Peterka Tom Thomas J.
April 18, 2009
Peterka, Thomas J. “Tom”, 58, Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School instructor, died Saturday, April 18, 2009. Visitation with the family will begin at 6:00 P.M. with Rosary to follow at 8:00 P.M., both Wednesday, April 22, Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Funeral service, 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 23, St. Marys Cathedral. Survivors: wife, Martha; sons, Aaron and Andrew of Wichita; brothers and sisters, Delores Young and Larry Peterka of Nebraska, Don Peterka and Rita Peterka of South Dakota; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Tom will be missed by family, friends, colleagues and students. Memorials established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and American Cancer Society.
Visitation with the family will begin at 6:00 P.M. with Rosary to follow at 8:00 P.M., both Wednesday, April 22, Downing Lahey Mortuary West.
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Dear Martha and family, I was so saddened to learn of Tom’s death. I was his grad advisor and professor when he worked on an MA in Spanish at Wichita State. Tom was such a gentleman. He was also one of those students all professors dream of: well-prepared, interested, completely engaged during class. May wonderful memories and God’s grace sustain you during this difficult time.
My very dear brother, I will miss you with all my heart. I love you for all eternity. Delores
Martha: I was so saddened to hear about Tom. John Vavra called me to let me know. I will give you a little time and then I would like to give you a call and chat. Dan Peterka St. Louis, Mo.
May Tom rest in peace, I will miss him. I very much enjoyed teaching with him. He was so pleasant to be around, always helpful and such a good French teacher. All of his students were fortunate to have had him as a teacher. God bless his family.
Dear Martha, Aaron and Andrew, I am so sorry for your loss of a wonderful husband and father. I remember all the gracious hospitality and kindness that all of you shared with me when I accompanied Andrew home on many occasions. The good meals, the conversations on a variety of subjects and the feeling of being a part of your family if only for a brief period of time during our two hour visits. May God be with you during the healing process.