Peter was born on Jan. 14, 1954 in Drommershausen, Germany and passed away peacefully on June 13, 2018 at home in Placerville, CA. Peter was a gentle soul who enjoyed many activities such as wood-working, and tending to his garden. He had quite a green thumb. Peter was a professional chef from Germany. He moved to Placerville with his wife, Joanie, in 2006 and worked at Hang Town Fire Control in Diamond Springs. In the summers he and Joanie worked a model A popcorn truck. Peter and Joanie were married for 43 wonderful years.
He is survived by his wife, Joanie Karsch; his son Peter Ernst Karsch (Lexi Karsch) of Wheatland, CA; his daughter Gayla Elaine Smith of Butte, MT; his sisters Ute Kwossek and Ilona Hirschauser (Hans Jurgen Hirschauser); nephew Andre Kwossek; 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernst and Isolda Karsch and brother-in-law, Werner Kwossek.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 9am with a funeral service to follow at 10am at Chapel of the Pines, 2855 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, CA. A graveside service will immediately follow the funeral. The reception will be held at 3341 Newtown Road in Placerville.
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