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Birth	:	10 Dec 1924 Munjor, Ellis County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	21 Jul 2015 Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Holy Cross Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.7400017, -108.5552979
Description	:	Julius John Pfannenstiel, age 90, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 doing what he enjoyed the most, tending to his yard. Julie was no stranger to hard work. Born on December 10, 1924, to Mike and Eva Pfannenstiel, he was the 9th of 12 children. He often told of being farmed out each summer beginning at age five, to milk cows at a dairy farm 50 miles from his home on the plains of Kansas. He and all of his siblings worked hard as young children to support their family, a... Read More	Julius John Pfannenstiel, age 90, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 doing what he enjoyed the most, tending to his yard. Julie was no stranger to hard work. Born on December 10, 1924, to Mike and Eva Pfannenstiel, he was the 9th of 12 children. He often told of being farmed out each summer beginning at age five, to milk cows at a dairy farm 50 miles from his home on the plains of Kansas. He and all of his siblings worked hard as young children to support their family, a work ethic that he would proudly pass on to all of his own children. Julie joined the Navy in 1943 and served his country along with seven of his brothers and one brother-in-law in World War II and the Korean War. Against the odds, all of them made it safely home. It was in Hays, Kansas that he met and married his loving wife of 67 years, Esther Glassman. Julie and Esther left Kansas at a young age and headed to Colorado, where they lived for 26 years and raised their family in the country near the eastern slope of the Rockies. They had three sons and one daughter, David, Darrell, Dean, and Donna. Julie worked long hours 7 days a week, yet could often be seen batting baseballs to his sons on a summer evening, teaching his kids to saddle a horse and ride, working on their cars, or breaking a young colt in the corral. Julie began a long and rewarding career with Adolf Coors Company, first working on Coors Feedlot near Longmont, and then in 1975, becoming an agronomist for Coors in the state of Montana. He was loyal to Coors his entire life, and served many an ice cold mug from his basement bar. It was a place all could gather to laugh, toast, tell jokes, and share endless and sometimes embellished stories. Julie had a grand sense of humor and never tired of entertaining any audience he could capture. He was the only one allowed behind his bar, and the empty bar stool he used can never be filled by a man of finer virtue. Julie was an excellent cook. He spent hours in the kitchen after he retired, brewing up jars of homemade salsa, batches of green chili, homemade German sausage, and biscuits and gravy. When his grandchildren were young he would often have everyone over for breakfast after church. His family being together always put a twinkle in his eye. The annual fishing trip on the Bighorn River with his brothers, children, grandchildren, and nephews will hold fond memories for all involved. Every get together included great food, great libations, great conversation, and laughter beyond. Julie had a deep and abiding faith in God and spent hours praying for his friends and family. A long standing member of Saint Thomas Catholic Church, Julie was active helping with food baskets for the needy during the holidays, ushering, and taking up collection. He also volunteered at St. Vincent’s hospital for over 20 years. He gave more than he took his entire life, and taught all of us lessons of life and love that we will never forget. Julie is survived by his wife Esther, his sons Dave (Linda), Darrell (Pauline), and Dean Pfannenstiel, his daughter Donna Fredericks (Pat Bettise), grandchildren Mike (Lisa) and Jamie Pfannenstiel, Casey (Michele), Kenny (Sara), and Kevin (Alysha) Pfannenstiel, Christine Clark, Beau (Corrie), Jess, and Delaney Fredericks, 13 great grandchildren, his brothers Frank (Cecelia), Marvin (Jane) Pfannenstiel and sisters Martina Staab and Aggie (Jim) Miller, as well as over 80 nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven of his siblings. Funeral services will be Monday at 10:00 am at St Thomas the Apostle Church with a vigil Sunday evening at 7:00 at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Memorials can be made to St. Vincent de Paul or a charity of one’s choice. Billings Gazette, 7/24/2015 ***************************************************** Son's obit: A fine father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, David Lee Pfannenstiel, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2018. Dave was born on December 9, 1949 in Longmont, Colorado. He was raised in the country on the eastern slope of the Rockies and would call Colorado his home for the remainder of his life. At age 18, Dave joined the US Air Force and became a skilled aircraft mechanic. He left home an innocent boy and returned a hardened man. He proudly served his country with three tours in Viet Nam, although he seldom spoke of the war. He kept the horrors deeply hidden, replacing them instead with a deep-seated sense of humor and an undertow of sarcasm, sparing no one. His one-liners were as dry as they come and delivered on point, lightening any mood with equal amounts of laughter and groans. And to those who knew him well, there was no reprieve. Dave married Fonda Norris and had two children, Michael and Jamie. He later married Linda Kurz and welcomed her three children as his own. Together they raised their blended family, often wondering how they managed five teenagers at the same time and under one roof. Those children went on to produce several grandchildren, and he was so proud to be "Grandpa Dave" and share in their little lives. Dave worked most of his life as a machinist, first at Rocky Flats and most recently at Mid-Western Millwright in Fort Morgan. He enjoyed honing his skills well into retirement and was proud to be able to exhibit precision without the aid of a computer or software. He could always design and build the most intricate of mechanical parts with ease. Although a quiet and gentle man, Dave didn't hesitate to share his opinions, though never in a harsh or mean-spirited way. He had little tolerance for incompetent people or ignorance when it came to politics, but his heart was large and generous when it came to those less fortunate. He loved children and animals and they loved him; a true testament to good character in a man. Dave enjoyed elk hunting, caribou hunting trips to Alaska and many a fishing trip with his family in Montana. He was a lifetime member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a proud member of the NRA, a member of the American Legion, and active with Toys for Tots. His passions were great, and his convictions were many, but none as strong as his commitment to the VFW Chapter in Longmont. He spent most of his life dedicated to working there and serving in many capacities, but he was best known for his superb cooking skills and catering many of the club's functions. He was a true Patriot and continued to serve his country and its' Veterans long after his discharge from the service. Dave is survived by his wife, Linda, his son Mike (Lisa) Pfannenstiel and grandchildren Ashley, Daniel, Grayson, and Jackson, daughter Jamie Pfannenstiel and granddaughter Lauren, stepsons Weston Kurz (Kristin ) and daughters Emily and Katie, Alex Kurz (Kelly) and daughters Hannah and Lily, stepdaughter Miranda Brazil (Ray), his mother, Esther Pfannenstiel, brothers Darrell (Pauline) Pfannenstiel, Dean Pfannenstiel, and sister Donna Fredericks (Pat), close friend Donald "Doc" Will and many other family members and friends too numerous to mention. He was preceded in death by his father, Julius Pfannenstiel and both sets of grandparents. Memorials can be made to Wounded Warriors or your local Toys for Tots program. And as Dave would remind us, "It will feel better when it stops hurting." Fort Morgan Times, Oct. 3, 2018 *****************************************************

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Julius John Pfannenstiel's memorial is located at: Holy Cross Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone County, USA.
When did Julius John Pfannenstiel death?
Julius John Pfannenstiel death on 21 Jul 2015 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 45.7400017
Longitude: -108.5552979

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Parent

Michael “Mike” Pfannenstiel

(1889 - 1968)

Eva Degenhardt Pfannenstiel

(1894 - 1976)

Siblings

Infant Pfannenstiel

(1934 - 1934)

Children

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Coordinate: 45.7400017, -108.5552979

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Coordinate: 45.6944008, -108.7692032

17. Yellowstone National Cemetery
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