William “Pete” E. Schemenauer, Cadott, ….

William “Pete” E. Schemenauer, Cadott, Town of Arthur, passed away at the age of 93.

Willim was born Nov. 9, 1928, to Eleanor (Bleskachek) and William J. Schemenauer, in Chippewa Falls.

He graduated from Mc-Donell High School in 1946.

Pete joined the Knights of Columbus in May of 1948. He also joined the Army National Guard in May of 1948, and served an as infantryman for 21 years, before retiring at the rank of Captain.

He worked at the Northern Center for 34 years, starting in 1952. He also served as an AARP volunteer tax preparer for the elderly and low-income for 23 years.

Pete married Audrey Robinson in 1984, residing in Stanley and Cadott.

He is survived by his sons – William “Butch” (Brenda) Robinson and Stephen (Jennifer) Schemenauer; brothers – Jim (Helen) and Bob (Donna) Schemenauer; sister – Helen (Al) Williams; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife – Audrey; sisters – Dolores (Donny) Lanners and Rose M. Carpenter Dalquest; daughter – Tamara Sarafin; and grandchild – Paige Sarafin.

Services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 30, at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel in Chippewa Falls, with a visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Lunch will be provided by the family at the Fill-Inn Station in Chippewa Falls, following the service, with Father William Felix officiating. The interment will be in the Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Stanley, at a later date.

In remembrance of Pete’s life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to the Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cadott.

Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services in Chippewa Falls, is serving the family.

Memories and condolences can be expressed online at pedersonvolker.com.