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Joseph Alexander Peterchak

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Feb 14, 1940 – Dec 25, 2017

Service Details

Memorial Service at the funeral home Saturday, JANUARY 6TH at 5:00 p.m.

Visitation 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service

Private burial in Southern Wisconsin Veteran Memorial Cemetery- Union Grove

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 In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials to the Medical College of Wisconsin for cancer research. Medical College of Wisconsin Attn:  Office of Development 8701 Watertown Plank Rd. P.O. Box 26509 Milwaukee, WI 53226 Phone # 414-955-4700. Or please go to this link and select cancer research.   https://mcwsupport.mcw.edu/makeagift.

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Joseph “Joe” Peterchak, 77, passed away at his residence on Monday, December 25, 2017, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Racine on February 14, 1940 the son of the late Joseph A. and Alma (nee: Kriesel) Peterchak. On October 17, 1959, in Trinity Lutheran Church here in Racine, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Sonja Jean Jensen.

Joe had been employed by S.C. Johnson & Son for over 30 years and later was a loyal and valued employee of the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home.  He was a member of the S.C. Johnson 20 Year Club, the J.M.B.A., and served on its’ board of directors. Joe played all kinds of sports, especially baseball and bowling. He served his country with the U.S. Army.

Surviving are his wife Sonja; their children and their families, Joseph (Jeanne Picerne) Peterchak, Joelle, and Chelsea, Renee (Jeff) Brnak, Jered, Calie (Matt), Kelly, Ashley (Jeff), and Claire (Colin), Lauri (Peter Tjaden) Gatto; Daniel, Annette (Steve), Peter Jr.(Teresa), Meghan (Brian), Erin (Paul) and Brett; and Lisa (Dean) Hutson; Britany, Zachary, Paul, and Tiffany; his many loving great grandchildren; brother, James (Carol) Peterchak; in-laws, Jim Weber, Dale (Karen) Weber, Simone (Ron) Lembcke, Judy (Ken) Damaschke Sr., nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his son-in-law Peter Gatto, mother-in-law, Annes Weber, and uncle, Louis Peterchak.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, January 6th, at 5:00 p.m., with Rev. Daniel Feldscher officiating. Relatives and friends can meet with the family from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Private burial, with full military honors, will take place at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials to the Medical College of Wisconsin for cancer research. Medical College of Wisconsin Attn:  Office of Development 8701 Watertown Plank Rd. P.O. Box 26509 Milwaukee, WI 53226 Phone # 414-955-4700. Or please go to this link and select cancer research.   https://mcwsupport.mcw.edu/makeagift.

A special thanks to Dr. Michael Mullane and his staff for the loving care shown to Joe during his illness.                                            

Guestbook Entries

  1. Anonymous says

    Dear Sonja and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
    May the memories of Joe bring joy to your hearts and smiles to your faces.
    Much Peace,
    Kris, Mia & family

  2. dean gotch says

    sonja ,joe jr,renee,.laurie and lisa sorry to hear of your loss hes in a better place now ,take care

  4. Dawn Lambert says

    So sorry to hear of your father’s passing Renee. Remember he’s still in your heart …always.

  5. Tammy Rosio says

    All are in my thoughts and prayers. The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.. Psalm 29:11

  6. Dr and Mrs James Hammes says

    Dear Sonja

    Jim and I are saddened to read about Joes death. He was always a special man and we hold fond memories of him thru the years that you Sonja were employed by us. You both were” family” Unfortunately we are now challenged with health issues and probably will be unable to join you at the celebration of his life but we will hold you in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time for you Sonja and family.
    Hugs Jim and Barb Hammes

  7. June Kriesel-Vandenberg says

    Dear extended family. I am sorry for your loss. Spending Christmas in heaven must have been the most glorious chorus.
    Cousin
    June Kriesel-Vandenberg (yes, one of the twins)

  8. Cindy (Kriesel) Uecker says

    I have wonderful memories of Joe & Sonja as I was growing up! Always a pleasure to have visit the Ed & Marge Kriesel family and the Kriesel reunions! I am saddened I cannot make the funeral service. I would love to be there! Truly a great person to honor and celebrate the life of. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  9. Anonymous says

    So sorry for your loss Sonja! I did not know Joseph or you well, but the love between you both touched my heart.
    May he rest in peace!

  10. Hosp Employee says

    Sonja I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I only met you guys a few times you both touched my heart!!
    Your kindness, positive attitudes, and the obvious love you shared was so inspirational to me.
    Thank you for showing me that true, unconditonal love still exists!
    You are in my prayers!!

  11. M says

    Sonja I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I only met you guys a few times you both touched my heart!!
    Your kindness, positive attitudes, and the obvious love you shared was so inspirational to me.
    Thank you for showing me that true, unconditonal love still exists!
    You are in my prayers!!

  12. Scott and Susan Blaesing says

    Dear Sonja and family~

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time! We have such fond memories of a kind, gentle and good humored man! He will be greatly missed!

    Love and hugs to you all!

  13. Scott and Susan Blaesing says

    Sonja and family~

    Our deepest sympathies to you all. Joe was always a kind, gentle and good humored man! He will be greatly missed! Our love to you all!

  14. Rob, Stacy, and Jaden Johnson says

    To Joe and the Peterchak Family,
    We are sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

  15. Wayne Hejny says

    Sonja sorry about Joe passing. I always had a good conversation with Joe when he came into my State Farm Ins. office. Again I’am sorry. Wayne Hejny

  16. Joe Hegner and Family says

    Sonia and family –
    Our hearts go out to all of you. Joe was a great man. I have great memories of golfing( and bantering) with Joe, Joe and my Dad. I cherish those memories.
    While the world is a bit less friendly and funny without Joe, we all now have an incredible role model on how to face life’s greatest adversity with grace, courage and humility. May you all take solace and comfort in the legacy of Joe’s strength of character and his journey-ending arrival into the kingdom of Heaven. God speed to all of you.

  17. Heidi Jensen-Sheckles says

    To Laurie, Lisa, and Renee

    I’m so saddened to read of the loss of your father. I pray the love of family and the peace of God be with you through this difficult time and always. Keep your father’s memory alive in your hearts. ♥️

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December 1, 2023

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