In loving memory of

Richard Pfenniger
May 28, 1937 - April 2, 2019

Richard "Dick" C. Pfenniger Sr., 81, of Dania Beach, FL, went peacefully in the presence of his loving wife on the 2nd of April 2019.
Dick Pfenniger was born in Akron, Ohio on May 28, 1937, son of Carl and Lucille (Thomas) Pfenniger. Dick passed away 18 years to the day after his father.
He is preceded in death by his brother, David Edward Pfenniger and son, Keith Edward Pfenniger.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Doris (Rottler) Pfenniger, children, Richard "Rick"C. Pfenniger, Jr., Laura Lee Lamson, and Brigitte Pfenniger Lynn; stepchildren, Linda Titus and David Schaper, and sister, Sandra Lee (Pfenniger) Begala. He is leaving behind seven loving grandchildren and one great grandson.

Dick's favorite place was on the water, whether in Bimini or in his back yard. He was a dedicated member and Senior Navigator of the United States Power Squadron for over 50 years. He was a past District Commander of District 8 and a member of the Hollywood Power Squadron. He taught boating safety for many years. In February of this year, he was elected Assistant Educational Officer at the National level.
He was a talented salesman whose career focus was pharmaceutical and medical book sales. Dick was a charming man, with a positive attitude who was always willing to lend a helping hand and share sage advice.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the United States Power Squadron (USPS) Educational Fund, 1504 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607.

Tributes

Rose Stano wrote on Apr 10, 2019:

"Sorry to hear the news. He will be missed. Sending thoughts and prayers from Michigan and the Grosse Pointe Power Squadron. District 9. "

KAREN & KELLY McLEAN wrote on Apr 6, 2019:

"DORIS....Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you.. You and Dick really had a great life as shown in the 160 posted photos with the EXCELLENT outstanding 30 minute Video and great Jimmy Buffet music. KAREN & KELLY."

Bob Potter (USPS Publications Committee) wrote on Apr 4, 2019:

"I had the pleasure of working with Dick for many years on teams that made major revisions to Power Squadron Courses to modernize them. Dick had a clear vision of the right direction to proceed and made important contributions to our educational material. His standards for quality were high. He knew a lot about all things nautical and shared his knowledge with others. He will be missed by everyone who worked with him. My sincere condolences go to Doris and his entire family.."

Darlene M Fetzer wrote on Apr 4, 2019:

"I was so sad to hear of Dicks passing.. Both he and Doris are wonderful people He always was very smart and gave good advice on anything.. my condolences to Doris and the family. may he Rest in peace.."

Necia and Monty wrote on Apr 4, 2019:

"Dick has been a neighbour as long as we can remember. We moved into the neighbourhood in 1972 and he was already here. We have known him for a very long time! We wish to convey our condolences to his family. "

Bob & Julie Niles wrote on Apr 4, 2019:

"I am so sorry to hear of Dick?s passing. Were I there, I would hug Richard, Laura, and Brigitte. There is no other comfort except for the fact that Dick and Keith can argue into infinity about the right and wrong way to operate a boat safely - neither followed the rules but Dick knew and taught them. He took me on when I didn?t know squat about oceans or boats. It may have saved my life once on the Las Olas river when someone gassed up with a boatful of people. I ran! Goodbye Dick. Now you have to obey the rules! Bob and Julie Niles"