Peter Joseph Iten, 79, of Chaska
Peter Joseph Iten, 79, of Chaska, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at the Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, Ariz.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 2, at St. Hubert’s Catholic Community, 8201 Main St., Chanhassen. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by the funeral at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow. Inurment will be in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in June.
Peter Iten was born Oct. 5, 1935, in LeSueur, to Elmer and Rosella (Bendzick) Iten. He was one of two children.
He was married to Jackie Vasek on Feb. 8, 1964. They shared their lives together for 51 years and had two children.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie; son, Michael Iten of Shakopee; daughter and son-in-law, Jodi and Allen Morschen of Mayer; granddaughter, Jill Valentin; and great-granddaughter, Madison Valentin of Watertown; grandsons, David Morschen of Mayer and Jack Iten of Fargo, N.D.; brother and sister-in-law, John and Judy Iten of Shakopee; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jeri and Tom Platz of Sanborn; along with many other family and friends.
Arrangements are with Bertas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chaska.