Peter Alexander Slominski

Peter Alexander Slominski obituary

Peter Alexander Slominski

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St. Mary Cathedral

606 N. Ohio Avenue, Gaylord, MI 49735

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Peter Slominski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelsons Cremation & Funeral Services - Gaylord on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Peter A. Slominski, 93, died peacefully at his Gaylord home on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Peter Alexander Slominski was born to the late Peter and Rose (Smigelski) Slominski on June 28, 1932 in Alpena, Michigan.

Peter is survived by his cherished wife Patsy S. Millikan, whom he married on June 27, 1959. Also surviving are his children, Suzy (Kevin) Ford and Steve (Judy) Slominski; a grandson, Cody Slominski; and several nephews and nieces. Mr. Slominski was preceded in death by his brother John Slominski and sisters Verna Girard, Esther MacArthur, Frances Mainville, Lottie Bolenz, and Gladys LaMarre.

Visitation for Mr. Slominski will be held on Tuesday, October 7th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord, followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Matthew Wigton officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, in Gaylord, Michigan.

Please share your stories and memories of Peter at the "Share a Memory" section. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Nelsons Cremation & Funeral Services, 135 N. Center Avenue, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734, www.CarebyNelsons.com

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Upcoming Events

Oct

7

Visitation

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

St. Mary Cathedral

606 N. Ohio Avenue, Gaylord, MI 49735

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.