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Perry 'Pete' Kireta
Age 90, of Louisville, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013 in the Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Damascus, Ohio. He was born July 25, 1923 in Millport, Ohio to Joseph and Eva (Garvich) Kireta. He retired in 1984 as a millwright for Morgan Engineering, was a US Army veteran of World War II, member of American Legion Post #574 in North Georgetown, Louisville Eagles Aerie #2374 in Louisville and a lifetime member of the VFW Post #673 in Sebring.
He is survived by a daughter, Deanna (David) Akerblad of Alliance; a son, Perry (Carol) Kireta of Alliance; three grandchildren, Shawn (Nita) Akerblad, Jason (Maria 'Marty') Akerblad, Kristin (Gregory) Mayle; and seven great-grandchildren, Nadi Greenleaf, Marshall and Randall Akerblad, Ethan, Adrianna and Memphis Akerblad, and Bryce Lee. He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha (Shaw) Kireta who died in 2007; six brothers, Nick, Sam, George, Edward, John and Mitch Kireta; and three sisters, Mildred Hodge, Beulah Taylor and Mary Smith.
Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Chaplain Larry Karlen officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in Moultrie Chapel Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday 7-9 p.m. in the funeral home. Those unable to attend may sign the online register book at
www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.
Gotschall-Hutchison
330-868-4900
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6 Entries
Ethan Akerblad
October 21, 2013
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Trent and Lori Smith
October 7, 2013
Pete, Sis and families,
Sending our sympathy to you in the loss of your Dad and wishing you comfort in the many great memories of your lives together. God's strength to you and your families.
Bob Zimmer
October 6, 2013
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Bill and Rose Court
October 4, 2013
To Carol, Pete and Kristin and family. We wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Sincerely, Bill and Rose court
Rick & Tina Taylor
October 4, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Pete & Sis and your families in the sudden news of the loss of your dad and our dear Uncle Pete. He was such a special, caring and dear hearted man that we will all remember forever.
Tom Baier
October 4, 2013
Great Man . May his memory be eternal.
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