Nicholas Pfennig

Nicholas Michael Pfennig, 34, of El Paso TX passed away on Saturday August 24^th.  Nick is survived by his father Mike Pfennig (Stephanie), his mother Janice Helton (Jerry), brother Joe Pfennig, step-brother Anthony Helton, step-sisters Madeline Stewart and Samantha Stewart, niece Remi Bruns, grandparents Ralph and Helen Alexander and Ken and Loretta Pfennig and many aunts, uncles and cousins.  His step-sister Katie Stewart passed previously.

Nick was a graduate of LaSalle High School (2003) and attended Wright State University.  Nick then served in the U.S. Army and was a decorated combat veteran (Army infantry) who fought in Afghanistan.  Although he suffered with PTSD, he recently graduated with a 4.0 from the University of TX/El Paso and was planning to move home next summer to get his Masters’ degree.  Nick had a magnetic personality; he did not know a stranger. 

A visitation will be held Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Mother of God church at 119 W 6th St, Covington, KY 41011.  Mass of Christian burial will immediately follow the visitation, with a celebration of life in the church undercroft following mass.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in honor of Nick to the non-profit KAREfarm.org, which serves grieving families.