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Peter Schaenzer Obituary
SCHAENZER, PETER JOSEPH
Lansing
Age 49, passed away June 5, 2012 at his residence. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2012 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 N. Dayton St., Davison; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Burial will be in St. John Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison. A Rosary will be prayed 6:30 Thursday at the funeral home. On Friday, there will be visitation at the church for one hour prior to the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Peter was born in Lexington, Kentucky
on July 23, 1962, the son of John E. and Nancy (Hebel) Schaenzer. Peter is survived
by his children, Danny and
Erin; grandchildren, Malachi
and Addison; his mother, Nancy Schaenzer; siblings, Linda, John, Jim, Tom, Becky, Julie (Robert) Langdon, Marta (John) Farber and Patti; nephews, Brendan, Kyle, Jake, John, Matthew and Ben; nieces, Catacy, Hannah, Zoe, Natali, Kendell and Jillian. He was preceded in death by his father; infant sister; aunts, Nancy Schaenzer, Mary Jane Aplington and Helen Prendergast; uncles, Andrew, George, Richard, John and Tom Hebel. Please share your thoughts with the family at www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Schaenzer
John DeMarco
May 31, 2020
Pete was one of the best store managers I ever had at Meijers. We worked hard but we had a lot of laughs. Miss you Pete. John DeMarco.
Lisa Edwards
June 17, 2012
My name is Lisa Edwards I already signed the guest book but I forgot I would like some one from Pete's family to contact me so I know they received me entery. I love and miss Pete more and more each day as my eatra special friend , HAPPY FATHERS DAY PETE
Peter Garlitz
June 9, 2012
I am saddened to hear the loss of Pete. He will be missed by all in this world. My God his family in this trying time for them. And my God bless his soal.
MaryChris Hotchkiss
June 9, 2012
I worked with Pete at Lk. Lansing Rd. Meijer...he was a great Store Director. Prayers to his family...
Nancy Hanks
June 9, 2012
Pete was an nice guy and store director at #52..My thoughts and prayers to your family..
Simar Pawar
June 9, 2012
Pete was passion, compassion, dedication, leader, director all in one. He commanded respect and was adored by his coworkers. He is not only going to be missed by family but by many many people who came across him and were never able to leave him behind... he touched many people thru service and genuineness. May God bless your soul.
Charity west
June 9, 2012
Pete was always fair and kind. I remember him as our store director at Meijer store 52
Suzi Osos
June 8, 2012
Prayers to the family. Pete was my first store director 20 years ago at #52. He always treated everyone with dignity and respect and had fun. I was saddened to hear of his passing. He will TRUELY be missed.
Tamara Townsend-Walser
June 8, 2012
I've known Pete since high school thanks to my friendship with his sister Becky. In later years we crossed paths again & were co- workers at Meijer along with his brother Jim. I am so saddened to hear of his passing & my heart goes out to his family! Pete was well liked & missed when he parted ways with Meijer. But one thing is for certain - he will ALWAYS be fondly remembered!
Matthew Jamrog
June 8, 2012
May God's Blessings be with you as he welcomes you home and may He watch over your family and comfort them in their time of grief. Rest in piece!
Gerald McDaniel
June 8, 2012
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Rodriguez
June 8, 2012
Pete The BEST store director at 52 meijer!! You made me feel important, always smiled, on the floor with your great prescence! Smiling & may God be with your family. The world has lost a wonderful MAN!!
June 8, 2012
Prayers to your family. I worked with Pete back in the 80's in Lansing. ~RJ Crosby
Marie Jarvis
June 8, 2012
Pete was an awsome guy and a great Store Director we were very Honored and Blessed to have him as part of our Meijer Family at #44....... God Bless you Pete you are in Heaven with God and the Angels and your loved ones you will be missed...... Marie Jarvis
Cathy Haan
June 8, 2012
My dearest Pete, how he touched so many lives. My thoughts and prayers are with Danny and Erin on the loss of a great father. May God bless you Peter Schaenzer. -with great sadness,
Cindy & James Richmond
June 8, 2012
With sympathy to the Schaenzer Family and to the many people whose lives he touched. Words cannot express our sadness. Rest In Peace, Pete.
Sue Snook
June 8, 2012
We were blessed that Pete Schaenzer touched our lives. He was a genuine caring soul, and the best store director #52 ever had. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May Peace be with him.
Andy Butts
June 8, 2012
Pete was an excellent Store Director. I had the opportunity to work for him during his time at the Hill Rd. Meijer. Pete will be sadly missed.
Patty Milosch
June 7, 2012
Rest in Peace my dear Pete. You are a man like no other. May you golf everyday in heaven.
Dave Kindschy
June 7, 2012
Pete.....simply put, WAS my best friend. When we first met back in 1990, little did I realize how long our close friendship would last. From our golfing trips, going to Red Wings games, from going to concerts, talking about music, the trips, and vacations, to Myrtle Beach, Pete has been a significant part of my life. Recently, I had the chance to join Pete and Danny recently at lunch. Most of the time, we just laughed and talked about old times. Pete was especially proud of Erin, and he spoke about watching her graduate and of how smart she is. When I was informed today of his passing, I was at a loss. May god bless you, Pete Schaenzer.
Erin Glisson
June 7, 2012
Very sad to hear this, he was a great man to work for! He made it a point to make his employees feel important and acknowledged. My thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones! RIP Pete
June 7, 2012
Pete, enjoyed the many laughs we had for several years working together at Meijer. RIP you will be missed.
Tom Lerch (Perry, MI)
Shelly Head
June 7, 2012
RIP Pete you are going to be missed, may your next steps in Gods plans be just as great as they were with us.
Rob Sumerix
June 7, 2012
Pete was a great man he gave me the chance to be a manager and he will be greatly missed rip
Pattie Secor
June 7, 2012
Pete, you made dignity and respect a part of everyday life at Meijer, you were a wonderful store director and friend, I will miss that quick and wonderful smile, Godspeed my friend ?
Tom Prendergast
June 7, 2012
To my Aunt Nancy and all my cousins, I am so sad to hear about Pete's passing. The Schaenzer's are special people in the Prendergast's family life and he will be missed. I wish you all the best and my love is with you in this sad time.
Myrna Hallman
June 7, 2012
A great person... A loss to us left behind. #52 was never the same. Heaven will be blessed with your presence.
Letisia Hernandez
June 7, 2012
Pete, i'm very sadden that you will no longer be here with us. I have missed you since you left Meijer #52 and thought of you often you were one AWESOME Store Director! May you rest in peace Pete. My prayers go out to his surviving family.
Julie Guzdzial
June 7, 2012
He was always respectful, professional and kind. He was a good boss. No one ever had anything bad to say about him. God bless him. May he rest in peace.
Mike Jobin
June 7, 2012
Pete, my time at Meijer may have been only three years, but they were the best three years of my professional life. You were a great store director, a caring person, and the best "boss" I ever worked with. You will be missed.
Tracy Robert
June 7, 2012
Pete was the best store director store #44 has had in my years there. My deepest condolences to his family. He was kind and understanding, and was always smiling and happy to catch up on how everyone back out our store was. He will be missed.
Scott Reed
June 7, 2012
You always treated everyone with dignity and respect and truly made it enjoyable coming into work every day. God bless.
Matthew Priest
June 7, 2012
Pete you were the best store director I had and helped every worker you could whenever you could. You will be Missed. May you rest in peace.
Carol Cadwell #52
June 7, 2012
Pete was the best store director for MEIJER....he was respected by door #52 and missed when he left. A month ago I ran into him at store #24 and with out seeing his face I knew his voice. We chatted for 20 minutes and he shared with me how proud he was of his children and bragged excitedly about his grand kids....I am truly stunned by this need and horribly saddened...prayers for his family.
Rebecca Nanney
June 7, 2012
He was a great store director and will be missed. My heart and prayers go out to his family.
Bobby Jereb
June 7, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss. RIP Pete.
June 7, 2012
Pete you will be truly missed. You were my first store director [Lake Lansing Rd] and I thought of you as a good friend. John DeMarco
Schwan Jones
June 7, 2012
My heart is very heavy right now... I have been in the Schaenzer family since I was 4 years old. Patti and I have been child hood best friends for over 35 years. I was always welcome in there home as a sister. Peter was always a loving and gentle soul. We had some very good times over the years that I will never forget. I have been BLESSED to be in such a wonderful comforting family and I thank you all for loving me. God Bless the Schaenzer family and you all will remain In my families prayers.
June 7, 2012
Pete was my husbands boss a few years back. My husband spoke of him almost daily of how much he learned from him not just at work but with life's obstacles as well. Through him I always remembered him as a "truly" good man with a big heart. He spoke of his children so much when my husband became a father, guiding him through the early milestones. He was blessed to have met him during presence here. Heaven has another great man. Praying for his family.
Glenn Airgood
June 7, 2012
Pete,you were a great neighbor and friend!! Hopefully they have some great golf courses on the other side!
Marquita Holbrook
June 7, 2012
I worked with Pete for a few years and I agree he was a great store director gonna miss him my prayers with the the family...
June 7, 2012
Pete you were awesome and well liked by many of your employees.You also cared and that is what set you apart from many.God bless you , your family and anyone who came into contact with you. You will be missed.Thanks for being a part of our lives.
June 7, 2012
Dear Pete,
You were the best boss anyone could have asked for. May your heart and soul go with God. You will always be remembered, missed and loved.
John Farber
June 6, 2012
So incredibly saddened by this loss. Through the 24 years I've known Peter, I watched him be a tremendously loving & helpful son to Jack & Nancy, a terrific brother to Marta & the rest of the Schaenzer clan, a great father to Danny & Erin, and finally a fantastic grandfather to Malachi & Addison. Marta & the kids loved him, and I'll always appreciate how in recent years he would make the time to really talk serious politics with Marta & throw a baseball with my boy Matthew. I'll always remember having a good time celebrating New Years on Y2K with him - including the part where he got cut-off by the bartender after doing a round-off cartwheel in the middle of the crowd on the dance floor right around midnight. Always quick to come up with a smart & funny comment, he made the Schaenzer family gatherings & holidays more fun. The Farbers will really miss you Pete.
June 6, 2012
RIP, Pete- you were a great store director.
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