William Joesph Pfefferkorn

William J. “Bill” Pfefferkorn, 80, of Chaffee passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019.

He was born on Nov. 6, 1938 in Chaffee to the late Paul and Marjorie Davidson Pfefferkorn. He married Mary Jo AuBuchon on Sept. 11, 1965 in St. Louis, Missouri and she survives of the home.

Bill was the owner of Chaffee Building Company for 20 years until retiring in 1982. He owned and managed Coach Light Apartments in Scott City and Chaffee until October, 2018.

He graduated from Missouri School of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri in 1961. Following graduation he worked for the Army Corps of Engineers.In 1963 he joined the Peace Corps serving for two years in East Pakistan; what is now Bangladesh. He was a member of Chaffee Chamber of Commerce and Jaycees.

He is survived by four daughters, Caroline (Pep) Pfefferkorn of Chaffee; Jeanne (Pete) Kielhofner of St. Charles, Missouri; Jodi Pfefferkorn of San Sabastian, Spain: Kate (Scott) Mansker of Overland Park, Kansas; two sons, Andy (Jessica) Pfefferkorn of Panama City, Florida; Gabe (Jana) Pfefferkorn of Paola, Kansas; a brother, David Pfefferkorn of Sikeston; a sister, Pat Vessell of Rolla, Missouri. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Hayden and Giuliana Pfefferkorn; Will and CJ Kielhofner; Lucy, Paul, Mary and Joe Pfefferkorn; and Nate Mansker.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Mark Pfefferkorn.

Honoring his wishes, there will be no visitation. He will be cremated.

A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at St. Ambrose Church in Chaffee at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Burial will be private

In lieu of flowers please make donation to your favorite charity.