Peter A. Kroes, 87, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at Washington Manor, surrounded by his loving family. On January 1, 1922, he was born in Chicago, the son of the late Andre S. and Helen M. (Kleinbeck) Kroes. Peter was a member of the United States Army serving five years. On January 12, 1946, he married Marian R. Sullivan in Chicago. They moved to Kenosha in 1970 and have resided here since. He was employed by American Brass, as a Warehouse Superintendent until his retirement in 1981. Peter was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church and the American Contract Bridge League. He was also a very avid golfer. He is survived by his wife, Marian; his three sons, Peter A. (Kathy) Kroes, Bruce E. Kroes, and Lawrence A. Kroes; a daughter, Marie E. (Don) Lang; two sisters, Agnes "Brownie" and Louise; and five grandchildren, Lisa, Jon, Donny, Jennifer, and Greg. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert K. Kroes. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 1st, at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. A visitation will be held on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church or Hospice Alliance would be greatly appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Peter’s Online Memorial at:www.prokofuneralhome.com