Peter Kokal
Aug. 5, 1943 – Feb. 15, 2022
Peter Kokal, of Clarkdale, GA, passed away February 15, 2022, at home of natural causes.

He was born August 5, 1943 in Eveleth, MN to Peter and Emily (Belardinelli) Kokal.
Peter enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1963 and was honorably discharged in 1967. While stationed in Ethiopia, Africa, he met and later married Marlene Wilson. They had three children, Jennifer, Angela and Peter. They later divorced.
He worked for Lockheed Martin, in Marietta, GA, for 43 years as a Flight Line Mechanic. He received a number of commendations throughout his years there. A career he thoroughly enjoyed and took great pride in.
Peter enjoyed the simple things in life, a hot cup of coffee, his daily newspaper, crosswords, music and a love for treasure hunting.
Peter is survived by his children, Jennifer Kokal of Danbury, WI, Angela (Mick) Shirley of Oxford Junction, IA, Peter J. (Wendy) Kokal of Charles City, IA; grandchildren, Brandon (Nicki) Kokal, Nicholas Shirley, Nathan (Samantha) Shirley, Alexandra (Christopher) Kerber, Ryan Begemann; great grandchildren, Julia and Hailie Gavin, Brynlee Kokal, Rowan and Violet Shirley, Evan and Drew Kerber; sisters, Delores (Bob) Olsen, DeeAnn (Ralph) Mannila, Rosemary (Bob) Brandt; brother, Richard Kokal and special friend, Jackie Brodie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Emily Kokal-Nelson; brothers, Donald and Bruce Kokal; sister-in-law, Kathleen Kokal.
A Celebration of Life will be April 9 at 12-4 p.m., at the American Legion – 921 Gresham Ave NE Marietta, GA
A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home, Eveleth. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
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