Kenneth G. Pfeiffer, 81, of New Baden, Ill. died Monday, February 20, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville. He was born in Summerfield, Ill. November 19, 1924 son of Gilbert and Anna (Anheuser) Pfeiffer.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Jane "Sig" nee Siegrist, Pfeiffer whom he married on March 26, 1949 in Highland, Ill. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Susan (Donald) Rafalowski of Fairview Heights, Ill.; two grandchildren, Jill Marie Rafalowski and Luke Adam Rafalowski; a sister, Betty Osborne of O’Fallon, Ill. and a brother-in-law, Richard L. (Betty) Siegrist of Carmel, CA.

He was preceded in death by a son, Kent Pfeiffer and his daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Pfeiffer on February 27, 1993; his parents, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, William & Cora Siegrist.

Kenny worked hard all of his life and retired after a lifetime of doing big jobs and little jobs, including farming, mechanic, welding, construction and sales. Following his son Kent’s death, he helped run his business in Long Beach, CA.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during WWII.

A funeral mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2006 at St. George Catholic Church in New Baden with Rev. Donald Blaes officiating. Interment will be private. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2006 and from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2006 at Hempen Funeral Home in New Baden, Ill. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and will be received at the funeral home.