John W. Pfalzgraf, age 81, passed away with his family by his side at Aurora Medical Center on Monday, May 2, 2022. He was born on January 4, 1941, the son of the late Howard and Margaret (Molinski) Pfalzgraf. On June 20, 1980 he married Judith Coles in Duncan, OK. She preceded him in death on September 9, 2020. John loved western movies, country music, fishing and bowling, which included his "300" game. He was an adventurous person who enjoyed the outdoors. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, always helping others and the love he had for his family, especially his grandchildren.

John is survived by his children: Keith (Mary) Coles, Brenda (John) Vienola, Tammy (Jack) Smith and Lisa Pfalzgraf; grandchildren: Sara (Colin Langlois) Coles, Brandon (Cassandra) Dodd, Kyle Coles, Brooke (Justin) Hayes, Paige and Megan Smith, Tedi Staerkel, Josh (Keiley) Vienola and Jordan (Henry) Kubicki; great-grandchildren: Kyla and Lincoln Hayes, Lily Langlois, Brienna Dodd, Jayden, Leo and Jara Vienola, and Cohen and Vallen Kubicki; sister, Beverly Monroe; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith; his parents; brothers, Carl (Jacqueline) Pfalzgraf and Dennis Pfalzgraf.

There will be a celebration of life for John at a later date.