Hugh “Pete” Tyson, 100 years old, lifelong resident of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019, at Brookside Care Center. Born in Kenosha, on June 9, 1919, he was the son of the late Francis C. and Henrietta (Scully) Tyson. On February 15, 1947, he married Lorraine Leineweber at St. George Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on May 5, 1982. On November 5, 1983, he married Mary Jane Savaglio at St. Therese Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on November 28, 2018. Pete honorably served his country from 1941 to 1946, as a Combat Infantryman in Patton’s Third Army, 5th Infantry Division, Eleventh Regiment, Company F. He participated in numerous actions in the European Theater of Operations (ETO). With his brothers he owned and operated Tyson’s Sporting Goods Store in Kenosha for over 50 years. Pete enjoyed traveling, tinkering around his house and yard, was a creative problem solver and was an expert at making something out of nothing. He is survived by his children, Judith (Bob) Houte, Ann (Dale) Herolt, David (Debra) Tyson, and Joan (Jeff) Zeimetz; 12 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; stepdaughters, Rosemary (Clifford) Stollings, Cathy (Chuck) Olsen, and Diana (William) Thomas; seven step-grandchildren; and 12 step-great-grandchildren; along with many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Gail Etta Tyson in 1965; his brothers Francis, Eugene, Robert, William, Bernard, and John, in childhood. Funeral services and entombment will be private. Arrangements were entrusted to Proko Funeral Home.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th Street Kenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Pete’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Rick Ridolfi
October 28, 2019
To the Tyson Family."May GOD comfort you".My life long memories of your Dad are . He was a man with a smile, a lesson to learn, an ever present willing to help, to share his knowledge and his love for neighbor. Mom has mentioned so many times of his/ your gifts of giving and sharing anything to help us city folk way back when we moved to the neighborhood. From tools , games , camping. Leaf raking. Hours in the sand box. Life in the country. Especially on our first camping trip. Mom says you all let us use everything we would need. All we had to get was the camper. And then his invitations to his home north. Thank you Mr. Tyson. . The Tyson family always were and will be in my daily prayers. You are a treasure. GOD BLESSRick & Robin Ridolfi
Carol O'Neal
October 21, 2019
From the family of Eugene and LaVerne Haney: Our sincere condolences on the death of your dad. We will always remember Pete's sense of humor and warm smile. We were all lucky to have known him. May he rest in peace...
Mary Blaesius
October 21, 2019
I remember all his "discussions" with Jim...wonder what those minds are coming up with now. I remember the time he and I talked about me wanting a new stove (golden harvest was it's color)--he had a great idea--just unplug it and tell Jim it isn't working and we need a new stove! Ha--such a character! May all those good memories stay in your heart! Hugs.
Betty Falcon
October 21, 2019
God Bless This Wonderful Man! What a beautiful long life you all shared with your Dad! My sincere sympathy to all of you! My prayers are with you!Love To All!Betty Falcon
Lowanda
October 18, 2019
My condolences to your family. In your sorrow may there be hope, in your thoughts may there be peace, in your heart may there be be healing. Psalm 147:73 assures us "He (Jehovah God) heals the broken hearted,He binds up our wounds". May you find comfort in God's Words at this difficult time.