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Peter Gasper Obituary
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Burial will follow in Czech National Cemetery, where full military rites will be conducted.
Following the burial, a luncheon will be served in the Avacentre at Brosh Chapel. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Brosh Chapel, where there will be a 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus rosary.
Peter was born June 7, 1929, in Jessup, Pennsylvania, the son of Andrew and Anna (Podrasky) Gasper. Peter honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Peter met his future wife, Jacqueline Prasil, in 1953 while playing baseball for the Cedar Rapids Indians. They were married on September 1, 1956, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids.
Peter worked for over 30 years for Northwestern Bell, retiring in 1985. He was a life member of the Communication Workers of America and the Telephone Pioneers. He was a life member of the 4th degree Bowen General Assembly and a life member of the Knights of Columbus Council 909, where he served as Grand Knight in 1975. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, AMVETS Post 6 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2272. He was a 64-year life member of the American Legion, where he served as the first vice commander in 1963 for the former Hanford Post 5. He was currently a member of Post 729 as well as member of the 40 and 8.
Peter enjoyed bowling, golfing, baseball, mushroom hunting, reading and spending time with his family.
Peter is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jacqueline; his three children, Peter (Renee) Gasper Jr. of Cedar Rapids, Theresa Gasper (Jeffrey Jenewein) of Cedar Rapids and William Gasper (Beth Ahearn) of Sutliff; four grandchildren, Mitchell, Jeffrey, Emily and Lindsey; three great-grandchildren, Lailah, Christian and Isabelle; brothers, Clement Gasper of Moosic, Pennsylvania, and Joseph (Mary) Gasper of Jessup, Pennsylvania; three sisters, Justina Rys of Woodland Park, New Jersey; Catherine Glowacki of East Rutherford, New Jersey; and Anna Dupay of Blakely, Pennsylvania; three sisters-in-law, Lucy Gasper of Olyphant, Pennsylvania; Patricia Gasper of Jessup, Pennsylvania; and Mary Lowe of Marion; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Anna, and brothers, Andrew, George, Martin, John, Michael, Thomas and twin brother Paul; his sisters, Mary (Michael) Gasper-Kukol and Agnes (William) Gasper-Carnogursky; brothers-in-law, Frank Rys, Matthew Glowacki, Paul Dupay and George "Bud" Lowe; and his sisters-in-law, Betty, Mary, Helen, Mary and Stella Gasper.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to either the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the American Heart Association in Peter's name.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
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Jeanne Jones (Hamilton)
June 15, 2013
I grew up 3 houses down from the Gaspers. I was friends with Teresa. I remember grandma living next door. I remember the family well and I'm sure they remember the Hamilton's well too. So sorry about your loss. Thinking of you, and hoping you are all well.
Ray and Diana Woodhouse
June 11, 2013
Ray and I always enjoyed visiting with Pete when he came to visit Bill in Sutliff. He always seemed to like talking Czech recipes, and cooking up some of them with Bill. We miss him already.
June 11, 2013
Prayers and condolences from the Oltrogge and Ferry family. Al & Pam, Wyatt, Parker, Olivia, Sara & Courtney, Darin, Linda & Tim, Amber and Timothy.
Marilyn & Neil Hamilton
June 11, 2013
I met Pete when he was playing baseball with the Cedar Rapids Indians. Jackie was one of my high school friends and we enjoyed the baseball games together and going for a burger and fries at the Butterfly Café in downtown Cedar Rapids after the games. Pete was such a great guy and I was so happy when he and Jackie decided to marry. Lost contact with them when I moved away from Cedar Rapids, but thought of them often as we had some fun times together. My heart goes out to Pete's family for their loss and want to say he was a great guy. God Bless, Marilyn (Hennings) Hamilton.
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Tom Matthes
June 10, 2013
I worked with Pete over the phone for Northwestern Bell, I was in the 3rd Ave S.E. office and Pete was splicing and repairing cable.
He was a great guy and always talked while he was working, calling me Tommy.
No one's called me that since I was a little kid.
So sorry for your loss.
Gayle Mead-Millard
June 9, 2013
I met Peter Jr in 8th grade at Roosevelt Jr High and he was always so proud when he talked of his family, especially his Dad. Thoughts and prayers to you Pete and your family.
Gene Easter
June 9, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. Pete was a great guy. Have comfort, he is heaven. Pete will always have a special place in my heart.
Edward Hoban
June 9, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Thomas R Hudak Sr.
June 9, 2013
My friends,I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.Peter will always be remembered by his friends and all that knew of him.Peter is now at peace with Our Lord and I am sure watching over us from above.I pray that God will comfort you and your family during this time of sadness for the loss of Peter. Take comfort in knowing that you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.Hang in there and don't give up.God be with you.
June 9, 2013
Bill and Family - my most sincere sympathy in the passing of your father. No matter how old we get, it is still very difficult to loose a parent. You are in my thoughts and prayers.....Susan Brosh Scott
Loraine Bennett
June 9, 2013
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father Bill. You and your family are in my prayers.
John Kuba
June 9, 2013
My sympathy to you Jacky and Family at this time. Peter was a good and friendly person. My thought and prayers are with you at this time.
Your "old" neighbor ,
John
Peter & Jacqueline - 56 Years of Marriage
June 8, 2013
American Heart Association
June 7, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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