Obituary of Allan Poffenroth

Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at the age of 68 years. Allan Poffenroth of Elmira was the beloved husband of Darlyn (McGaghran) Poffenroth. Dear father of Aaron Poffenroth (Brandy Berscht) of Elmira, and Taylor Poffenroth of Telkwa, B.C. He was predeceased by his parents Julius and Agnes (Link) Poffenroth, and his sister Faye (Dennis) McAndrew. Allan was a lifelong resident of Elmira; a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Teresa’s Parish, Elmira; the Kiwanis Club of Elmira where he co-ordinated the Trees for Elmira Program. He was a founding partner of Coach House Realty and served as a ward one councillor for 2010 – 2014 term of Council, Township of Woolwich. The family will receive friends and relatives for visitation at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira on Sunday, August 23, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Parish Prayers at 8:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Teresa of Avila R.C. Church on Monday, August 24, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in Elmira Union Cemetery, followed by a reception in the church hall. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Kiwanis Club of Elmira (Trees for Elmira Program) would be appreciated by the family. Service Summary Visitation: Sunday, August 23, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Parish Prayers at 8:45 p.m. all at the funeral home. ~ Mass of Christian Burial: St. Teresa of Avila R.C. Church on Monday, August 24, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment in Elmira Union Cemetery followed by a reception in the church hall. ~ Donations: Kiwanis Club of Elmira - Trees for Elmira Program (May be placed by calling the funeral home at 519-669-2207)