February 14, 1942 - July 9, 2023
Peter Swande Lepisto passed away on July 9, 2023 after a long illness. Pete was born in L’Anse, MI on February 14, 1942 and moved to CA in 1951. He is predeceased by his parents Swande and Elaine Lepisto, his brother, Henry Lepisto and his sister Marilyn Pirkola. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Carolyn (Jones) Lepisto, his daughter Nancy Dunham (David) and his son Michael (Anais), his grandson, Connor Dunham and granddaughter, Avery Dunham. Pete graduated from Stagg High School in 1959 and Stockton College in 1961. He served in the Army and trained in Gravity survey. The highlight of his life was his service in Japan, Papua New Guinea and various other locales. Pete worked for San Joaquin County for 35 years retiring as highway maintenance superintendent. He was active in SIRS branch 46, Maintenance Superintendent Assoc, Weber Point Coffee Club, and Faith and Zion Lutheran churches.
SERVICES:
A memorial service will be held on July 19, 2023 at 11:00am at Zion Lutheran Church, 808 Porter Way, Stockton.
Donations to Hospice or your favorite charity is preferred in lieu of flowers.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lepisto family.
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