Peter S. Pilger
Peter S. Pilger
Peter "Pete" Schoen Pilger, age 56, of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on November 13, 1959 to Richard and Kay (Schoenoff) Pilger in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.He was a graduate of Baraboo High School and later received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Wisconsin - Steven's Point. Pete worked for 25 years at the Oxford Federal Prison, until his retirement in 2010. During his retirement he enjoyed working at Timbavati Wildlife Park where he cared for the animals and running the train. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, and proud member of Pheasants Forever. Pete was a beloved friend, brother, and son with having many long standing friendships from childhood to the present. He will be remembered for his loving, kind heart and generosity to all who knew him. Pete is survived by his mother, Kay Pilger; sister, Eve (Pilger) Pomrening; girlfriend, Ruth Steinhorst-Kasper; granddaughters, Arianna "Anna", Kayly, and Ella; niece, Sydney; as well as extended family, Richard (Geri), Mike, Mark (Kim), and Amy (Jerry) Schoenoff, Janet Alm and Patty Ranzenberger, and Jay Pilger. He is further survived by many family and friends.He was preceded in death by his father, Richard; maternal grandparents, Kurt and Evelyn Schoenoff; paternal grandparents, Elmer and Bernice Pilger; and close cousin, Kurt Schoenoff. A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Friday, April 8, 2016 at the Redlin Funeral Home in Baraboo with Pastor Doug Fauth officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 4PM-7PM at the funeral home, as well as on Friday from 10Am until the time of service. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nursing staff of the UW Hospital Trauma and Life Support Center for their compassionate and loving care.