[Amc-list] Sheboygan WI AMC Dealership Owner Dies

[Archimedes <Freedom@xxxxxxxx>]

Wow...  97 years old.  I know I ain't gonna make it that far.  When they 
take the keys to my last Rambler, it will be time for me to go find an ice 
floe off the coast of Alaska on which I can float off into the ether.

From: 
http://www.sheboygan-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070214/SHE010301/702140557/1067/SHEnews

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Posted February 14, 2007

Clarence N. Peiffer

Clarence N. Peiffer, 97, of 132 E. Whitefish Rd., Port Washington died 
peacefully at Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center in 
Germantown where he had been a resident a few weeks.

He was born in Holy Cross, Town of Belgium, Wisconsin on July 12, 1909 to 
John and Rose Wester Peiffer.

On August 4, 1934 he married Marcella A. Remich of Lake Church at St. 
Mary's Catholic Church in Lake Church. She preceded him in death on 
February 11, 1958. On April 23, 1969 he married Esther E. Robel Wilde of 
the Town of Mequon at St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church in Port 
Washington. She also preceded him in death on March 6, 1994.

Automobiles were always a big part of Clarence's life. On July 1, 1952 he 
opened Peiffer Auto Service on North Wisconsin Street in Port Washington 
and up until a few months ago was there most every day. From 1958 to 1975 
he also operated an American Motors Dealership there, as well as, lawn 
mowers and snowblowers from Simplicity Mfg. and Toro. In his later years he 
could always be found greeting a friend by the parts counter. He continued 
to help out around the garage long into his golden years. Peiffer Auto 
Service continues to be operated by his two sons, Don and David.

He was an usher for St. Peter's Church for many years; was very fond of his 
cars and enjoyed a drive now and then. Most of all he enjoyed the Sunday 
polka dances at Kewauskum, Adell and Johnsonville. He enjoyed bowling, shot 
pool at the Port Washington Senior Center and still played sheepshead twice 
a week with his friends. He was a member of the Catholic Order of 
Foresters, Loyal Order of Moose #1043 Saukville, Catholic Knights Branch 31 
and Knights of Columbus Ozaukee Council 2035.

He is survived by his sons Don (Carol) and David (Diane) Peiffer and 
step-son Gerald Wilde, all of Port Washington, 6 grandchildren, 15 
great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, sisters Sally Layman of 
Milwaukee, Hildegard Bremser of Cedarburg and Evelyn (Alex) Goedde and his 
brother Al Peiffer, both of Port Washington, nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his two wives and five 
brothers, Roman, Harry, Norbert, Ervin and Milton Peiffer.

Funeral services will be at 1PM Sat. Feb. 17 from the Poole Funeral Home, 
Port Washington to St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church, Port Washington 
for Mass at 1:30PM. Reverend Patrick Wendt will be the celebrant. Interment 
will take place in the St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Washington. Visitation 
will be held from 10AM-1PM Sat. at the funeral home with a Knights of 
Columbus vigil at Noon.

Information / condolences are available at www.poolefh.com

The Sheboygan Press

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