Peter Klabechek

Peter C. Klabechek, 70, of Manitowoc. Beloved husband, brother, father, friend
passed away surrounded by family on Thursday March 8 after a brief illness. He was born in Sheboygan on January 18, 1948 to Clarence and Lucille Klabechek. He was a Class of '66 graduate of North High School in Sheboygan. Peter worked at R.P. Honold and Aldag Honold.
Peter was a proud Sheet Metal tradesman and a member of the Wisconsin Sheet Metal Workers Union. He began his trade out of high school and retired in 2000. In 2001 Peter married Marie Arens. They owned and operated Hika Bay Tavern in Cleveland for over 25 years.
He was an avid sportsman that enjoyed fishing and hunting, which he instilled in his son and granddaughter. He enjoyed deer and bear hunting up north with friends, fishing on Lake Michigan and Lake Winnebago, and waterfowl hunting with his chocolate lab Jake.
He looked forward to the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed his vegetable garden, camping, and watching the Packers win. He and Marie enjoyed vacations with friends and family and a spin around the dance floor.
Survived by wife Marie, sisters Betty and Donna, children Matt, Cindy (Michael), and Katie (Scott), grandchildren Paige, Payton, Myles, and Luca, and good friend Bob Swita.
Preceded in death by parents, mother-in-law Helen Arens, sister-in-law Sandy Wiegand, and grandchildren Tara Jane Klabechek and Bradley Matthew Klabechek.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Zimmer Westview Funeral Home on Tuesday from 1:00 until the time of service at 4:00. Zimmer Westview is located at W2132 Garton Road, Sheboygan. Please visit www.zimmerfuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook.
Peter's family would like to express a thank you to Newton First Responders,
Manitowoc Fire and Rescue, and the entire CCU staff at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc.