Peter Bronson Obituary
He was born on September 24, 1939 in Madison, Wisconsin, where he lived most of his life until moving to Lorain 18 years ago. Peter's career for 25 years was a teacher for both, grade school and high school levels. His true passion though was the extremely successful business he and his wife, Marilynn, owned and operated where they proudly sold Green Bay Packers merchandise.
Peter was a devoted member of Heritage Presbyterian Church in Amherst, where he dedicated his time to being a member of their choir. He was also a member of the Amherst Community Chorus. He was an exceedingly avid golfer, loved playing the guitar, and enjoyed working on Sudoku puzzles.
Peter is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marilynn L. (nee Schiedermayer); his son, Curt (Rea) Bronson, of Gillette, WY; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sisters, Lynda Pedersen, of Hamden, CT, Barbara Strauss, of Winston Salem, NC, and Susan (Mike) Decker, of Hot Springs, SD; nephews, Robert (Kelly) Pedersen, of Avon, OH, and Jon (Krissy) Pedersen, of East Haven, CT; niece, Krista (Matt) Pedersen, of Simsbury, CT; great niece, Angela Pedersen; and great nephew, Ben Pedersen.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amanda Bronson and his parents, Arthur & Lucille (nee Wilber) Bronson.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 10:00 am until the time of his memorial service at11:00 am at Heritage Presbyterian Church, 515 N Leavitt Road, Amherst, OH 44001. The Rev. Jenni Walker Noyes, Pastor, will be officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst. To send an online condolence, please go to www.dovinreberjones.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that donations, in Pete's honor, be made to Heritage Presbyterian Church, 515 N Leavitt Road, Amherst, OH 44001, or to any charity of their choice.
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Larry and Colleen Fuhrman
August 31, 2022
We were sad to hear of Pete passing. We spent many great days at Jerry's discussing the world and common friends. He will be greatly missed.
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Kathy and Fred Shumway
August 8, 2022
remembering Pete .........
... many years of happy, festive (crazy) dinners
for 8 happy, festive (crazy) friends
... opening their Green Bay store for us one game day
so we could be properly attired at Lambeau ---
GO PACK !!
... the Peter hug, the Peter hug, the Peter hug
Go with God, Pete, and "May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest" --- Kathy and Fred
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