Peter Edward Starkweather Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Peter Edward Starkweather (Madison, Wisconsin), who passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Peter Edward Starkweather to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Starkweather and Norma Starkweather (Shroyer); his brother David; his grandson William Andrew Hammill; his brothers-in-law, Marvin Van Lysel and Harley Spilde; and his niece Sally Anderson.

He is survived by: his sisters, Janice Van Lysel and Linda Spilde; his children, Patricia Hammill (Bill), John Starkweather (Jill), Melinda Starkweather (Joe Plasterer) and Sandy (Glenn Fernandez); and his grandchildren, Peter Maxwell Hammill, John Plasterer (Jack), Katherine Plasterer, Joshua Plasterer and Lucas Starkweather. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Agrace Hospice (https://www.agrace.org), who brought him and his family great comfort.