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Leo Peters Obituary

Peters, Leo M. Entered Eternal Life on July 7, 2011, at the age of 74. Longtime resident of Milwaukee's East Side. Preceded in death by his parents Leo and Cecilia Peters, sister Diane, and bothers Bill and Tom. Dear uncle of Robin (Warren) Gayton, Tori (Randy) Berndsen and Wayne (Sue) Schulz. Great-uncle of Heather, David, Erin, Jacob and Dillon. Further survived by his great-great-niece and nephews, other relatives and many good friends. Visitation will take place on Saturday, July 16, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, at St. Eugene Catholic Church, 7600 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point, followed by the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Entombment will take place at Wisconsin Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials in Leo's name may be made to the Wisconsin Humane Society or the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jul. 13, 2011.

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July 14, 2011

I'm sorry our lives didn't cross more often, cousin. God bless you.

Christine (Bush) Schulthess

Scot Karp

July 13, 2011

To an old friend and an East Side Icon!
You always made everyone laugh!
Rest in peace.

Bob Tambellini

July 13, 2011

Thanks for you years of friendship.

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