Peterschmidt, Adrian T. (1928-2022)

PETERSCHMIDT, SCHMITZ, BRINCK

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 3/21/2022 at 15:53:36

Adrian T. “Pete” Peterschmidt, 93, died of natural causes Saturday, March 12, 2022 in West Des Moines, IA. He was born December 19, 1928 in Lee County Iowa to Frank and Myrtle (Holtkamp) Peterschmidt. Pete was the 2nd of 8 children growing up on a farm near West Point, Iowa. He attended St. Ambrose College and Iowa State University where he studied engineering.

Pete married Rosemary Schmitz in 1950 and together they had five children. His work career spanned 40 years with Barton Solvents in Bettendorf and Des Moines. He retired in 1991.

In later years, Pete reconnected with Pauline (Holtkamp) Brinck, a high school friend, and they were married in 1995.

Pete is survived by his wife Pauline, children Doug (Ann), Catherine Johnson, Mary (Bob) Bursaw, Tim (Brenda), 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Arlene, Juanita and Rita, his first wife Rosemary (Schmitz) Peterschmidt, and oldest son Ted.

A visitation is planned for 9:30 am Saturday, May 21st at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in West Des Moines, followed by a 10:30 am mass. The interment will take place at Mt. Calvary cemetery in Davenport, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church of West Des Moines, IA or the Alzheimer’s Association; alz.org. For a complete obituary and online condolences go to IlesCares.com.

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