Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Stanley Pikula Obituary
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, October 27, 2025 at St. Valentine's Church, Peru with Rev. Gary Blake, pastor officiating. Burial will follow in Peru City Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Peru Veterans Memorial Group. Visitation will be 9-10:20 AM Monday at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home, Peru.
Mr. Pikula was born July 29, 1938 in LaSalle to Stanley Sr. and Ruth (Stevens) Pikula. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1961-1963, and was stationed in Germany. He married the love of his life, Bonnie Faul on September 9, 1967 at St. Mary's Church in Peru.
Mr. Pikula was a former member of St. Mary's Church in Peru where he was active as an usher for over 30 years and worked at the Under Seller for many years. He was currently a member of St. Valentine's Church in Peru and had been active in the former Family Circle group. He was also a member of the Ladd Moose for over 50 years. Mr. Pikula was a member of Local 393 from 1966, retiring in 2001, and worked for Ladd Industrial and many years for Trovero Construction. Mr. Pikula loved playing cards with the guys, especially euchre. His greatest joy was family gatherings where he loved talking about his beloved Los Angeles Dodgers. He also enjoyed watching the Chicago Bears.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; one brother, Gary (Helen) Pikula of Ladd; his sisters, Janice Garzanelli of Peru and Diane (Jerry) Savage of Cary; eight nieces and nephews, Gene (Marsha) Pikula, Tammi (John Vlastnik) Garzanelli, Pete Garzanelli Jr., Angela (Michael) Rodriguez, Dan (Dinah) Pikula, Bill (Ana) Pikula, Amber (Terry) Milby, and Cameron Savage; and many great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Eugene (Sandra) Pikula; and one brother-in-law, Pete Garzanelli Sr.
Pallbearers will be Gene Pikula, Steven Valdez, Kyle Pikula, Danny Pikula, Bill Pikula, Cameron Savage, Jerry Savage, and Gary Pikula.
The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.MuellerFH.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Pikula
Sponsored by Mueller Funeral Home, Peru.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Stanley Pikula's name
Memorial Events
for Stanley Pikula
How to support Stanley's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Stanley Pikula's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
