Peter George Reshetar, 90, of Austin, Minn., died Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at the New Richland Care Center.

He was born March 27, 1924, in Brainerd, Minn., to George and Helen (Stenech) Reshetar. He attended school in Brainerd, and later went to work as a mechanic. Peter proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1943 until 1946, serving in World War II as an 82nd Airborne paratrooper. On Sept. 3, 1946, Peter married Grace Lettie Thompson in Minneapolis, Minn. Early in their marriage, Peter and Grace moved from Minneapolis to Austin. The couple raised two children. Over the years, he was employed by Usem’s, and then Sears until his retirement. Peter enjoyed being active and spent his leisure time woodworking, camping, fishing, hunting, and helping Grace with gardening and canning. He kept a beautiful gladiola garden. Grace passed away in February 2009.

Peter is survived by his children Ronald (Janet) Reshetar of Alden, Minn.; and Judy (Ronald) Lunt of Barrington, Ill.; seven grandchildren, Eric (Christine) Lunt, Brian Lunt, Christian (Lissa) Lunt, and Blake (Susan) Lunt, all of Illinois, David (Lori) Hensche, Daniel (Amanda) Hensche, both living in Minnesota, and Bethanie (Shelton) Crowder of Kentucky; 17 great-grandchildren; five great great-grandchildren; a brother, William Reshetar of Minneapolis.

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Helen Reshetar, his wife Grace Reshetar, his brothers John, Joseph, Harry, and George, his sisters Helen, Mary, and Anne.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday April 22, 2014, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 21, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials can be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, or to the family in memory of Peter. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.