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Peter Wilson Obituary
St. Cloud - Peter "Pete" J. Wilson, 69, of Kimball died October 12 at Cherrywood Advanced Care Center in St Cloud in his wife's embrace. A memorial gathering will be Thursday, October 24th, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., at the American Legion in Clearwater MN. A short prayer service will be at 7:00 p.m.
Pete was born September 21, 1950 in St Cloud, MN to Woodrow and Geraine Wilson. Several years after the death of his father, Pete's mother married Clarence Pfuhl who became "Dad" to Pete. Pete graduated from ¬St Cloud Tech High School in 1968 and St. Cloud Technical College. He married Peggy Schmitz, Waite Park, in 1976 and they enjoyed many adventures together through the years.
Pete was drawn to machinery, engines, and working with steel, and had a natural talent for designing, building and troubleshooting. He put those talents to work as the equipment superintendent for Barbarossa & Sons, Osseo MN for more than 32 years.
Pete also enjoyed new technology, auto racing, vintage aircraft, putzing at the hobby farm, and winters in Daytona Beach. He was a witty, generous man and chose to donate brain tissue to the Mayo Clinic to help in the research of cerebral vascular disease.
Pete and Peggy are thankful for the excellent, compassionate care Pete received at Cherrywood the past five months, and from St Croix Hospice (Sartell) in the final leg of his journey home.
Pete is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Peggy; his sister Toni Jo (Wilson) McKenzie (Allen McKenzie) of Sartell; brother Paul Pfuhl (Joyce Johnson) of Monticello, and nephews Kurt McKenzie and Adam Pfuhl. Preceding him in death were his parents, step-father, and nephew Craig McKenzie.
Memorials to St Croix Hospice (2330 Troop Drive, Ste 102, Sartell MN 56377) or the hospice of your choice are welcome.
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Nick & Kathy Zwilling
October 24, 2019
Peggy,
Please know we are thinking of you during this difficult time. Our condolences for your loss.
Scott Hedlund
October 23, 2019
So sorry to hear of Pete's passing. I know how you feel Kathy left us 19 yrs ago. It is hard not to be sad but try to be happy because of the time you had. And he is in a better place.
James Suchy
October 19, 2019
I enjoyed working with Pete and sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to you Peggy and I heard of his passing too late to attend prayer services Thursday.
Eunice Sankey
October 19, 2019
So sorry to read this, Peggy, and I know this is a very hard time for you. Very grateful for the memories that you and Pete have made over the years to keep in your heart forever.
Nancy Stanz
October 18, 2019
So sorry, Peggy, to hear of Pete's passing. His trials and pain are now in the past. To ease your pain remember those happier moments you spent together and that the world is a better place because of his time on earth with you.
Nancy Stanz
October 18, 2019
So sorry, Peggy, to hear of Pete's passing. His earthly trials and pain are past. Remembering so many happier times will help you through the coming months and years. Praying for all left behind.
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