Cullen R. Pfendler, age 90 of Massillon passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 with his family at his side.

He was born June 20, 1924 and was son of the late Sylvester and Rita (Deck) Pfendler.

Cullen was a veteran of the Army and served in Europe during WWII.

He retired in 1976 from Canton South Schools where he was an industrial arts teacher.

Cullen was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church where he was an usher and belonged to Mr. and Mrs. Club.

He also belonged to Ohio Nut Growers, National Nut Growers, Ohio Bee Keepers and Ohio Retired Teachers Association.

Cullen is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nellie (Chetelat) Pfendler of Massillon, sons Bruce Pfendler, Neil Pfendler, daughters Denise Basso, Rita (Terry) Bentivegna, Mary (Don) Emhoff, Genevieve (Geary) Ashley, Clare (Jimmy) Hill, Joan (Mark Sullivan) Pfendler, and Sheila (Russell) Morgan, brother Robert C. Pfendler, 20 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by granddaughter Amber Renee.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Heitger Funeral Home - Massillon Chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 10 A.M. at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Edward Gretchko celebrant.  Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association, 408 - 9th St. S.W., Canton, Ohio  44707.

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Heitger Funeral Home - Massillon Chapel   330-833-3248