Leo "Pete" Ciesielski's obituary , Passed away on December 27, 2025 in Independence, Iowa

Leo "Pete" Ciesielski

February 16, 1944 - December 27, 2025 (81 years old)

Independence, Iowa

Leo "Pete" Ciesielski's obituary , Passed away on December 27, 2025 in Independence, Iowa
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Leo "Pete" Ciesielski

February 16, 1944 - December 27, 2025 (81 years old)

Independence, Iowa

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Leo Ciesielski Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 27, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Leo Ciesielski of Independence, Iowa. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leo Ciesielski to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph A. Ciesielski and Lorraine M. Ciesielski (Byron); his siblings, Bill, Dave Ciesielski and Joyce Ciesielski; his father-in-law Lloyd Smith; and his sisters-in-law, Sally and Darlene Ciesielski.

He is survived by: his wife Liola Ciesielski of Independence; his children, Scott Ciesielski (Tricia Hart) of Lynchburg, Tennessee, Rick Ciesielski (Dawn) of Rowley, Jodi Ridder (Mike) of Independence, John McInteer (Adrian Abellera) of Chicago, Illinois and Jason McInteer (Annmarie Kmetz) of Payson, Arizona; his grandchildren, Brandon (Rosie), Cady, Austin (Ashley), Mitch Ciesielski, Tyler Adams (Mia Calcaterra), Cameron Ridder (Kennedy Collins) and Brayden Ridder; his brothers, Bob Ciesielski and Tom Ciesielski (Sharon); his sister-in-law Bev Ciesielski; his mother-in-law Miriam Smith; and his siblings-in-law, Joyce Shannon (Glenn) and Scott Smith (Carol). He is also survived by six great-grandchildren.



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Thu

Jan 01

Visitation

Reiff Family Center - Independence
216 3rd Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644

Thu

Jan 01

Vigil service

Reiff Family Center – Funeral Home
216 3rd Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644

Fri

Jan 02

Funeral service

St. John's Catholic Church
209 5th Ave NE, Independence, IA 50644

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