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 Peter
W. Mahoney, age 71, of Arkdale, Wisconsin passed away on
December 21, 2010 at the Villa Pines Living Center in
Friendship, Wisconsin following a short battle with lung
cancer.
A memorial gathering will be from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
on Sunday, December 26, 2010 at the Roseberry's Funeral Home
in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Peter was born November 16, 1939 in Owosso, Michigan to
Edwin and Shirly Mahoney. His family moved to Kansas in
1949 and he graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School
in 1956. Immediately following high school Peter
enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served
for 21 years with several tours in Vietnam. He retired in
1978 as MSGT/E8.
Peter moved to Adams County 1976 and finished his career in
the Marines as a recruiter in Wisconsin Rapids. He
worked for 17 years at Castle Rock Container as a supervisor
and during this time he met Joann Schoff. They were married
on January 21, 1992 in Las Vegas.
During his retirement he enjoyed golf and hunting and was an
avid Packers and Yankees fan.
Day is
done, gone the sun from the lake, from the hill, from
the sky.
All is
well, safely rest. God is nigh.
Thanks
and praise for our days �neath the sun, �neath the
stars.
�neath
the sky.
As we
go, this we know. God is nigh.
Semper Fi
He was preceded in death by his
parents Edwin and Shirley Mahoney
Survivors:
Wife: Joann Mahoney of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Brother: John Mahoney of, Kansas
Brother: Jim (Marian) Mahoney of, Kansas
Sister: Alice Jane Mahoney of, Kansas
Daughter: Shirly Robertson of, Kansas
Son: Patrick Mahoney of, Florida
Daughter: Becky Kirsenlohr of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son: Nick Schoff of Baraboo, Wisconsin
13 grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren
Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit
www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and
further information.
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