Peter Francis Mikowski

Pete was born on April 26, 1927 in Cedar, the son of Francis and Rose (Fleis) Mikowski. He joined the United States Army and was a Lifetime Member of the VFW Cherryland Post. In 1954, he married Dorothy Lindter, who passed away in 1992. In 2009, he married Muriel Keller.

Pete was a highly sought-after, talented mason and partner at Holcomb Masonry. He was also a gifted woodworker, making many projects over the years for family members. He built a cottage on Lake Leelanau and completely renovated his family home. Pete was an avid gardener and had a true passion for fishing and hunting. He loved his family and was very proud of his children. Pete welcomed his daughters-in-law as if they were his own children. He was a kind and thoughtful husband who wasn’t afraid to express love and affection.

Pete is survived by his wife, Muriel Mikowski; children, Chuck (Cheri) Mikowski, and Jeff (Nancy) Mikowski; grandchildren, Greg (Marie) Mikowski, Cassandra (Mark) Quearry, Alan Mikowski, and Jennifer (fiancé Blaine Peterson) Mikowski; and great grandson, Dominic Mikowski.

Preceding him in death are his wife, Dorothy Mikowski; parents, Francis and Rose Mikowski; and sons, Mike and Teddy Mikowski.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., with a memorial service at 7 p.m., at Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Hospice of Michigan, Traverse City.

Please share your fond memories or Pete at www.CovellFuneralHomes.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City.