John Robert Pfeifer

May 13, 1959 - March 21, 2021

John Robert Pfeifer John Robert Pfeifer, 61, of Momence, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee with his devoted sister by his side. Born May 13, 1959, he was the beloved son of Robert and Marjorie (Clover) Pfeifer. John attended special education school in Morris, Illinois and later attended the Illinois Valley Sheltered Workshop also in Morris. John lived with his parents in Gardner, Illinois throughout most of his life, surrounded by family and friends. He moved to Good Shepherd Manor, Momence, Illinois in 2007. He is survived by his sister Gina Pfeifer of Burr Ridge, along with aunts and cousins. Preceding him in death were his parents and grandparents. John loved eating out, shopping for magazines, visiting Brookfield zoo and museums, watching his sports teams and going to the movies. He was happiest when he was on the go. While at Good Shepherd Manor, John was on the resident council, worked in the dining room, attended church and class and participated in the Special Olympics in bowling and the softball throw earning gold, silver and bronze medals. Everyone who knew him loved his sweetness, gentleness and sense of humor. John was a blessing and an inspiration. He will be greatly missed by his family and his Good Shepherd Manor family. A memorial service will be held at a later time at Good Shepherd Manor in Momence. Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Manor Foundation, PO Box 260, Momence, IL 60954 and to Church of Hope, 202 N. Monroe, Gardner IL 60424. R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory in charge of arrangements.