Peter Vavla
January 16, 1930 – February 25, 2021
A private funeral and visitation will take place at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home. Entombment will be with his wife at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park – South. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Obituary
Age, 91, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Life Care Center of Plainwell. Peter was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on January 16, 1930, the son of the late Shefqet and Anna (Wolkenstein) Vavla. He served his country honorably in the Unites States Marine Corps during the Korean War. On September 3, 1955, Peter was united in marriage to the former Sadie M. Churchill, who preceded him in death on March 25, 2011. He was a skilled roller skater and owned and operated Richland Skating Center, West lake Skating Center and a rink in Evert, Michigan. Peter enjoyed watching his children participate in competitive skating. He also loved spending time on the lake, fishing and water skiing. He loved his family, and they were always at the center of his life. Peter is survived by his children, David Vavla, Denise (Leonard Graff) Vavla and Daniel (Stormy Bullard) Vavla; grandchildren, Christopher Secondi, Stephanie (John) Clark, Brandon Graff and Donna Land; great-grandchildren, Max and Bexley Secondi, Owen Graff and Allyssa, Emmet and Bella Land; daughter in-law, Mary Pochron-Secondi and several nieces and nephews.
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family. He was an sweet uncle. Remember his Angel’s will wrap thier wings around all of you and protect all.
Sorry for your loss prayers for the will always have found memories of Pete and your family
so sorry for your loss prayers for the family so many memories from your Evart days and when Tami skated with Danny
Sorry for the loss of your family.
I met Pete when he was 85 years old. I enjoyed going on walks with him and talking and always sharing a package of gum too. I loved listening to his stories of growing up, serving in Korea and Rollerskating. I feel blessed to have known such a kind man. My condolences to his family and friends.