Peter W. Szymanski, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Arlington, VA.

Born in Kenosha on April 12, 1956, he was the son of the late Peter C. and Marilyn (nee: Robers) Szymanski.  He attended local schools and was a 1974 graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School.  Peter furthered his education and was a graduate of New Excelsior College and studied at Winona State University.

Pete was a member of the Reserve Officer Training Corps.  From October 10, 1981, until October 13, 1984, he honorably served in the U.S. Army.  He was on active duty in Detroit, MI and was an Army Reservist in MI.

On March 17, 1997, he was united in marriage to Kathi Hoener at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, their Kenosha Parish.

Pete began his 37 year civilian career with the United States Army at the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, MI.  He then became the installation manager at the Stratford Army Engine Plant in Stratford, CT for 22 years.

Pete will be remembered for his generosity, sharp wit and clever sense of humor.  He was an avid Packer fan, antique collector, music buff and liked to test himself by solving crossword puzzles in ink.

He is survived by his wife, Kathi; his two sisters, Patricia Moore and Nancy (Wallace “Chip”) Shilkus; his brother, Robert Szymanski; his loving in-laws, many loving nieces, nephews and Godchildren.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Douglas A. Moore, Sr.

Service Info

A visitation for Pete will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue. Full military honors will follow the service. Private inurnment will take place in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Union Grove.