Floyd K. Pfarr age 88 of Tracy, formerly of Cottonwood, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 at Prairie View Senior Living in Tracy. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 12 at English Lutheran Church in Cottonwood. Visitation is 6:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Tracy Area Funeral Home. Interment is in the Cottonwood Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service – Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Floyd Kenneth Pfarr was born July 18, 1928 in Cottonwood, Minnesota to William and Anna Mathilda (Volkman) Pfarr. He was baptized and confirmed at English Lutheran Church in Cottonwood. Floyd enlisted in the US Navy and served during WWII. He was honorably discharged November 2, 1946. Floyd returned from the service and worked as a mechanic and welder. On December 3, 1948 he was united in marriage to Verna Holum of Boyd. Floyd was a lifetime member of English Lutheran Church and the VFW. He loved classic cars and spending time with his family.
Floyd is survived by his children: Ken (Julie) Pfarr, Cheryl (Carlton) Jokstad, Rick Pfarr, Lyn McCoullough, and Barb (Jay) Rogge; 14 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; siblings: Lois (Cyril) Stensrud and Albert “Jerry” (Arlene) Pfarr; and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Verna, daughter Anna Pfarr, 4 sisters, and 8 brothers.
I would like to extend my sympathy to all of you. I have many good memories of hanging out at your parents place. I think back and wonder how your parents tolerated all of us. I remember how Floyd’s mechanical talents helped us build our Green Giant go cart, and fix up other things we found at the “dump ground”.
I am sure you have many memories.
Sincerely,
Barry Weidauer
Floyd”Grandpa”Pfarr was a very kind&knowledgeable man(&tad bit stubborn.) He always made time for family,friends,anyone in need of a helping hand&’even his rowdy lil grandkids’!. 🙂 He left us with filled with a great respect,alot of love&such a deep appreciation,we can&never will forget!.He will be deeply missed&we thank you so very much for all the great things,guidance&love you gave us!! Thank you&we love you Grandpa,you were such a wonderful man!..Rip.&
Sorry for your loss. I remember your Dad and mine hanging out at the coffee shop trying to solve the worlds problems. What a duo!! Hope your memories will always remain and that they are only happy ones.
Lots of good memories of Verna and Floyd and their well behaved children in both Boyd and Cottonwood. I am sorry they are both gone now. I know they are both missed a lot by all their children and grandchildren. I remember how impressed I was by his harmonica playing when I was a kid. Funny the things that stick in your mind.