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Walter Ewart “Pete” Kluth Jr.

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Birth	:	3 Feb 1940 Sunnyside, Yakima County, Washington, USA
Death	:	28 Jun 2015 Sunnyside, Yakima County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.3450012, -120.0117035
Description	:	Walter Ewart “Pete” Kluth Jr., 75, of Sunnyside passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 in Sunnyside. #He was born Feb. 3, 1940 in Sunnyside. #As a young lad his father, Wally, asked him his name and he replied “Peter Cottontail” and the nickname “Pete” was with him for the rest of his life. #The family lived on Beckner Road until moving into town in the winter of 1948 before a blizzard hit. #Pete contracted polio at the age of 10 and recovered very well. #He graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1958, attended college and then moved to Seattle to work at Boeing, something he... Read More	Walter Ewart “Pete” Kluth Jr., 75, of Sunnyside passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 in Sunnyside. #He was born Feb. 3, 1940 in Sunnyside. #As a young lad his father, Wally, asked him his name and he replied “Peter Cottontail” and the nickname “Pete” was with him for the rest of his life. #The family lived on Beckner Road until moving into town in the winter of 1948 before a blizzard hit. #Pete contracted polio at the age of 10 and recovered very well. #He graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1958, attended college and then moved to Seattle to work at Boeing, something he loved to reminisce about. #His father, Wally, bought the Townhouse Richfield in Sunnyside and he worked for his dad, making many friends and telling many stories of the days at the gas station. #He was united in marriage to Virginia Grace Wright on Feb. 10, 1968, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sunnyside. #After his father sold the station, Pete started working in the radiator business until the mid ‘80s when he established his shop at his home on Lester Road in Outlook. He was recognized as a Master Radiator Technician and enjoyed his customers who became his friends. #He restored several cars and enjoyed working on lawn mowers. He was known for his one owner, 1968, green and white Ford pickup, which is still running. #He was over the moon when his daughter, Robyn was born. He, with his 6’4” frame, would bring her over to his parents’ house, with tiny little Robyn slung over his shoulder along with her diaper bag. #His son, Rusty, was born and completed his family. #Pete was a very hands-on, caring dad to his children and loved being a father and grandfather. #He is survived by his daughter, Robyn Kluth and her partner, Dave St. Arnold of Sunnyside; brother, Michael (Jackie) Kluth, of Washougal; sister, Karen (Bill) Anderson, of Camas; grandchildren, Sydney and Bradley St. Arnold; and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. #He was proceeded in death by his wife, Virginia “Gini” in Nov., 1997; son, Russell “Rusty” in 2011 and his parents, Wally and Mabel Kluth. #Graveside inurnment will be held on Friday, July 3, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens in Sunnyside. #Those wishing to sign Pete’s online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com #Smith Funeral Home Ltd. and Crematory is in care of arrangements.

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Walter Ewart “Pete” Kluth Jr. death on 28 Jun 2015 in Sunnyside, Yakima County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 46.3450012
Longitude: -120.0117035

Family Members:

Parent

Walter Edward “Wally” Kluth Sr.

(1914 - 1974)

Mabel Mae Barlow Kluth

(1920 - 2015)

Spouse

Virginia Grace “Gini” Wright Kluth

(1944 - 1997)

Children

Russell Lynn “Rusty” Kluth

(1976 - 2011)

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