Rema Ann Pfarr

Rena Ann Pfarr, age 98, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026, at Aurora Hospital in Mount Pleasant. Rena was born January 1, 1928, in Luserna San Giovanni, Torino Italy, daughter of the late William and Angiolina (Nee: Chiappero) Maurino.

She came to the United States in 1929 with her mother to join her father who had settled in Kenosha. Her early education was at St, James Catholic School and later graduated from Mary D. Bradford High school. In 1945 Rena attended the Kenosha College of Commerce and received her degree in 1946. On May 26, 1951, Rena married Earl Joseph Pfarr at St. James.

In the late 1940’s Rena worked at the Kenosha National Bank; she then went on to become a legal secretary in the early 1950’s. After spending many years at home raising her five sons she went on to work at the University of Wisconsin Parkside for 20 years as the Program Assistant to two Dean’s of Faculty in the Vice Chancellors office. She retired in 1996.

Rena had many interests through the years. She enjoyed the theatre and went as often as possible. She traveled throughout the world visiting Italy, Europe, and Asia. She practiced yoga. In her later years she was an expert at sudoku and word puzzles and enjoyed watching Hallmark and the Green Bay Packers. She loved her family and will be deeply missed. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church.

Rena is survived by her sons, Reid (Terri Passehl), Randall, Brian (Cherllyn Harris), Steven (Jilleen Fobair), and David (Monica Topp); fourteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; brother, William N. Maurino (Bobbi Jorgenson); nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friend Millie Montemurro. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years and granddaughter Sarah Beth Pfarr.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at a later date.