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Peter Bos Obituary
Kiel - Peter J. Bos, age 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, September 19, 2020 at Sheboygan Aurora Medical Center, with his family by his side after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Pete was born on September 21, 1950 in Kimberly, son of the late John and Frances (Hubers); and he was raised by his stepmother: Imelda Bos. Pete graduated from Kimberly High School with the class of 1968 and continued his education at MSOE graduating in 1972 with a Bachelor Degree in Design Electrical Engineering. On May 17, 1986 he married Colleen Butler at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Appleton. Pete was employed with Paragon Electric, H.G. Weber and retired from Hexagon Metrology in June of 2017. He enjoyed his time woodworking, using his computer, as well as playing board games and Sudoku. Pete loved his family very much, and looked forward to making many memories with them.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years: Colleen; three sons: Shane (Anna) Steffens, Jon (Caitlin) Bos and Robert Bos; one grandson: Austin Steffens; brother and sister: Jim (Patricia) Bos, Mary (Andy) Mueller and Joe Bos; mother-in-law: Mardelle Butler; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Scott Butler (Lou Ann Glick) and Shelly (Mike) Ertel. Pete is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-mother, father-in-law: Robert Butler and brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Chris and Julie Butler.
Funeral Services for Pete will be held at 2:00 on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel. Officiating at the service will be Joe Zenk, Parish Director at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, burial will take place at Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home from 12:00PM until the time of service at 2:00.
In Lieu of flowers a memorial will be established in Pete's name.
The family would like to thank the team at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic, Sheboygan, Phillip Detrana MD, Pulmonologist at Aurora, Sheboygan, William Tisol MD, Thoracic Surgeon at Aurora Grafton as well as the Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Hospital doctors and nurses along with the hospice team for everything you have done for Pete and our family over the years.
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
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Lori Lembcke
September 22, 2020
Colleen and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. My heart breaks for all the sadness your family has endured. Love and prayers to you!
Theresa Van Himbergen
September 22, 2020
To the family of Peter, especially Mary Kay: Sending my deepest sympathy to you. I was a neighbor in the 50s & 60s. I remember us making our own parades and playing Kitty Corner. So treasure those memories. May God bless you and surround you with family and friends.
Theresa (Van Ryte) Van Himbergen
Kimberly WI
Paul Wulterkens
September 21, 2020
To Pete's Family and Especially Mary, Jim and Joe
I was your neighbor in the 50's and '60s. I remember you, John and Frances, Imelda, Jim, and Joe very well. Even Pete's Grandma Hubers
who lived kitty-corner across the alley. We lost touch over the years. I always figured that Pete would take after his Dad, the world's foremost, self-taught tinkerer, so, it doesn't surprise me that he became an electrical engineer. I am sorry for your loss.
Paul Wulterkens
St. Paul, MN
Terri Weber
September 20, 2020
Colleen and family-my very deepest sympathies. I will always remember Pete's wry sense of humor. I Pray that he may Rest in Peace and suffer no more. He has gained his Wings and can fly high and free. Love to all.
Jo Heraly (Steffens)
September 20, 2020
Colleen, I'm so sorry about Pete. He was a great guy and loved you very much. You've had a rough year...I read about your brother's passing. I hope you're doing ok. I really do think of you often. Take all the time you need to grieve so you can move on with all your great memories.
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