s before retiring in 2003. He enjoyed going fishing, camping, going on family vacations to Branson, Wisconsin and Arkansas and loved playing cards with his family and friends. His real joy in life was spending time fishing off the pontoon with his family and grandchildren at the lake.
Pete's family includes his wife, Evelyn Asher of Beacon; his daughter, Rhonda Asher of Oskaloosa; his grandchildren, Amber Myers of Norwalk and Austin Asher of Oskaloosa; his great grandchildren, Aliannah Myers, Jackson Myers and Rayce Asher and another great grandchild on the way; his brothers, Bill Asher of Altoona, Jerry Asher of Beacon and Jack Asher of Knoxville. He is also survived by his Army buddy and best friend, David Rear of Wisconsin.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Fern Asher.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with Pastor Mike Sereg officiating. Burial will be in the Bloomfield Cemetery in Mahaska County, Iowa. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in the Bates Funeral Chapel beginning after 3:00 p.m. and the family will be at the funeral chapel from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday evening to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the family.
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