Connie Lou Pfeil, age 71, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of New Prague, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Her husband, John Stewart Pfeil, age 81, died just 2 months previously in Iowa on August 15, 2023.
Connie was born on February 11, 1952 in Sioux City, IA to Joe Pilcher and Frances Olson. John was born on May 12, 1942 in Burbank, CA to George & Ruth (McKay) Pfeil. John & Connie were married on December 23, 1972 in Sergeant Bluff, IA and were blessed with a daughter, Laurie. After a few years in Iowa, they moved to New Prague in 1976 when John was transferred to the WInco plant in Le Center. John also worked at United Steel and both he and Connie worked at European Roasterie. Connie worked for awhile at CJ's Apparel until she opened her own business, The Fire Hydrant, which fostered her love of dogs and grooming. She enjoyed this endeavor for about 10 years. Connie and John returned to Sioux City in 2006, where John worked at Menards until his full retirement around a year ago.
John and Connie shared a love of classic cars and attending car shows, particularly "Back to the 50's". They also had a mutual love of showing Afghan Hounds. Both were avid bowlers in their earlier years. John enjoyed his guns, target shooting, and dancing. Connie was a people person, outgoing and friendly. She loved to laugh and could draw others in with her infectious smile. Her warm, kind presence will be greatly missed by her daughter and grandchildren.
John & Connie are survived by their daughter, Laurie (Dave) Sticha of Montgomery; grandchildren, Jonathan (Julia) Sticha of New Prague, Courtney Sticha of Montgomery; great-grandchildren, Harrison Sticha and Amiah and Londyn Pickens; Connie's brother, Rick (Kathy) Roepke of OK and sister, Pam Mowrey of Montgomery. They are preceded in death by both parents; Connie's brother, Dan Pilcher; John's sister, Kathleen Pfeil.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 5-7 PM at Bruzek Funeral Home. The time of visitation will be closed out with a time of sharing.
