Peter J. Klekotka, 97, of Milmont Park died May 19, 2019 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Born and raised in Chester, he was the son of the late Stanley and Antonina Szal Klekotka and moved to his late residence over 60 years ago.

Peter was a graduate of Eddystone High School, class of 1941, after attending Immaculate Heart of Mary and Archmere Academy for three years. He was a decorated veteran who served in the US Army during WWII and received the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the WWII Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Peter was last employed by Westinghouse before he retired in 1983, and previously was self-employed. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace RC Church.

Peter was predeceased by his siblings, Stanley, Edward, Walter, Cecelia and Loretta.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Jane A. Rzasa; his children, Peter J. Klekotka (Eileen), Nancy J. Klekotka Picarello (James F.) and Ronald P. Klekotka (Robin); his grandson, Jason Klekotka and his great grandson, Ashton Klekotka.

Funeral Mass: 10:30 AM Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Our Lady of Peace RC Church, 208 Milmont Ave., Milmont Park, where relatives and friends may call from 9:15-10:15 AM.

Burial: SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery

Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106