Peter was born in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada on September 26, 1940 to Paul Sr & Alta (Cooper) Gelatt. The family eventually settled in Central Lake, Michigan, when Peter was a small boy. It was there, some years later, that he met his bride, Barbara, who has been by his side for over 57 years.They married on August 20, 1966 and together faithfully served the Lord, as Peter pastored churches in Pennsylvania, Arkansas and Michigan. They lived in Sears, Michigan for 26 years, where he raised golden retrievers, and many different kinds of farm animals, much to the delight of his grandchildren. Peter & Barbara relocated to the Alto/Lake Odessa area in 2021 to be closer to their family.
Peter loved serving the Lord by ministering to people. He had a gift for knowing how to relate to people where they were, and made an impact on their lives with his compassion and care. He leaves a legacy of faithful service to his Savior, and a family who always knew of his deep and abiding love for each of them.
Peter is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Kay (Patton), children Karin & Dennis Hulbert of Alto, MI, Joseph & Janelle Gelatt of Wasilla, AK, Joshua & Amy Gelatt of Hays, KS and Micah & Johanna Gelatt of Palmer, AK, 20 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren, with another due to arrive in August. He is also survived by his brothers Daniel and Jim Gelatt and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Peter was preceded in death by his parents Paul Sr & Alta, Baby Gelatt who went to heaven in 1967, brothers Paul Jr and Stephen Gelatt, sister Ruth Miller, nephews Timothy and Jonathan Gelatt, parents-in-law Seward and Leila Patton, sister-in-law Beverly Willson and brother-in-law Kenneth Patton.
The service for Peter will be on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Calvary Grace Brethren Church in Alto, Michigan at 12 pm, with Pastor Powers Payton officiating. Visitation will begin at 11 am, with a luncheon to follow the service. Burial will take place at a later date in the spring at Southern Cemetery in Central Lake, Michigan.
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