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JESSE A PFEIFFER JR Jesse A Pfeiffer, Jr,, 75, died on September 5, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on November 5, 1933 in San Antonio. He was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Massey Pfeiffer; his parents Jesse A Pfeiffer Sr., and Irma Jean Duval Pfeiffer; and his brother Robert Pfeiffer. He is survived by his daughter Bonnie Pfeiffer, grandchildren Jesse and Jenna Pfeiffer, and brothers Fred N Pfeiffer and Kenneth W. Pfeiffer.Jesse graduated from Brackenridge High School in 1951 and received his degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas in 1955. He then served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. After discharge from active duty in 1957, he was employed by the Texas Highway Department and was responsible for engineering field work and mapping for Loop 1604 in Bexar County. He then transferred to the department's district office in Austin before joining the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With the Corps, he was involved in construction of the NASA Space Center in Houston. He was then deployed to Europe where he and Carolyn enjoyed 3 years in Frankfurt, Germany. Jesse was responsible for coordination of design for U.S. Army and Air Force projects in Germany, France, and Belgium.Jesse and his family came to Washington, D.C. in 1967. He worked at the Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers until his retirement in 1993. For his first 13 years at Headquarters, Jesse was the Program Manager for Major Military Research and Development Programs. In 1980, Jesse became General Manager of Civil Works Research and Development. He did extensive work on projects such as the Alaska Pipeline and wetlands management. He received numerous honors from the Army throughout his career, including medals for Exceptional Civilian Service and Meritorious Civilian Service.While in Washington, Jesse and Carolyn became interested in breeding and showing English Cocker Spaniels, producing 50 champions. He became a judge for multiple breeds and became a delegate to the AKC. After his retirement from the Corps, Jesse returned home to Texas where he and Carolyn built a home in the Hill Country. Jesse decided to continue working part-time for 10 more years, and served as Director of Construction Industry Programs at UT College of Engineering Center for Continuing Education. He and Carolyn continued to raise and show English Cockers on a limited basis until shortly before her death in April 2009. They also enjoyed traveling, birding, art, and spending time with their grandchildren. Jesse was a lifetime member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Sons of the Republic of Texas, the English Cocker Spaniel Club of America, and various conservation groups. Visitation will be held at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North on Thursday, Sept 10, 2009 between 4-7 PM. A graveside service will be held Friday, Sept 11, 2009 at 10 AM at the New St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, S. New Braunfels and Dakota..

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Jesse A. Pfeiffer, Jr.

November 5, 1933 - September 5, 2009