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Aw Pete. I'm so sorry to hear of your passing. Although we didn't keep in touch I'll always remember the sweet little boy
from the neighborhood that you were. May you rest in peace.
Karen (Rennie) Sanders
March 09, 2025 | Emmetsburg, IA | Neighbor
Rest In Peace Pete.
Your legacy is rich with memories.
Your friends, Debbie & Mark
Debbie & Mark Walsh
December 27, 2024 | Emmetsburg, IA | Friend
I enjoyed meeting Pete while attending USD. Good times, he was a great guy.
So sorry to hear of his passing. RIP, Pete. Blessed be your memory.
Sincerely, Karla Pearson Eberly
Karla Pearson Eberly
December 27, 2024 | Minnetonka, MN | Friend
We lived around the corner. Your folks always did sewing on my prom dresses and a wedding dress. Your Mom's bday is same as mine and she always made cinnamon rolls for me. Memories keep loved ones in our heart.
Julie(Perdue) Wilson
Julie Wilson
December 26, 2024 | Emmetsburg | Neighbor
Pete will be missed by his many friends. Pete and I dated in High-school. He was a great guy. I'm sorry that I won't be able to make it to his funeral. Travel is very difficult for me.
Louise Kehr Ryan
December 26, 2024 | Woodbury, MN | Friend
Kap, you were always such a nice guy, you will be missed.
Lela Miller
December 26, 2024 | McMinnville, OR | Acquaintance
I’ll always remember how you helped me fundraiser for my summer trip to play basketball in London. You drove me around in your mustang to every local business in four towns (including a stop at Waddy’s house). You were very convincing and talked many businesses into giving very generous donations! It was the trip of a lifetime for a kid who’d never even flown before and it was all thanks to you.
You were a dear friend to our family for many years, always full of laughter and stories!
Alicia (Goodchild) Smith
December 26, 2024 | Ames, IA | Student
I know your life was not always easy, but now enjoy your heavenly Peace.
Pat Metzger
December 25, 2024 | Estherville, IA | Classmate
Sad to hear you are no longer with us my friend. Loved seeing you whenever in E'burg. God Bless You!
Bruce Culver
December 25, 2024 | Westlake Village, CA | Friend
In Loving MemoryPeter J. KapustynskiOctober 9, 1946 - December 22, 2024VISITATIONFriday, December 27, 20244:00 - 7:00 P.M.Martin-Mattice Funeral HomeEmmetsburg, IowaMASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIALSaturday, December 28, 20241:00 P.M.Holy Family Catholic Church Emmetsburg, IowaINURNMENTSt. John's Catholic CemeteryEmmetsburg, Iowa
Peter John Kapustynski, son of Wladyslaw “Wady” and Maria (Surster) Kapustynski, was born October 9, 1946 in Austria. Peter came to the United States with his parents in 1949, where they made Emmetsburg their home. Pete received his education at Emmetsburg Catholic School where he participated in many sporting events. Pete was a talented athlete and upon graduation, was named an All American. Pete life guarded and operated the Emmetsburg Swimming Pool for several summers.
He continued his education at South Dakota University in Vermillion where he planned on playing football. Due to a knee injury his freshman year, Pete was no longer able to play.
Pete graduated from South Dakota University with a Bachelors Degree in Education along with a coaching certificate. He began his teaching career at Garrigan High School in Algona. Pete taught for a few years before moving to California where operated a construction company. He then returned to Iowa and owned and operated a bar with his brother Paul, in Britt for ten years. Pete then went back into teaching. He coached and taught at West Bend Mallard Community School for several years before retiring. Pete continued to substitute teach for the Emmetsburg school district.
Pete was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg. He loved watching all sporting events and was a big promoter of area teams.
Pete passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at his home in Emmetsburg, Iowa at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wady and Maria Kapustynski; two infant brothers; and sister-in-law, Jackie Kapustynski.
He is survived by his brother, Paul Kapustynski of Fort Smith, Arkansas; nephews, Kyle and Trevor; niece, Heather; as well as many friends.
Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
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