Peter C. Pallesen

September 5, 1945 - June 11, 2017

Peter C. Pallesen of Jackson, MI passed away June 11, 2017. He was born in Racine, WI, on September 5, 1945, to Peter C. and Phyllis A. (Heffel) Pallesen, Sr. Pete graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine in 1963. On April 27, 1968, he married Mary K. Sorenson. Pete served in the US Army from 1966-1969. He completed an apprenticeship as a wood and metal patternmaker at Racine Steel Castings and worked in foundries in Wisconsin, Texas, and Michigan as a patternmaker and supervisor. Pete is survived by his wife Mary, his daughter Kathrin (Jamie) Bowe of Ft. Knox, KY, his son Matt of Racine, WI, and his granddaughters Mackenzie and Mikayla. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is also survived by his sister Patricia (Arnold) Janot, his brother Tom (Julie), and his brother-in-law Gus Sorenson as well as four nieces, a nephew, and several cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by a niece. Pete was a Lutheran by faith. He enjoyed music and played acoustic guitar. He coached youth soccer in Racine for many years and helped run a youth soccer league. He was a runner and bicyclist until his health declined. Pete was skilled with his hands at repairing or building around the house. He also enjoyed writing. Funeral services for Pete were held on Friday, June 16, 2017, in Jackson, MI. A visitation will be held at Wilson Funeral Home in Racine, WI, on Saturday, July 1, 2017, from to 10:30 am until 12 noon. Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery.