Lloyd “Pete” Kruschke, 87, of Gillett, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay after a short illness. Pete was born on May 30, 1935, to the late Lloyd and Audrey (Frank) Kruschke lived in Gillett for his whole life. In 1964, Pete married Lorraine Wolf in Breed. He served in the U.S. Army and then worked at Warvel’s in Gillett until his retirement.
Pete started his retirement career by working at Zahn’s farm and then as a greeter at Walmart. He was the life of the party at all family events and always willing to help anyone out. Pete was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Gillett.
Pete is survived by his wife, Lorraine; brothers and sisters, Flora (Lee) Bottensek, Doug Kruschke, Beverly Wranosky, Wayne Kruschke, and JoAnn (Joe) Montie; and siblings-in-law, Edward (Judy) Wolf and Mary Ann Anderson. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Ed and Evelyn Wolf; brothers and sisters, Betty, Clarice, Karen, Dennis, and Dale; and siblings-in-law, Paul, Raymond and Delores.
Private services will be held for Pete.
Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.
The family would like to thank the staffs of Bellin Hospital and Unity Hospice for the care and compassion offered to Pete and his family during their time of need.
Lloyd Kruschke
