Peter Ozolins

Peter Ozolins, 79, of Fond du Lac, WI, gained his Angel Wings on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Peter was born on November 18, 1943, in Jelgava, Latvia, to Janis and Alma Ozolins. Due to communism, he lived with his mother and Aunt in a displaced people camp until they were sponsored by a church to come to the United States. At the young age of 8, Peter and his family traveled through Ellis Island where their new lives began. Peter and his family made their way to Fond du Lac, WI, where most of his schooling was completed. He graduated from L.P. Goodrich High School. He then went on to enlist and serve in the United States Air Force. Peter lived a colorful life, with so many stories to tell! He loved and adored his family and all the activities that went along with them. He was an amazing baseball/softball player. Finally hanging up the glove at the fine age of 68. He enjoyed camping with his family and camping friends up at Flanagan’s Pearl Lake. He was a member of the previous Elk’s Lodge #57 and was very active in most of their activities (due to his daughter who always volunteered him). Peter retired from Mercury Marine of 42 years as a Semi Driver, earning an award for 40 Million Miles Accident free. After his career ended with Mercury Marine, he started a job at Calvary Cemetery. This job was intended to be a little side gig to get him out of the house. It ended up being his most favorite job, and it wasn’t just a side job, some weeks he worked 40+ hours. The crew at Calvary Cemetery became his extended family! He LOVED everyone he had ever worked with. He lit up when he would talk about wheat he had to do at the cemetery. My mom’s running joke was “had I known this was going to make him so happy, we would have bought him a cemetery years ago”. He truly was our most favorite “caretaker”. Our family will forever be grateful to all our Calvary Cemetery friends. Peter is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, his children, grandchildren, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews, and many long-time friends. A Celebration of Life will be planned by the family in the future. For those who knew Peter, his family ask that you continue to share his funny Latvian stories! A man like Peter Ozolins should NOT be forgotten.

Peter Ozolins

November 18, 1943 - January 22, 2023