Gerald I. Peterik, age 74, a Kiel resident, died peacefully with his son by his side at St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee on Friday evening, May 4, 2018.
Gerald was born in Two Rivers on October 4, 1943, son of the late Ivan and Lillian (Hrdina) Peterik. He was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers. He continued his education at LTC. He was employed with IBM for a short time, and then joined Wells Fargo working in the IT department for over 20 years. On April 17, 1971 he married the love of his life, Bernadette Oehlke at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Two Rivers. Gerald was very proud of his family, especially his boys. He was their Boy Scout leader for many years. Gerald also enjoyed spending time with his wife, together they enjoyed gardening. He always made time to watch a Brewer or Packer game or a NASCAR race.
He is survived by his son: Steven Peterik, Kansas City; two sisters: Mary Peterik, Two Rivers and Jean (George) Doncheck, Green Bay; three sisters-in-law: Janice (Roger) Pingel, Theresa (Mike) Recha and Janet Oehlke and one brother-in-law: Roy (Chele) Oehlke, Jr. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many special friends.
Gerald is preceded in death by his wife, Bernadette, son: Daniel, parents: Ivan and Lillian and sister: Diane Sachse.
Funeral Services for Gerald will be held at 3:00PM on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home (815 6th Street), Kiel. Per Gerald's wishes, cremation will follow the service and inurment will take place at Knollwood Memorial Park at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday from 1:00PM until the time of service at 3:00PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Boy Scouts of America Mid-Iowa Council. https://www.midiowacouncilbsa.org/donate