Peter “Pete” Bettink

Peter “Pete” Bettink, 86, of Overland Park, Kansas, died November 16, 2009 at his home.

Pete was born in Berlin Germany, and grew up in Germany, Italy and China. He came to the United States just after WW II, and became a U.S. citizen. He landed in Chicago, where he met his wife Mary, who passed away in 1998. He moved to Overland Park in 1965, built his life and raised his family here.

Pete was a long time member of the Lenexa Rotary Club and served as meals chairman.

He is survived by his two sons, Steven & David; two daughters from a prior marriage, Renee Faustrum & Marion Berk; and his sister, Irene Biro.

Visitation and Funeral Service

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2009, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11300 W. 103rd Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66214.