Maurice “Peter” Costello
Maurice “Peter” Costello joined his heavenly family on September 2nd, 2024. Pete was born in the 11th hour of the 11th month, on the 11th day in 1930 to Addis & Ruth (nee Mc Galloway) Costello. Faith, Family & Farming were staples in Pete’s life giving him the tools he would require living 93 years. Pete left St. Joseph’s school after 8th grade to work for a farmer, Hank Kraus. Hank’s neighbor Loretta Buechel caught Pete’s eye, and he caught hers as well. Pete & Loretta were married on May 2nd, 1953, at 9 am at St. Mary’s in Fond du Lac. The reception was held back on the Buechel farm with a public dance at Lake De Neveu Hall that night.
The newly married couple’s next adventure included starting their family and shortly after Pete enlisted in the Army joining the military police. His return to the states in 1957 led him to a career at Purina Foods operating the feed mixer system. The desire to farm led the young couple to purchase a farm on Kelley Road in Eden, and this farm was used for the raising of feeder pigs while Peter continued to work at Purina. After 13 years, they took a leap of faith and purchased a dairy farm in 1971 on Highway UU in Fond du Lac. Farm life was a blessing and life lessons were instilled in their family in the form of work ethic, respect, loyalty, and unconditional love.
Pete’s love to socialize made him a great asset to jobs after retirement delivering meals on wheels and assisting Jim & Pat O’Brien at Equity Livestock. Pete’s next venture came in the form of driving for Johnson Bus, as he transported children in the Eden & Campbellsport areas. The children on the bus benefitted by having Pete for a driver, as their pets received extra treats at drop off in the evening and pickup in the morning. Parents basked in the peace of mind knowing their kids were well cared for.
Survivors include Loretta (Buechel) Costello, his wife of 71 years, their children, Paul Costello, and special friend, (Judi Tennier), Ed (Colleen) Costello, Kathy (Steve) Goebel, Greg Costello, Mary Costello (Brian), Joan Costello (Erv), 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition, siblings Jane Majeska, and Sr. Ruth Mary Costello, sister in-law Helen Costello and brother-in-law Stan Erickson.
Welcoming Pete in Heaven are his parents, Addis and Ruth (nee Mc Galloway) Costello, siblings Mary Koenigs, Addis (Mary Lou) Costello, Ellen Ericksen, Doris (Chubs) Busha, Pat (Marian) Costello, Fr. Timon Costello, George Costello, in-Laws Louis & Alvina (nee Birschbach) Buechel, brother in-laws Melvin (Connie) & Francis (JoAnn) Buechel and sister in-laws Marie (Nick) Schaub and Evelyn (Willie) Berenz-Daun.
Much gratitude to life-long friends, Bernie and Nancy Mueller. Special thanks to Lynn Kohlman and the Hospice Home of Hope team in Fond du Lac.
HOW LUCKY WE ARE TO KNOW SOMEONE WHO MAKES GOOD-BYES SO HARD.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice Home of Hope or a charity of your choice.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 7th from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm at Shepherd of the Hills Church, W 1562 County Road B, Eden.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on September 7th at 12:00 pm at Shepherd of the Hills Church with Rev. Neil Zinthefer officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of the Risen Christ Mausoleum, Calvary Cemetery, Fond du Lac with Military Honors.
Twohig Funeral Home is assisting the family with online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.