Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2017, age 76. Loving husband of Nancy for 54 years. Devoted dad of Kim, Pete (Trish), Debbie, Tina (Jeff) Ball and Paul (fiancee Angie) Karpfinger. Adoring grandpa of 15, Amber (Fred) Jiles, Alex and Tony Kagan, Alyssa (Brandon) Schauz, Max and Maycee Karpfinger, Alexus, Jalen and Bryce Goodwine, Weston, Tori and Vanessa Ball, Adam and Jacob Bultman and Joey Karpfinger. Proud great grandpa of 3, Naomi, Mara and Liam Jiles. Special brother of Bro. Norbert “Nubs”, Tessie and Jake. Proceeded in death by his siblings Chuck, Barney and Tony. Further survived by other family members and friends.
Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin on Thursday, December 14, 2017, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Additional visitation at St. Stephens Catholic Church, 1441 West Oakwood Road, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, on Friday, December 15, 2017, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Burial to follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery.
A special thank you to Silverado Memory Care and families who cared for Pete in time of need.