Ernest “Ernie” H. Peiffer, Jr., 71, of Prairie du Rocher, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. The visitation is from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9 and from 9-11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10 at Pechacek Funeral Homes in Red Bud. Private funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10 at Pechacek Funeral Homes with Pastor John “Jack” Kurrelmeyer and Rev. Dennis Felix officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Prairie du Rocher.