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Peter Michael LOCKE

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Roberts Funeral Home - Inver Grove Heights

8108 Barbara Ave

Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Peter LOCKE Obituary

Name: Visitation for Peter Michael LOCKE
Start: 2015-12-04T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-12-04T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Luther Memorial Church

Age 82 of South St. Paul, MN A Lifelong South St. Paul Packer Pete passed away peacefully on November 30th, 2015 surrounded by family. Born in South St. Paul to immigrant parents, Milovan & Anna Tabakovich. Pete lost his mother at the age of two and thankfully was welcomed into the family of his older sister and husband, Mary and Michael Locke. Pete loved all sports. During his high school years at South St. Paul, he played varsity basketball, baseball and football and received seven letters. In 2013 he was inducted into South St. Paul Athletic Hall of Fame. Upon graduation in 1951, Pete enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served on the USS Catfish Submarine during the Korean War. During a leave from the Navy, Pete met Augsburg College student, Jeanette Olson, on the beach of Lake Nokomis. It was love at first sight. After his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1956, Pete went on to Augsburg College to get his Physical Education degree, play baseball, and to marry Jeanette in 1957. They lived a very full life. Pete and Jeanette had three daughters, Kirsten, Karin and Jana. Following a brief time teaching in Springfield, MN, Pete went back to his alma mater of South St. Paul in 1963 to teach and coach. He coached baseball, football, soccer, golf (boys & girls) and basketball. He was the head basketball coach for 15 years. Pete also enjoyed his 20 years as the "Voice of the Packers" and teaching Driver's Ed to his many students. He retired in 1992. One of Pete's biggest accomplishments, besides surviving numerous heart and back surgeries, was his eight holes-in-one. He was an excellent golfer, a Southview Country Club 'Club Champion', South St. Paul Open Champion and the champion of many more. Faith was an integral part of Pete's life as he and Jeanette were founding members of Luther Memorial Church. He trusted in the Lord, and humbly lived a true servant's life. Greeting Pete in heaven are his parents, Mike, Mary, Milovan & Anna; sister, Honey Jannetto; brother, Mike Locke; brothers in-law, Bob Reynolds & John Jannetto; in-laws, Rev. Iver & Myrtle Olson and many friends. Grieving his presence are his wife, Jeanette; his children, Kirsten & Bryon Kruzel; Karin & Phil Housley and Jana Smith; grandchildren, Karin (Ryan Swainey), Brynna, Leah, Taylor (Jeremy Pass), Reide, Wilson, Avery, Austin, Alaine & Ahren; great-grandchildren, Maddie, Alayna, Andrew, Iver, Ardith and Louis; sisters, Dolly (Don) Goral and Susan Reynolds; many nieces, nephews and great friends. Funeral Service 2 PM Friday, December 4th, at Luther Memorial Church, 315 15th Ave. No., South St. Paul. Visitation 12 Noon - 2 PM prior to the service. Interment General Lutheran Cemetery. www.robertsfuneralandcremation.com

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Published by Pioneer Press on Dec. 2, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Peter LOCKE

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21 Entries

November 30, 2019

Miss your smile and upbeat personality.

Nick Nichols

December 8, 2015

To the Locke Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Peter's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Peter will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.

EM3(SS) Peter Michael Locke
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain

john sarafolean

December 7, 2015

Pete was my good friend for over 70 years. He lived a good life of style and grace and made life more fun for all of us. He was humble, honest, and loyal. I know I will think of him frequently and even see his face and hear his laugh from time to time.
Dovidenja!

Bruce Anderson

December 7, 2015

Karin, Ruth and I are so sad in the hearing of the passing of your Father. We are remembering you and all of your family in our prayers. We are especially proud of the fact that your father was a Veteran who served our country proudly and being a Veteran is, we believe, one of the highest positions a person can be in willing to give his life for his own country. Thank you for sharing who your father was. Our deepest sympathies to you.

Barb and Bob Siegel

December 4, 2015

Karin, we were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We are thinking of you.

Barb and Bob Siegel

Kurt Virgin

December 3, 2015

So sorry to hear the news about Coach Locke. We had so many good times playing basketball for him. He was a great role model, mentor, and friend. My condolences to his wonderful family.

Bill Dixon

December 3, 2015

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Peter's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Peter's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. - 2 Thess 3:16.

Peter Michael Locke EM3(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
His record is now posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.

Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

Kurt Virgin

December 3, 2015

I am very sorry to hear the news about Coach Locke. We had so many good times playing basketball for him. He was a great role model, mentor, and friend. My condolences to his wonderful family.

December 3, 2015

The Locke Family;
So very sorry to hear of Pete's passing. What a great person and coach/educator. Many great memories of Stillwater/So.St.Paul battles in basketball. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult journey. May God give you peace and understanding !!

Duane Mutschler/Stillwater Basketball Coach

December 3, 2015

It was with a heavy heart that we learned of Pete's passing. He was such a great guy always with a ready smile and a clever remark. He will surely be missed by all. We will be on a flight from Florida at the time of the service but our thoughts will be with all of you. Denny & Peg Tetu

Kathy Goral

December 2, 2015

Kirsten, Karin and Jana,
I was so sad to hear of Uncle Pete's passing. Like all the cousins, I have very fond memories of your dad at every family event always with his twinkly eyes and warm smile, offering kind words and an encouraging hug. He was just a genuinely good man, and he died exactly as he lived, with tremendous grace. Take comfort in knowing that he and Uncle Mike, Uncle Johnny, Uncle Bob and Bapa are at this moment likely teeing off on the nearest heavenly golf course. Rest in peace, kind sir. Thank you for the countless times you showed up for us. You are greatly loved and will be deeply missed.

Nick Nichols

December 2, 2015

To the Locke Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Peter's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Peter will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.

Peter Michael Locke
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain

December 2, 2015

Karin and family, we were so sorry to hear about his passing. May God bless you and give you strength during your time of sorry. You are in our prayers.
Brett & Mary Bader

Jim Holden

December 2, 2015

So sorry to hear about the death of one my great Augglie baseball teammates. I did have a chance to chat with him a few years back when visiting Edor at the Presbyterian Homes site. My sincere condolences to the family. He was a good mentor to us younger players. Jim Holden, class of '61.

Pat O'Neill-Lopez

December 2, 2015

So sorry for your loss Karin and family. May god bless you and your family during this time of loss.

Dave Thompson

December 2, 2015

Karin & Family,

So sorry to hear of your father's passing. I pray that you will find comfort and peace. I did not get to know your dad, but it appears as though he was an exceptional man. I trust that as time passes you will find joy in the memories of a life well lived.

barney

December 2, 2015

rest in peace pete

Chris Vasatka

December 2, 2015

Please accept my condolences and prayers. Our world lost a very kind and respected man. The influence he had on so many of our lives can not be overstated.

Cindy Dolby Nollette

December 2, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Locke family. Thank you Mr. Locke for all of your years of service to South Saint Paul. You impacted many lives, very positively. May the family find comfort in the wonderful memories.

Ginger Thimalla (Seliga)

December 2, 2015

A life well lived! My deepest sympathy to this great family!

Ruth Egan

December 2, 2015

What a joy it was to work with Pete Locke! He always had a smile and was willing to share something that made you smile, too. You are in my thoughts and prayers tonight, and I hope good memories ease your grief.

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