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1940
DIED
2018
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Peter Bylow Obituary
Brookfield - Died peacefully on Saturday, December 15, 2018, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Age 78. Cherished husband of Marifred (nee Block), for 56 years. Proud father of Jamie (John) Eichstaedt, Lance (Gretchen) Bylow, and Dr. Kathryn (Marc) Bylow Beaudoin. Beloved grandfather of Evan and Emily Eichstaedt; LJ and Jack Bylow; and Luc, Isabel, and Max Beaudoin. Dear brother-in-law of Frederick (Donna) Block, James (Gloria) Block, Kathleen (Carole Polley) Block, and the late Robert (Mary) Block. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Silas and Lois (nee McKemy) Bylow.
Pete was born in Neenah, WI. He was a graduate of Neenah High School, class of 1958. He earned his BA at Lawrence University and his MBA at the University of Denver. His career was spent in financial marketing, most recently as Vice President and Director of Marketing at Security Bank in Milwaukee. He was an active member of Brookfield Congregational Church and a longtime member of the Elm Grove Golden K Kiwanis Club.
Memorial gathering at BROOKFIELD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 16350 Gebhardt Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005 on Friday, December 28, 2018. Visitation from 9:30 - 10:45 AM. Service at 11:00 AM, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Brookfield Congregational Church or Medical College of Wisconsin to support medical oncology research, ATTN: Office of Development, PO Box 26509, Milwaukee, WI 53226.
A special thank you to Dr. Paul Ritch, Dr. Chris Lawton, Dr. Sean Marks, Dr. Angela Beckert and their teams at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin; Dr. Mark Dorow; staff at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice; Rev. Laura McLeod and Krause Funeral Homes.
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Bob Boelter
December 30, 2018
Peter was one of the most important people in my life and career. A Kind and generous man. Bob Boelter
Rita Gohlke
December 27, 2018
Dear Marifred, and family,
So sorry for your loss. Ed got in touch with me today with the news. I'd come to the service tomorrow, but have a horrible cold, and don't think anyone would appreciate my being there. May he Rest In Peace.
December 24, 2018
Please accept our sincere condolences to the family
and friends. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. May your hearts find comfort in the words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14. A wonderful hope of seeing your loved ones again.
Bill Kauper
December 23, 2018
Marifred and Bylow Family:
Peter was truly a one-of-a-kind person of great intelligence, human compassion, and generosity. I am proud to have worked professionally with Peter and thankful for the time I had with him and the wisdom he imparted on me and so many. Our thoughts are with you. Peace. Bill & Patty Kauper, Carefree, AZ
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