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Peter Stuart Schilke

Gales Ferry, Connecticut

1960 - 2018

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Gales Ferry - Loving father and husband, Cmdr. Peter Stuart Schilke, USN retired, of Gales Ferry, passed away suddenly on May 19, 2018, surrounded by his wife and children.Peter was born to Donald Schilke and Margaret Chernals Schilke, Sept. 20, 1960, in Oak Park, Ill. He was raised in the...

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Remembering you on this day. Taken way too soon. All were blessed to have had you cross our paths. We are all better human beings because of it. Keep smiling.
Namaste Peter.

In Iceland 1995

To the entire Schilke family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I just read about this online. I was stationed with Pete in Iceland Defense Force 101 reserve unit in the 90's. Pete was an outstanding Officer and boss. I will always remember his upbeat personality and devotion to his family and the Naval Service. Rest easy shipmate.

Laurie, Thomas, Erik, Jonathan , Sarah...Don, Paul and Carole..and all of your extended family. Michael and I were so, so deeply sad to hear the news of Pete. He was my backyard neighbor since we were in First Grade. He was my good friend..then and in the present. The Forest Avenue ...and Kenilworth Avenue kids growing up was so joyful! We were all good friends from Holmes School...and beyond. Peter was larger than life! So kind and giving to all! He was always so positive and could help...

My deepest condolences go out to the entire Schilke family...Peter was a GREAT neighbor and will be SADLY missed by all who knew him...may your MANY memories help all going forward.

To The Entire Schilke Family,

So sorry to hear of your loss.Peter was a classmate at O.P.R.F. I remember him as a bright,witty,warm,and fun loving guy. He was also humble, yet he instilled so much confidence in those around him.I am sure this trait was recognized at Annapolis and beyond.
One of the last times I remember seeing Pete was at a friends wedding in Oak Park (at the Nineteeth Century club ).Pete and his mom were both in attendance.
Although its been so many years since...

Laura, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Pete was my first - and BEST - Division Officer on the Nat Greene. He was a very special officer and gentleman, a true leader.

Every time I see a small island with a house on it I am taken back 30+ years to the party you all hosted for E-Div on Potato Island.

Please know that you and your family are in our prayers and rest assured that Pete is having a blast in Heaven.

So sorry and sad to hear. Pete and I were classmates and teammates at OPRF. He was always upbeat fun to be around and a great competitor and positive person.

Mike Lane

Dear Laurie, Thomas, Erik, Jonathan and Sarah,

I am so sorry for your loss. Pete was a very special person. Always happy and knew how to enjoy life. He was always willing to give a helping hand. Such a great example to all of us. Enjoy all of his wonderful memories.

Sincerely,
The Strelevitz Family

I'm shocked and saddened to hear about Pete. He's one of the finest men I've ever met.

So many memories of time on the Nat Greene are flashing through my head that I'm confronted with tears and chuckles.

My prayers are with you and your family Laura.