Peter C.

Silvers

Peter C. Silvers, 74, Lake Mills, died peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023, at his home with family by his side.

He was born on March 23, 1949, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Kenneth and Marcell (Knauer) Silvers.

He was a graduate of Green Bay West, class of 1967. Peter first graduated from UW-Green Bay, where he played varsity soccer, and then earned his master's degree at UW-Madison in 1973.

From 1974 to 1976 he served with the Peace Corps in South Korea, where his work included caring for patients with tuberculosis.

Upon his return, he enrolled in the physician's assistant program at the Marshfield Clinic, graduating in 1979.

On November 6, 1976, Peter married the former Charlotte Makuch at the St. Paul's Catholic Church in Madison. They enjoyed 45 years of marriage prior to her death on August 1, 2022.

Peter was a physician's assistant at the Lake Mills Medical Center from 1979 to 2012. He then worked at the Watertown Regional Medical Center until his retirement in 2019.

He attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church regularly and was a member of the Madison Audubon Society.

Peter enjoyed traveling with Charlotte, taking nature walks to observe the birds and butterflies, and attending operas in Madison and Chicago. He also looked forward to regular breakfast gatherings with his former colleagues.

Survivors include his son, Derek, of CA; siblings, Diane (David) Stewart of Coventry, CT, Joseph (Amy Rabideau) Silvers of Wauwatosa, WI, and David (Cynthia) Silvers of Hobart, WI.

A memorial visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the Claussen Funeral Home.

Private family burial will be held at Rock Lake Cemetery.

The family would like to extend sincere thanks and gratitude to Rainbow Hospice Care for the treatment and support they gave to Peter, his son, and his brothers. Consider donating at rainbowhospicecare.org.

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