Pete was born October 22, 1934 in Sheboygan to Julius and Helen (Schaetzel) Schils. He graduated from Sheboygan North High School, Class of 1951. Pete continued his education at Notre Dame and the University of Wisconsin – Madison where he received a BA Degree in Business and was President of his fraternity Phi Gamma Delta.
Pete served his country in the U.S. Navy, retiring from the reserves with the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
He began his career in real estate in 1958 and shortly after formed Ballschmider-Schils Real Estate. Not one to like a lack of purpose, he finally retired at the age of 75 in 2010. Pete was President of the Sheboygan County and Wisconsin Board or Realtors, chaired the Sheboygan Republican Party, was President of Sheboygan Rotary Club and the Sheboygan Economics Club. He also served on the Real Estate Examining Board and the Wisconsin Funeral Directors Examining Board.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include a daughter, Mia (Robert) Schils McMillan of Plymouth; two grandchildren, Maya and Jostin; a sister, Mary Rohde of Sheboygan; and special friend and companion, Pat Lippert; and other family members and friends.
Pete truly enjoyed life. He was an avid outdoorsman and golfer belonging to Pine Hills and Quit Qui Oc. In his later years he spent much of his time on Butterfly Lake near Wausaukee and when in town could be found at the Yacht Club. Pete enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was always known for his sharp sense of humor and his soft heart.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. at St. Clement Catholic Church by Rev. James E. Connell, the Pastor. Interment will take place in Wildwood Cemetery. A time of visitation and support will be held at St. Clement church on Tuesday from 11:30 until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions would be appreciated for the memorial fund established in his name.
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