Peter Ugorek, 75
Peter Ugorek, of Stevens Point, formerly of Chicago, Ill, passed away April 19, 2023 at the Wellington Place in Stevens Point, at the age of 75.
A funeral service for Peter will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Shuda Funeral Home, 3200 Stanley St., Stevens Point. Friends and family are invited to gather and share memories at the funeral home on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. A private burial will take place at a later time at Guardian Angel Cemetery in Stevens Point.
Peter was born April 12, 1948 in Chicago, Ill.; son of Leonard and Bernice (née Moscinski) Ugorek. As a young boy, Peter grew up in the Chicago area, graduating from Lane Tech College Prep High School.
Following high school, Peter moved to Stevens Point in pursuit of his dream; to be a firefighter. Although he had a small hiatus, while bravely serving his country in the Vietnam War, he ultimately achieved his dream through hard work and dedication. In 1984, he proudly began serving the Stevens Point community as the fire chief of the Stevens Point Fire Department, and did so for 16 years.
Peter also had a fascination with model railroading. He was an active member of the Waupaca Model Railroader’s Club and had a collection of his own. Peter is remembered as a passionate man who worked tirelessly to provide for his family.
Peter is survived by his nephew, Michael (Emily) Ugorek of Chicago, Ill.
Peter was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Bernice; his wife, Elizabeth; his brother and sister-in-law, Randall and Diane Ugorek; and his sister and brother-in-law, Anne Ugorek and Mark Cloherty.
For those wishing to express their sympathy, in lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests donations be made in Peter’s name to the Waupaca Model Railroader’s Club (WAMR). Donations can be mailed to: Dennis Cook; C/O WAMR; 10506 Berberg Road; Amherst, Wis., 54406.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.shudafuneral.com.
