Loren "Punch" Wayne Pfeifer

Loren "Punch" Wayne Pfeifer

Feb. 22, 1937- Feb. 2, 2024

Loren "Punch" Wayne Pfeifer, age 86, of Odessa, Wash passed away Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, surrounded by his family. Punch was born Feb. 22, 1937, to PJ and Nettie (Kallenberger) Pfeifer in Odessa, Wash. Loren and his twin sister, Lois, were nicknamed Punch and Judy after a popular puppet show in the 1930's. He graduated from Marlin High School in 1956 where he was an excellent athlete in basketball and won a tennis championship with his sister, Judy.

In 1958, Punch married Sharon Uhrich after meeting on a blind date. Together they had three children; Tracy, Marty, and Brenda.

Punch worked for many years and retired from the Odessa Trading Company. He enjoyed playing golf with his family and friends and loved watching westerns. He was a man of few words, but you could often find him visiting with friends at the local post office. He was quick, witty, and could always make you laugh. He was a true gentleman and loved by everyone.

You would never find him without a buttoned-down shirt, pressed jeans, and his cowboy boots. He was always looking his best. Punch was an avid sports fan; you could find him watching any and all sporting events. He often had multiple tv's and a radio on, as to not miss a game. He followed the WSU Cougars, Mariners, and Seahawks faithfully.

Punch was preceded in death by his parents, PJ and Nettie; brothers, Howard, Bud, Cecil, and Dale; sisters, Lenora, Gladys, Iva, and Donna; and son-in-law, Mike Walter.

Punch is survived by his wife, Sharon of 65 years; his three children, Tracy Walter, Marty Pfeifer, and Brenda (Dave) Frederick; sisters, Lorene Arbuckle and Judy Starkel; brother, Keith (Judy) Pfeifer; grandchildren, Blayne (Ty) Albertson, Casey (Kelly) Pfeifer, Whitney (Kory) Kolterman, Lena Pfeifer, Taylor Walter, Jordan (Brett) Alspach, and Alex (Melissa) Pfeifer. Poppie P also leaves behind numerous great-grandchildren; Mackenzie, Layton, Blake, Emersyn, Reagan, Kaiden, Kamry, Beckett, Brayzden, Skylar, Lennon, Olivia, Sienna, and Harper Rosie.

Memorials can be made to the Odessa Booster Club, P.O. Box 7, Odessa, Wash 99159. At Punch's request, there will be no service.