John Pfefferkorn

John Pfefferkorn, 70, died peacefully in his sleep, in his favorite recliner, surrounded by his family on May 3, 2021.

He and his wife Brenda recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Together, they had three children, Johnny, Jamie, and Josh. Those children provided them with seven beautiful grandchildren -- Peyton, Jacob, Andrew, Ava, Alise, Levi, and Lola.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Lucille and his sister, Sherri.

John served in the United States Navy aboard the ammunition carrier, The USS Kilaue, from April 1971 through April 1973. Upon returning to the States, he began his 20-year career with the Burlington Northern Railroad. In 1990, John and his wife, Brenda, opened Tendercare Playhouse Preschool Center. For the next 23 years he was known as "Mr. John" to children and parents alike.

He and his wife retired in May 2013. They spent the next years traveling and enjoying life to the fullest. National Parks out West and the white sand beaches of Destin, Florida, were among his favorite destinations. His hobbies included working in his beautiful yard and garden, doing projects in his workshop and riding his Harley cross country.

Hospice of SoutheastHealth stepped in for the last several months of John's life. A special thank you goes out to Vicki Schnurbush, Vicki Hyslop and his favorite nurse, "Johnny Hospice Super Hero." They provided round-the-clock support, knowledge, truthfulness, compassion and the tools to continue living his best life instead of waiting to die.

Per John's request, he will be cremated and a private family service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements were under the care of Liley Cremation Services in Cape Girardeau.