ZROSTLIK, Peter T. (1925-2004)

ZROSTLIK, AITCHISON, ASSINK, LAMOREUX, VAVRIK, ARMSTRONG, CARMODY, JAKOUBEK, OBORNY

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 3/11/2016 at 15:04:04

Peter T. Zrostlik, 1925-2004

December 22, 2004

Peter Thomas Zrostlik, 79, of Britt, died on Wednesday, December 15, 2004, at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 18, 2004, at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Britt. The Rev. Jerry Blake officiated. Dennis Brumm was the lector. Music was provided by organist, Brenda Smith who accompanied vocalists, Rhiannon and Zach Raulie.

Allan Doughan and Roger Jacobson ushered. Burial was in the St. John's Cemetery, Duncan. Military graveside services were provided by the Britt Veterans Ceremonial Unit. Services were under the direction of the Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel, Britt. Casket bearers were Mr. Zrostilk's grandsons, Tom Aitchison, Bryan Aitchison, Tim Assink, Seth Zrostlik, Nick Zrostlik and Jeff Lamoreux.

Pete, the son of Michael and Barbara Vavrik Zrostlik, was born on April 8, 1925, on the family farm near Duncan. He attended country schools and helped his parents with the farming.

On February 15, 1944, he was united in marriage with Imogene F. Steenlage in Duncan. Only days after their marriage, Pete reported for active duty in the United States Army. He was reported missing in action for a time and received the Purple Heart for injuries he received in battle.

Following his discharge, the couple farmed for a time. Later he was employed with Goodyear in Mason City. He then worked for his brother at Zrostlik Tire and then for Winnebago Industries in Forest City. Pete then worked for his nephew, Francis at IMT and later worked for him at Stellar Industries until his retirement.

Pete was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt, and the Knights of Columbus. He was also involved in the V.F.W. and the Britt American Legion. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage, fishing, playing cards, and bowling.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Imogene; four children, Judy Aitchison and special friend, Dale Armstrong of Britt, David and Lorna Zrostlik of Forest City, Deb and Bob Carmody of Britt, Ron Zrostlik of Lake Mills; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Barbara; son, Gary (Smokey); granddaughter, Kristina Lynn Aitchison; great-grandson, Logan Lamoreux; brothers, Frank, Joe, Sylvester, James and Edward; sisters, Mary Jakoubek, Agnes Oborny and infant sister, Helen.

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