C. Paul Pfaff III, age 80 of Collinsville, IL, born August 15, 1943 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023 at his residence.

Paul was a 1961 graduate of Collinsville High School where he was a member of the varsity football and track teams. He graduated from Washington University with a B.A. in psychology and retired from Hall Technologies where he was employed as a chemical sales representative.  He enjoyed flying and had multi-engine, instrument, and instructor ratings. He was a member of the Q.B's fraternity for airline pilots, past president and board member of St. Louis Paint & Coatings Association, and a member of Pheasants Forever. He also enjoyed hunting, farming, travel, stamp collecting, was an avid Illini and Alabama sports fan, and he especially loved spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Paul Pfaff II and Marion (Pardue) Pfaff.

He is survived by his wife, Jane (Quitzow) Pfaff, whom he married on June 8, 1968; two daughters: Julie (Dan) Swartz of Savoy, IL and Laura Pfaff of St. Louis, MO; and two grandchildren: Phillip (fiance' Tricia Nash) Swartz, and Katelyn (fiance' Luke Greaser) Swartz; and a sister, Pamela (Robert) Taggart of Shelbyville, IL.

Memorial visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to Noon on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Barry Wilson Funeral home in Maryville, IL.

A memorial service will be held immediately following the visitation and will begin at Noon.

Memorials are suggested to Kahok Strong or Collinsville Jr. Service and will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.