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Peter Kunatz Obituary

Peter Kunatz, passed away in Lawrenceville, GA on Feb. 21, 2005. He was 86. Peter, son of Alex and Sophia Kunatz, was born June 27, 1918, grew up in Chicago, IL, studied at the Chicago Conservatory of Music and served in the United States Army Air Force. After discharging from the service he went on to pursue his interest in music and became an accomplished and recognized musician under the stage name of ''Peter Kaye''. In 1946 he married Edith Zaiger. They were married for nearly 60 years. In 1949 Peter joined a group of musicians by the name of Captain Stubby and the Buccaneers and with them played on WLS' National Barn Dance, WBKB-TV Chicago ''Beat the Buccs'' and Polka-Go-Round. Peter's first and foremost love was for his family and the many memorable vacations and leisure times he was able to spend with them such as golfing, swimming and boating. Peter is survived by his beloved wife, Edith; daughters and spouses Peggy and Tom Woodruff, Joyce and David Rosenfeld; cherished grandchildren, Chris Woodruff, Trisha Tiller, Shauna Woodruff and David Odey; great-grandchildren Jaden Tiller, Jamison Tiller, CJ Woodruff and Ty Woodruff; beloved sister Sonia Estelle and brother Fred Kunatz. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 26 at 2:00 p.m. at the Buford First United Methodist Church, 285 East Main St., Buford, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 409410, Atlanta, GA 30384-9410.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 26, 2005.

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Jerry Kosinski

March 19, 2005

I will really miss Pete.Personaly and musicaly he was a great friend

to me.I have cherished memories of

his insights and recollections of the music world he was part of. I

will never forget the happy times

we had and will always think of

Pete whenever I hear "Our" music.

David Rosenfeld

March 15, 2005

Pete (PaPa) was a very dear man and I am glad that I got to visit him last November with Joyce and KiKi. I will miss him very much.

Shauna Woodruff

March 9, 2005

I will miss you so much Grandpa. I am so glad that i got to spend such great times with you the past few years. You are the best Grandpa a girl could wish for and I will always remember you and be thinking of you.

Joyce Rosenfeld

March 7, 2005

I will miss you so much Dad. You will always remain in my heart forever. You were the greatest Dad and best friend a daughter could ever have. Love, Joyce

Peggy Woodruff

March 3, 2005

I love you, Dad and will miss you so very much. You were a wonderful father. I will never ever forget you and all the special moments we shared together. Love, Peggy

Chris Woodruff

February 26, 2005

We love you and miss you very much Grandpa...we will always remember you!



Chris, Jan, CJ, and Ty

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