Pfeffer Funeral Home Obituaries

Walter J. Specht, Jr., age 91, a Manitowoc resident, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Harbor View Assisted Living, Manitowoc. He was born on December 22, 1929 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, son of the late Walter Specht, Sr. and Catherine (Krause) Specht. He attended Kaukauna High School and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1948 until 1952 when he was honorably discharged as a Petty Officer-3rd Class.  On April 25, 1953 he married Donna Landt at St. Luke’s...

Sister Delia Gaber, age 78, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died September 11, 2021 at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Janice Gaber was born June 3, 1943 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Sylvester and Eleanore (Pecore) Gaber. She entered the convent in 1961 and professed her vows in 1963. Sister Delia ministered as a homemaker at Marist Seminary, Washington, D.C.; Xavier, Appleton; Sacred Heart Seminary, Oneida; St. Paul, Kaukauna; Holy...

Ralph S. “Bunny” Danielson, age 80, a Whitelaw resident, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his home. He was born March 7, 1941 in Willmar, Minnesota, son of the late Ralph and Burnell (Anderson) Hubbartt. On August 26, 2000 Ralph married Nancy Lee Warrens in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on August 27, 2005. He was employed as an operating engineer for many years and was a member of the operators union. Ralph was a member of the Elk’s Club as well as the...

Major Shirley Litherland, age 85, a Manitowoc resident was Promoted to Glory on September 8, 2021 at Edgerton Care Center, Edgerton, WI. Shirley was born on July 19, 1936 in South Chicago Heights, IL, daughter of the late John and Mary (Bennett) Malek. On June 22, 1957 she married Harry Litherland in Chicago Heights, IL. Shirley and Harry were officers in The Salvation Army for 37 years, serving in many places including St. Paul, MN; Owatonna, MN; St. Cloud, MN; Fargo, ND; Columbia, MO;...

Judith A. Porier, age 74, of Manitowoc passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice facility, Sheboygan Falls. Judy was born September 19, 1946 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph D. and Geraldine M. (Pokorski) Stygar.  She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the Class of 1964.  Judy went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics and History from Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. Judy was a teacher teaching Home Economics...

Br. Thomas Eisenmenger, OFM, a Franciscan friar of the Sacred Heart Province, died on Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2021, at the age of 86, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI.  He was born on March 7, 1935, in Humphrey, NE, to Leander and Agnes (Pfeifer) Eisenmenger.   He was baptized at St. Francis Church in Humphrey on March 8, 1935, and confirmed there on April 24, 1947.  He attended grade school and high school at St. Francis in Humphrey, NE. Br. Thomas entered...

Howard C. Zimmermann, age 82, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at St. Mary’s Memory Care Unit, Manitowoc, WI. Howie was born September 27, 1938 in Milwaukee, son of Elmer and Adeline (Carstens) Zimmermann. Following his father’s death in 1943, the family moved back to Manitowoc County where he graduated from First German Ev. Lutheran School and Lincoln High School with the class of 1956. Howie was a very active member of First German Congregation, where he was confirmed...

Roger C. Nowakowski, 94, of Manitowoc, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. Roger was born on October 25, 1926 in Manitowoc to Rudolph and Josephine (Henry) Nowakowski. He was a 1944 graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. Roger served his country in the Army, serving stateside during WWII. On September 16, 1950 he married the former LaVerne Vogel at St.Paul's Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on August...

Robert “B.J.” J. Rubick, age 55, a Manitowoc resident, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August, 31, 2021. B.J. was born on October 19, 1965 in St. Ignace, Michigan, son of Jo-Nell (Davis) Rubick and the late Ron Rubick.  He graduated with the class of 1984 from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, where he excelled in many sports, culminating with his induction to the Athletic Wall of Fame in 2018.  B.J. remained a sports fan throughout his adult years, taking pride in...

Susan (Susie) J. Daron, age 77, of Manitowoc passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Susie was born August 23, 1944 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Bennington) Kopidlansky.  She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the Class of 1963.  On October 31, 1964 she was united in marriage to Roger Daron at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Susie was a devoted wife, mother, and...