Robert F. Pfeifer

PFEIFER, Robert F., "Bob", age 72, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2010. He attended high school in Lake Geneva, WI. He received his Ph.D in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois in 1970. John Bardeen, two-time Nobel Prize winner in physics, was a member of his PhD committee. He worked at NCR as an R&D Engineer in the mid-80's. He was a member of the International Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE). Bob was an avid supporter of an eclectic range of music and attended many live performances over the years. His passion for music was a source of joy and a focal bond in many of his relationships. Bob had an interest in the art of magic and was a member of the Society of American Magicians and the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Bob was a member of The Active Parkinsonians Support group (TAPS). Bob is survived by his wife of 40 years Barbara, his children, Lisa Rubenacker and Karl Pfeifer, 3 grandchildren, Matt Layer, Brenna and Andie Pfeifer, and 2 great grandchildren, Cole and Cody Layer. There will be a Life Celebration Service at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 16, followed by a casual visitation with the family at Routsong Funeral Home, 81 N. Main Street, Centerville, Ohio. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Dayton for their gentle kindness during the last week of his illness. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45420. Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself to others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let not this blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham drudgery and broken dreams; it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Funeral Home:
Centerville Routsong Funeral Home
81 N. Main St.
Centerville, OH
US 45459