifle Assn.

William is survived by 2 sons: Eric W. married to Donna Pfeiffer of Manheim, and Mark A. of Lancaster; a daughter, Terri A. Funk of Elizabethtown; and by 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Annie Plowman.

Friends will be received on Monday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home  and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with the funeral service to folllow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in William’s memory to the Childrens Miracle Network, Penn State Milton Hershey Center, Mail Code A190, Box 855, Hershey, PA 17033-0855.

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