Larry J. (Zak) Pfaff, 51, of Commerce City, died at his home Friday, Dec. 21, 2001.

Larry was born June 8, 1950, in Milwaukee to John and Betty (Trehus) Pfaff. He married Janet Wiedman May 24, 1971. They later divorced. He married Donna Cecil, Dec. 12, 1987, in Capistrano Beach, Calif.

Larry was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.Larry had his own business, Marble, Granite & Tile out of Commerce City, Colo. He was a member of the Eagles and belonged to both a men's and co-ed softball team, which he thoroughly enjoyed in his leisure time.

Larry is survived by his wife, Donna; and son, Jeffery of Commerce City, Colo.; a daughter, Angela and two granddaughters, Ashley and Amber and a son, Derek; and grandson, Zak of Seattle, Wash.; his parents of La Crosse; father-in-law, Waverly Cecil of Commerce City; two sisters, Carol of Onalaska, Wis., and Mary (Larry) Webb of Boulder City, Nev.; two brothers, Randy (Gina) Pfaff of Canyon City, Calif., and Mark Pfaff of Holmen, Wis.; one sister-in-law, Sandra (Dan) Dunn of Commerce City; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; also his beloved horse, Monashee.

His maternal and paternal grandparents, five uncles and one aunt preceded him in death.

Larry will be cremated. A Memorial service will be held in Commerce City, Colo., and a Memorial Mass will be in La Crosse to be announced at a later date in January.

A Father so dear, A Son so sincere,
A Brother truly sent from above, so full of laughter and love.
Not just a husband with the best of intention,
But a best friend to all too many to mention.
Sleep well my Father, my Son, my Friend.
Our hands we know you will be holding till we meet again.

Written by his niece Shelly Bendel.