Peter-Debelak-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Fortuna Funeral Home - Independence

Peter C Debelak

Independence, Ohio

Apr 9, 1978 – May 22, 2022

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BORN
April 9, 1978
DIED
May 22, 2022
LOCATION
Independence, Ohio

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Fortuna Funeral Home - Independence Obituary

Peter C. Debelak, age 44, passed away May 22, 2022. Loving father of Madeleine, Charlie and Oscar. Beloved son of Charles W. and Helene (nee Bouman). Dear brother of T. Spalding (John), Christine Neider (Sam) and Hannah Birchman (Taylor). Dear uncle of Jonathan, Sarah, Luke, Caleb, Grace, Joy, Jonah, Phoebe, Evelyn, Lucy, Josie, Bonnie, Betsy, and Abigail. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Michelle Ehlert and his beloved, Annie McCardle.



We will remember Peter through the telling of stories at his memorial held Saturday May 28, 2022 at 4:00 PM at Hawken School 12465 County Line Rd., Gates Mills, Ohio. You may share stories orally at the memorial or leave a written message (cards provided). We will collect the stories and pass them on to his children, nieces, and nephews. Through these stories they may grow up knowing the Peter that we knew and loved. Funeral arrangements by FORTUNA FUNERAL HOME, 216-520-7335.



In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed for Peter's children's education. Checks may be made out to Charles Debelak, their grandfather, or direct Venmo donations @Debelak-education-fund (which can be found in the photo album below)

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Dear Peter, I found out today-three years late-that you´re gone. I don´t even know why I searched your name this week. Something just told me to. And now I know. You passed during this same week, and maybe something in my heart remembered before my head ever caught up. We haven´t talked in years, but that doesn´t mean you weren´t a part of me. You were part of my college life-those long days, dumb jokes, deep talks, and the moments that felt like they´d last forever. We were just kids,...

Dear Debelak Family, I only heard today that dear Peter passed away. Your family is so beloved to me. I deeply grieve your loss. Much love, Ruth Wise

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. It is with great sympathy that I send my condolences.

We're sending our deepest sympathies through this very difficult time.

Such deep sadness is felt for a vibrant life cut far too short. My thoughts are with the family and prayers are being sent that you will feel held at this pain filled time.

Dear Brother Chuck and Sister Helene and the Debelak family, With much sadness and sorrow, I'd like to extend my deepest sympathies on the passing of you beloved family member. It's been several years since I've seen Peter, yet I can still remember his smile and enthusiastic voice as a young person. May our Lord be the God of all comfort to you all at this time. Your brother in Christ eternally , Fred Crisp

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To the beloved Debelak family:

We have always longed to watch another sunset over Lake Erie with Helene and Chuck, drinking coffee carelessly and chatting quietly.
Talking about Life.
About kids and grandkids.
About that fun time we had at the lakeshore with the grand total of nine little girls, three from our daughter Stephanie and six from Hannah!
Her triplets were little, colorful fireworks erupting everywhere on the water edge... how wonderful!

Dear Chuck and Helene, our brother and sister In Christ

Great sorrow and grief came into our hearts when we heard the untimely passing away of Peter. Although we have not seen Peter for a long time, we can never forget the great and good influence he had with our children and ourselves, as an example of a Christ-like young man during the time we lived in Cleveland. You and your family, without doubt, had a major role in the process of bringing our family to the salvation, love...