Mason County Judge-Executive Joe Pfeffer dies unexpectedly

MASON COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Mason County Judge-Executive Joe Pfeffer died unexpectedly Monday morning.

According to David Lawrence, the Mason County Coroner, Pfeffer was feeling ill all weekend and was in the process of going to the hospital when he collapsed at home.

Lawrence said Pfeffer was pronounced dead at the hospital at 3:18 A.M. from natural causes. He called his death ‘unexpected’.

Pfeffer was 60 years old.

Gov. Andy Beshear shared condolences in a Tweet, saying he and First Lady Britainy Beshear, “were saddened to hear of the passing of Mason Co. Judge Exec. Joe Peffer this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the people of Mason County.”

Source: Gov. Beshear/Twitter

Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell praised Peffer. 

“We were shocked this morning to hear about Mason County Judge-Executive Joe Pfeffer’s sudden passing. Joe was a friend and an upstanding example of local leadership. From his first days in office, he brought a constructive attitude and a drive for results to everything he did. Joe overcame obstacles to upgrade the county’s infrastructure and facilities. He consistently delivered for his Kentucky values and the community he served. Time and again, he earned the trust of his colleagues and constituents.

“Elaine and I share our sincere condolences with Joe’s wife Gwen, their children, and the entire Mason County courthouse team. We’ll keep them all in our prayers,” McConnell concluded.

The Citizens Voice of Mason County said on Facebook, a Zoom meeting Pfeffer was scheduled to host on Solar Farms Monday night will be rescheduled.

Citizens Voice of Mason County

Source; Citizens Voice of Mason County