Peesker, Augustine ‘Gus’ Mike
October 27th, 2021
Peacefully passed away at St Joseph’s Hospice of London, on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at the age of 83. Son of the late Mike and Mary Peesker and devoted husband of 59 years to Evelyn Peesker (née Gall). Loving father of Mikel, Mark (Julie) and Gary (Christine). Proud grandfather of Amanda, Breanna, Caitlyn, Alexandra, Nikolas, Gavin and Nigel. Dear brother of Merv Peesker, Clarice Santa and Irene Peesker.
Born and raised on a farm in Saskatchewan, Gus earned a B. Sc. in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan in 1961 and began his career as a Sales Rep in the agricultural chemical industry. Gus progressed through the years to a Senior Marketing Management role with one of Canada’s largest international fertilizer manufacturers. After retiring from the fertilizer business he took the role of General Manager of a grower/wholesale landscape nursery for 20 years. He served in several leadership roles in Canadian agriculture including Director and President of the Fertilizers Institute of Ontario, Director of the Canadian Fertilizers Institute, and Director of the North American Potash and Phosphate Institute.
Gus had many passions including landscaping, gardening, curling, racquetball and bowling. Most of all he enjoyed playing golf, travelling with Evelyn and get-togethers with family at home. He also privately supported many charities and international humanitarian causes.
Visitation will be held at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Registration will be required to attend the visitation.
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In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Gus are asked to consider donating to VON Canada (Victorian Order of Nurses) or St. Joseph’s Hospice of London.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Peesker Augustine ‘Gus’ Mike October 27th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario