Peter Martin Post, Sr. Orland Park, Illinois Obituary

Peter Martin Post, Sr.

Peter Martin Post, Sr., age 89, beloved husband for 62 years to the late Jeanette “Jen” nee Groenewold. Loving father of Peter M. Jr. (Caryl) and Debi (Mike) Van Eps. Dear grandfather of Matt (Emily), Marc, Luke (Mary), and Leah Post; Brian (Lori) Van Eps, Kristin (Chase) Bailey, and Michelle (Lucas) Roselius. Dearest great-grandfather of Skylar and Heidi. Fond brother of Clarence, Marge (Andy) Buikema, Rich, Alice, and Harold “Moe” (Joan). Preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was a World War II Veteran and a man of integrity with a strong sense of devotion which he displayed in caring for his ailing wife for many years. His strength will be missed, yet his reunion in heaven will be celebrated. Visitation Sunday, January 30, 2011, from 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Stickney, IL. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Peter’s life at his Memorial Service Monday, January 31, 2011, 11:30 a.m. at Christ Community Church 13400 Bell Rd. Lemont, IL. Memorials to Elim Christian Services or Trinity Christian College preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
July 4, 1921 - January 26, 201107/04/192101/26/2011
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Peter Martin Post, Sr., age 89, beloved husband for 62 years to the late Jeanette “Jen” nee Groenewold. Loving father of Peter M. Jr. (Caryl) and Debi (Mike) Van Eps. Dear grandfather of Matt (Emily), Marc, Luke (Mary), and Leah Post; Brian (Lori) Van Eps, Kristin (Chase) Bailey, and Michelle (Lucas) Roselius. Dearest great-grandfather of Skylar and Heidi. Fond brother of Clarence, Marge (Andy) Buikema, Rich, Alice, and Harold “Moe” (Joan). Preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was a World War II Veteran and a man of integrity with a strong sense of devotion which he displayed in caring for his ailing wife for many years. His strength will be missed, yet his reunion in heaven will be celebrated. Visitation Sunday, January 30, 2011, from 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Stickney, IL. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Peter’s life at his Memorial Service Monday, January 31, 2011, 11:30 a.m. at Christ Community Church 13400 Bell Rd. Lemont, IL. Memorials to Elim Christian Services or Trinity Christian College preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

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Jan
30
Visitation
Sunday, January 30 2011
03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Colonial Chapel
15525 S. 73rd Ave.
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
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31
Service
Monday, January 31 2011
11:30 AM
Christ Community Church
13400 S. Bell Rd.
LEMONT, IL 60439
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