In Loving Memory
Peter Waldron

VISITATION
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
4:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

VIGIL SERVICE
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
6:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
10:30 A.M.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Ayrshire, Iowa

CELEBRANT
Rev. Clem Currans

INTERMENT
Calvary Cemetery
Ayrshire, Iowa

Peter Allycen Waldron was born on May 25, 1944 to Ray and Clara Waldron. He grew up on the family farm with two older sisters (Beverly and Sharon) and a younger brother (Ed). Pete was driving tractor at five years old.

He attended grade school at Ayrshire Sacred Heart Catholic School, then graduated in 1962 from Emmetsburg Catholic High School. He went on to attend Iowa State University.

On May 1, 1965 Pete married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Kay Klaffke. Pete and Kay made their home in the Ayrshire area.

Pete enjoyed farming the family farm and working his Landrace hog operation.

Pete and Kay joined Shaklee in 1972 as an interesting hobby. It soon grew into a business. They enjoyed Bonus cars and trips to San Francisco, New Orleans, Toronto, Canada, Orlando and San Antonio.

Pete was a gifted welder and used his skill for Medford, Skyjack and then Ranco. While at Skyjack he "aced" his welder Certification for the U.S. and Canada.

When Pete went to work at Ranco he loved the "we are family" atmosphere and felt he had finally found his niche. He enjoyed the work and thought of his fellow employees as good friends. He treasured every day he worked there.

Pete gave his time as a Volunteer Fireman on the Silver Lake Fire Department and became a First Responder. He was also Secretary on the Calvary Cemetery Board.

The second love of his life was riding his motorcycle. He rode it to and from work, when the weather permitted. On the weekends, he often went for long rides. He would even go to the store for Kay if he could ride his bike!

Pete and Kay enjoyed dancing to The Senders. Pete's foot would start tapping along with 50's music, Rock N Roll and Country. He loved to 2 Step to "Family Tradition". He also enjoyed a good visit with family and friends old and new.

On May 1, 2015, Pete and Kay celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with close friends.

Pete passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa at the age of 71. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Sharon Schenatzki; and a brother, Ed Waldron.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn "Kay" Waldron of Ayrshire, Iowa; his sister, Beverly Jordan of Dubuque, Iowa; his best friend, "Scruffy"; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home