Richard was born in Taylor on May 14, 1936 to Robert and Leona Pfeil. He lived his entire life in Taylor and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1955. He married his beloved wife Fay of Bastrop on July 27th 1955; they were married for 66 years.
Richard was a railroad conductor for MoPac and Amtrack for 25 years. He was a Mason, a Shriner, and a founding member of Memorial Baptist Church.
Richard is survived by his wife Fay, daughter Vicki Milam, son Rick Pfeil, and grandchildren: Kimberli Sims, Ashley Mangone, Adrian Lee, and Avery Pfeil, as well as great grandchildren: Freya Sims, Brynlee and Ryker Mangone.
Richard is preceded in death by his sister Elane Gamble and adopted sister Roxann MacCauley.
A visitation for Richard will be held Friday, May 13, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Condra Funeral Home, Taylor, Texas 76574. A funeral service will occur Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Memorial Baptist, Taylor, TX. Burial will follow at Taylor City Cemetery. The Masonic Lodge will be acting as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider joining his potluck celebration after the services. One of Richard’s favorite events was a church potluck dinner, and it feels appropriate to celebrate his life with a potluck event.
The family of Richard Pfeil wishes to thank Pastor John and all of Memorial Baptist Church and his many friends who have been a part of his life.
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