Dr. Steve Pfingsten D.D.S.'s Obituary
Dr. Steven Pfingsten, D.D.S., a well-known and beloved member of the Covington and Abita Springs communities, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the age of 54.
Born February 9, 1971, in Elgin, Illinois, Dr. Pfingsten graduated as valedictorian of his class from Burlington Central High School, accepted the Pat Taylor Scholarship, and relocated to Louisiana. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of New Orleans before earning his Doctoral of Dental Surgery from Louisiana State University in 1997. He worked as a dentist at Abita Dental Care before taking over the clinic over 25 years ago. He took tremendous pride in his profession, humbled that his work literally brought smiles to people’s faces.
“Doctor Steve” was renowned as a God-loving dentist who cared deeply for his community. He was a champion of youth athletics as a passionate, dedicated soccer and basketball coach for three decades. He absolutely loved music and would spend hours singing and playing the guitar and piano with anyone who would lend their ear or voice to a tune. He was exceptionally good with his hands and could wrench on an engine as proficiently as he could tweak a set of dentures.
Steve is survived by his wife, Carri Pfingsten; his children, Haili Abagail Pfingsten, Steven Davidson Pfingsten, and Lillian Grace Marie Pfingsten; his parents, Marsha Faye Pfingsten and Harrison Albert Pfingsten; his stepmother, Charlotte Josephine Pfingsten; and his siblings, Walter Henry Pfingsten, Harrison Max Pfingsten, and Amber Rose Davidson. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Larry Davidson.
Steve loved his family fervently, and he extended that love and sense of family to everyone he met. He was the embodiment of The Good Samaritan when he encountered those in need. He was devoted to his missionary work abroad, especially in Romania. He loved bringing people together, forging lifelong bonds amongst the individuals who knew each other through him. There are few people in the Abita Springs and Covington area whose lives haven’t been touched by Doctor Steve. And while his passing leaves a feeling of emptiness for those who knew and loved him here on Earth, we can all rest assured knowing that if there wasn’t foosball in Heaven, there is now.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial services at 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Lakeshore Church, 15261 Brewster Road, Covington, Louisiana, with visitation beginning at 12:00 PM.
E. J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington, Louisiana, is honored to be entrusted with Dr. Pfingsten’s funeral arrangements. His family invites you to share thoughts, memories, and condolences by signing an online guestbook at https://www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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