ROBERT E. PFISTER

Robert E. Pfister, age 96, of Belton, Missouri, passed away surrounded by his loving family members on Friday, October 23, 2020.

A private family prayer service will be held at Cullen Funeral Home and entombment will be held at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery.

Robert was born in Kansas City Missouri to Henry E. Pfister and Anna R. (Mandel)
Pfister on February 6, 1924. After high school Robert enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed on the USS Yorktown. He dedicated the next three years of his life to faithful and honorable service to his country.

Robert was joined in marriage with his late wife Kathryn on November 19, 1949. Together they were blessed with six children.

For over 40 years Robert was a proud member of Ironworkers Local Union #10 In Kansas City Missouri. He was business manager of the local union for many years before going to work in Washington DC for the International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers. After retiring he enjoyed golfing, fishing and being with his family.

Robert was preceded in death by his loving wife of over fifty-one years, Kathryn L. Pfister; parents, Henry and Anna Pfister; daughter, Joyce M. Pfister; and five siblings, Mary Louise Pfister, Henry Pfister II, Catherine Tannery, James Pfister, and Paul Pfister.

He is survived by his children, Robert H. Pfister, Paula Madden (Dennis), Beverly Kearns, Patty Lee (Lindell), Barbara Tompkins (Ken); eleven grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association, 7285 W. 132nd St., Overland Park, Kansas 66213

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278