
Adrian T. ‘Pete’ Peterschmidt
Adrian T. “Pete” Peterschmidt, 93, died of natural causes Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Des Moines. He was born in Lee County, grew up on a farm near West Point, and attended St. Ambrose College and Iowa State University where he studied engineering. He married Rosemary Schmitz in 1950. They had five children. His career spanned 40 years with Barton Solvents in Davenport and Des Moines. He retired in 1991.
In later years, Pete reconnected with Pauline Brinck, a high school friend, and they were married in 1995. He is survived by his wife, Pauline; children Doug (Ann), Catherine Johnson, Mary (Bob) Bursaw, Tim (Brenda); and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosemary (Schmitz) Peterschmidt, and son Ted.
A visitation is planned for 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in West Des Moines, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass. Internment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Davenport. For a complete obituary, go to IlesCares.com.
In later years, Pete reconnected with Pauline Brinck, a high school friend, and they were married in 1995. He is survived by his wife, Pauline; children Doug (Ann), Catherine Johnson, Mary (Bob) Bursaw, Tim (Brenda); and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosemary (Schmitz) Peterschmidt, and son Ted.
A visitation is planned for 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in West Des Moines, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass. Internment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Davenport. For a complete obituary, go to IlesCares.com.