Peter Caffrey

Peter Alan Caffrey died peacefully in his home on August 29 in Gardner, Kansas at the age of 73.

Pete is survived by his loving wife, Sonda Hillis Caffrey (Gardner, KS), daughter, Melissa (Sean) Campbell, son, Matthew (Betsy) Caffrey, and five grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father Matthew, mother Edythe, brother James, and granddaughter Katie.

Pete was born on December 19, 1942 in Irvington, NJ. He graduated from Southeast Missouri State College in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He married Sonda in 1967. Pete was a natural salesperson, eventually serving as president of his own medical sales corporation, Pete Caffrey & Associates and the Mid-America Alpaca Foundation. Pete and his family moved to a small farm in Gardner, KS in 1981 where he raised alpacas, horses, goats, chickens, and of course, his beloved dogs. He loved reading, fly fishing, working outdoors.

Visitation is scheduled from 11AM-1pm at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 Blackbob Road, Olathe, KS 66062, with a celebration of Pete's life to follow at 1pm at the same location. Reverend Janice Hawley will officiate the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hillside Community Lutheran Church, 800 S. Webster Street, Spring Hill, KS 66083, or Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, 3173 Highway K 68, Ottawa, KS 66067. The family would like to thank Olathe Medical Center physicians, nurses, and staff and Olathe Hospice for their kindness and care.

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