Preston B. Pfeifly
March 21, 1950 ~ October 12, 2013 (age 63) 63 Years OldShare using:
Preston B. Pfeifly, 63, formerly of New Tripoli, passed away Saturday October 12, 2013
after a brief illness at Nittany Medical Center, State College, Pa. He was born in Reading on March 21, 1950 a son of Franklin Pfeifly formerly of New Tripoli, Pa. and the late Arlene ( Shollenberger) Pfeifly. He was employed by the Wolfe Petroleum Co, Matlack Trucking and later the owner operator of his own truck. He attended Northwestern Lehigh High School and is a member of Weisenberg Lutheran Church, New Tripoli, Pa. He received an Associate Science Degree from Saint Francis College of Loretto, Pa. and was later ordained through Columbus Cathedral Church and graduated from RHEMA Bible College. Preston has served as a tutor for illiterate prisoners and has been elected as president of the Prison Literacy Council. He has led a prayer group every morning for the last 20 years and led a Saturday evening Bible study group. Preston enjoyed running in 10K running events and coaching and playing softball. In addition to his father, he is also survived by 2 daughters, Rhonda Sue wife of Ralph Dengler of New Tripoli; Teresa Ann wife of Larry Neumeyer of Chesaning, MI; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; a brother, Daniel Pfeifly and his wife Shauna of Slatington; 3 sisters, Audrey, wife of Neil Merkel of Lenhartsville, Carol, wife of Dennis Dorney of New Tripoli and Lucille, wife of Daniel Walter of Kempton and many nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday,October 17, 2013 at 11:00 AM. in the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home- 8405 Kings Highway,(Rt.143), New Tripoli, Pa. 18066, with a calling hour beginning at 10:00 AM.. Rev. Raymond J. Hand, officiating. Interment will be in New Bethel Zion Cemetery, Long Lane, Kutztown, Pa. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Funeral Home, to help defray Prestons final expenses.
