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Peter Albert Gyerko

Plymouth, Indiana

Feb 1, 1935 – Mar 3, 2023

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February 1, 1935
DIED
March 3, 2023
LOCATION
Plymouth, Indiana

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Peter Albert Gyerko, of Plymouth Indiana died peacefully in Troutdale, Oregon on March 3, 2023. He was 88. He was born February 1st, 1935 to Bertha and Peter Gyerko in East Chicago Indiana, and graduated from East Chicago Washington High School in 1954. Peter married his high school...

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Peter will always be remembered as an Indiana Harbor boy, a legend and hero to many. He was a mentor and role model to hundreds and hundreds of young men who wanted to become welders. He was a man of tremendous humility, integrity, and dignity. Peter was loved, admired, and respected by all who knew him. I want to thank Peter for his hospitality and kindness to me and my wife the times we visited him at his home overlooking the lake in Plymouth. I ask God to cradle Peter in His arms and...

God Bless You Pete, You Were A Great Friend & Teacher, Most Of All I Loved Your Comedic Personality, You Made Everyday Of My Apprenticeship Fun & Educational, I Often Quote Your Comedy At Family & Friend Functions It's Always Going To Get A Laugh, I've Thought A Lot About You Lately Since I Haven't Seen You At The 25 Year Club Picnic In A While, Wish I Could Of Seen You At Least One More Time, But At least I'll Never Forget The Great Pete Gyerko, May You Rest In Heaven & Bless Your Family...

my name is larry janovsky; pete was my welding instructor at inland steel. he was a great teacher and a wonderful man. we worked hard but pete made it fun. what a good guy

I will certainly miss my Uncle `Sonny´. He and his wife (my Aunt Marilyn) and their two children (Peter Jr and Karen, my cousins) played a big part in my life while I grew up in `the Region´. He and his family were excellent role models and helped teach me the true meaning of `family´. Rest in peace - and I hope to join you and the rest of our family when my time comes. Love You and Miss You and will still continue to send prayers your way! Your Loving Nephew, Glenn&