Ronald Peifer, 95, of Zion Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, May 9th, 2026 while a guest at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Ronnie was born in Oneida, PA on March 29th, 1931, a son of the late Arthur and Gertrude (Schell) Peifer. He was a graduate of the former Sheppton High School and then moved to the Harrisburg area in 1951, when he embarked on a 46 year career in the office of the Secretary of Property and Supplies at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. He and his wife, Jeanine maintained two homes throughout his lifetime, finally moving back to the Zion Grove area after his retirement.

He was a lifelong member of the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Zion Grove, where he was instrumental in the congregation, church choir and organist for over 40 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Jeanine (Michael) Peifer, in February of this year, and by a granddaughter, Sophia.

Ronnie is survived by his son, Greg Peifer along with two granddaughters, Lauren Peifer and Lindsay Brill. Four great grandchildren also survive, Rebecca, Paige, Melanie and Charlotte.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ronnie's funeral service at 11 AM on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Zion Grove. Visitation will be from 10-11 AM prior to the service. Ronnie will be laid to rest alongside his wife at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, immediately following the service.

The Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to service the family of Ronald Peifer during their time of need.