PEMBROKE – Dan G. Stauffacher, 78, of Pembroke, passed away peacefully at Hillsborough County Nursing Home on Sunday, August 30, 2026, following a period of failing health.

He was born on August 17, 1948, in Corona, California, the son of the late Robert and Ida Merle (Lee) Stauffacher.

Dan was raised in Corona and graduated from Corona High School in 1966. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in philosophy and psychology from La Verne College in California in 1970. He later received his Master of Divinity from Bethany Theological Seminary in Illinois in 1973, followed by his Doctor of Ministry from Chicago Theological Seminary.

Dan married the love of his life, Pamela Imwie, in 1972. He served as pastor of Burr Ridge United Church of Christ in Burr Ridge, Illinois, and Geneva Congregational Church in Geneva, Illinois, serving seven years at each church. In 1995, Dan moved to New Hampshire, where he served as pastor of the United Church of Christ in Pembroke for 10 years. He also founded and served as pastor of Faith Meeting House Church in Allenstown, NH.

Dan had many interests and enjoyed woodworking, mini cars, teaching, drum making, and eating good food. He will be remembered for his quick wit, intelligence, and wonderful sense of humor.

In addition to his parents, Dan was predeceased by his brother, Steven Stauffacher.

Dan is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Stauffacher of Pembroke; his sons, Paul Stauffacher and his partner, Jen of Pembroke and David Stauffacher and his wife, Jennifer of Wisconsin; his grandchildren, Anevay, Harrison, Levi (Elisa) and Eleanor (Reian); and his brother, Robert Stauffacher and his wife, Kathy of California.

A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Roan Family Funeral Home, 167 Main Street, Pembroke. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dan’s memory may be made to the Pembroke Library, 313 Pembroke Street, Pembroke, NH 03275, or Pope Memorial SPCA, 94 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.roanfamilyfuneral.com.