​Gregory A. Pfeiffer, age 70.

Gregory A. Pfeiffer, age 70.

Beloved husband of Debra for 45 years

Gregory was fortunate to have found his birth family and is survived by siblings William (Sylvia) Nelson, Pamela (Ronald Look) Nelson, Greg “other brother Greg” (Dixie) Nelson, his nephew Erik (Rasitha Goonasekera) Nelson-Look, and great-niece Maya Nelson.

He was preceded in death by his mother the late Lucy Nelson, his brother the late Donald Nelson and his adoptive parents the late Alfred and the late Vera Pfeiffer.

There are so many words describing Greg: intelligent, loving, patient, hard-working, strong, unique, funny and more. He worked hard at everything he did and didn't give up. He went back to school and earned his Bachelor of Applied Science degree at the age of fifty-nine with straight As. He passed ASE certification tests working his way up to Master Auto Technician and Advanced Level Specialist. He realized his dream of teaching at three community colleges. He loved teaching and loved his students. Greg was always there to help family and friends and was always available for advice for his students. No matter what difficulties Greg faced in his life he never complained. He bravely faced whatever came his way. Greg touched so many lives and will long be remembered.

Memorial service Sunday, November 17 at 12 noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.