Reinhold R. Pfeifer
Reinhold R. Pfeifer entered Eternal Life on Jan. 20, 2022, in Grand Rapids, Minn.
“Reiny” was born May 17, 1932, in Pickardville, N.D., the son of Jacob and Frieda (Maier) Pfeifer. He attended schools in Montana, Washington and North Dakota.
In May 1952, he entered the U.S. Army and served in Korea. He married LaDonna Ackerman on Sept. 27, 1952, before leaving for Korea.
“Reiny” had a varied career path from construction on the Garrison Dam, to mechanic, hotel owner, pipeline construction, parts and service manager in Watford City, N.D., family shoe store owner in Williston, N.D., for 24 years and finally Mower Power small engine repair, retiring at age 83, when he and LaDonna moved to Grand Rapids, Minn.
His love of music led him to enjoy years of guitar playing with the Dakota Playboys and Jolly O’s in the ’50s and ’60s and winters in Arizona of semi-retirement.
“Reiny” is survived by his wife of 69 years, LaDonna; daughters, Nicolette Roberts (Frank) and Lorelle Dovolis (Chris); son, Kevin (Betsy); five grandsons; two great-grandchildren; sister, Arva Del Goodried (Jim); brothers, William Pfeifer (Rose), Donald Pfeifer, and Douglas Pfeifer; brother-in-law, Ray Rammell; and sister-in-law, Sharon Menschel.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; four sisters; step-mother, and his son-in-law.
Interment and Memorial Services will be held at a later date in the Veteran’s Cemetery near Mandan, N.D.
Arrangements are with the Rowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Grand Rapids, Minn. To sign the online guestbook or send condolences visit www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.