Janet Pfeiffer

Janet Pfeiffer, age 88, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Father Gregory Tschakert officiating.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, followed by a liturgical wake and rosary at 7:00 p.m.

Interment will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, with a luncheon and fellowship to follow at St. Mary’s Parish Hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorials be given to the Brandon Lee Weiszhaar Memorial Scholarship at Aberdeen Roncalli, 1400 N Dakota St. Aberdeen, SD, 57401.

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Ave NW, is honored to serve the Pfeiffer family. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com. Services will be recorded and shared on the funeral home’s Facebook page.

Janet was born in Webster, SD, to William and Laura (Becht) Koenig on January 1, 1938, and lived a life marked by faith, service, and unwavering devotion to her family. She married the love of her life, Herman Pfeiffer, and together they built a home grounded in faith, warmth, and the simple joys of everyday living. Their life together was filled with laughter, strong values, and a love that continues to echo through their children and grandchildren.

A nurse by profession and by nature, Janet dedicated her career to caring for others—a calling she fulfilled with compassion, humility, and remarkable endurance until her full retirement at the age of 75. Her kindness was effortless, her gratitude sincere, and her generosity a quiet force that touched countless lives. Her smiles and laughter could brighten any room, and her presence made others feel seen and valued.

Janet’s faith was the steady foundation of her life. She lived as a true example of Christ’s love—not only through her devotion to Mass, but through the way she treated every person she encountered. She embodied strength through humility, always putting others first. No matter her own challenges, she would insist she was “fine,” greeting others with her familiar “What’s up?” or “How are you?”—always turning the focus back to them with genuine care.

Creative and talented, Janet was a gifted seamstress who lovingly made many of her children’s clothes. She found joy in crafting—everything from “buddy bears” to “pheasant feather flowers” and “porcelain dolls”—as well as gardening and spending time outdoors with her family, whether at the river in the early years or at their beloved cabin for many more. She loved playing Scrabble and passed that love on to her children and grandchildren. Her joy in making things extended to family favorites, making all of her children and grandchildren Fast Track and Hand and Foot games, and with her friends, she especially enjoyed playing bridge—often with her dear friends and her beloved Fr. Tschakert.

Janet also had a special love for the holidays. Christmas was her season year-round—she defined it for her family. The house was always decorated fully, music playing throughout the home, and always the original Christmas classics she cherished. Her favorite, “Silent Night,” filled the room. Halloween was another amazing time, where her creativity shone bright. She made the very best costumes—so good we won many contests—each one stitched by “Granny Jannys” with love.

Another cherished tradition was the Brown County Fair, where the family proudly brought in garden produce and marigolds year after year. Making sure we each earned a purple ribbon, but for her it was never about the ribbon—it was about doing it together, celebrating family, and finding joy in the simple act of sharing with love.

Some of her happiest moments were spent fishing with Herman, her children, her grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren, savoring the simple, peaceful moments that meant the most.

Her life was a testament to finding joy in simplicity: faith, family, kindness, and love. She showed all who knew her what it means to live a full and meaningful life. Her family takes comfort in knowing she was welcomed home with open arms at the gates of heaven. And just as she ended every note, every phone call, and every farewell, they send her off with the words she shared so often and so sincerely: “GOD BLESS”.

Janet is lovingly survived by her eight children: Theresa (Jerry) Cameron; Sue (Jeff) Hanson; Laura (Joe) Stoebner; Bridget Compton (Adam White); Jane (Joey) Wuestewald; Bill (Donna) Pfeiffer; Becky (Jim) Carr; and Jennifer (Jean-Marie) Thomas. She is also survived by her 25 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, who were the joy of her life. She is further survived by her siblings William (Karen) Koenig, Joe (Sandy) Koenig, Jim (Judy) Koenig, Becky (Steve) Hoppert, and her sister in law Nancy, wife of the late Chuck Koenig.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Pfeiffer; her son-in-law, Darrel Weiszhaar; her beloved grandchildren, Brandon Weiszhaar and Jessica Cameron; her sisters Leona “Tots” (Leo) Kline and June (Richard) Herring; and her brother Chuck Koenig.