Peter George Leider

Peter George Leider obituary, Milwaukee, WI

Peter George Leider

Upcoming Events

Aug

13

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

St. John Vianney Catholic Church

1755 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield, WI 53045

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Aug

13

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

St. John Vianney Catholic Church

1755 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield, WI 53045

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Peter Leider Obituary

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Peter George Leider

February 8, 1950- August 4, 2025.

Peter died peacefully in his home. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Patricia (Zieserl) Leider, Loving father of Nicholas (Nora Staffan Leider), Katherine (Dan Tille) and Stephen (Jennifer Leider). He also leaves behind his grandchildren: Maggi, Bridget, Maddy, Josie, Ian and Cassey. He also had a great many of lifelong friends and extended family.

Peter was born in Milwaukee WI to his parents Mabel and George Leider and attended Marquette University High School as well as Marquette University.

He had a long career in accounting and financial management, beginning at Arthur Anderson and including Bonness Construction, Thompson-Clark-Gerritsen Co, Inc. and Wirtz Beverage. He was at the forefront of personal computer technology and opened Electronic Study Hall in 1983 to help facilitate computer and internet access for the local university students. He was passionate about woodworking, cooking and gardening.

Peter was a devoted Catholic and was a longtime parishioner at St John Vianney.

Visitation for Peter will be in state on Wednesday August 13th starting at 10:00AM until the time of Service at 11:30 AM at ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC PARISH 1755 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005.

Interment will be at Holy Trinity Cemetery with a graveside service at 115 PM.

Those wishing to honor Peter's memory may send gifts to either Marquette University High School, Milwaukee Rescue Mission or the Glioblastoma Research Organization.

Church & Chapel Funeral Service Serving the Family

Milw. 262-827-0659 Wauk. 262-549-0659

Online Obit, Condolences, Directions

www.churchandchapel.com
Church & Chapel Funeral Home - Brookfield

1875 North Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005

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Upcoming Events

Aug

13

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

St. John Vianney Catholic Church

1755 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield, WI 53045

Send Flowers

Aug

13

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

St. John Vianney Catholic Church

1755 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield, WI 53045

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.