Peter John Broadley
September 1, 1947 - September 3, 2024
Peter J. Broadley – BHS 65, passed away 9/3/2024 from lung cancer at his home in New Glarus, WI. He was born 9/1/1947 in Glendale, CA with his fraternal twin brother, John P. Broadley. Peter grew up with a passion for surfing and boating with his family. In July of 1967, he was drafted into the US Army and served in the 173rd Airborne in Vietnam. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star.
Pete married Carol Follendorf in 1975 in Wisconsin Dells, then they relocated to the Lake Tahoe area in 1978. In 1982 they moved to Oregon, WI where they raised their daughters, Jennifer and Allison. They owned and operated Pete’s Auto Parts in Oregon for several years, and then Pete entered the electrical apprenticeship program with the IBEW Local 159 in Madison. He worked at the University of Wisconsin until he retired.
Pete always enjoyed the outdoors - boating, fishing, camping, and skiing with his family, along with golfing with his buddies. He was a member of the National Ski Patrol at Devil’s Head Ski Resort for 20 years. In 2002 Pete and Carol built their dream home where they could enjoy the spectacular views overlooking the New Glarus, Wisconsin hillsides. For the past 8 years they spent the winter seasons together on Oahu, Hawaii, with their daughters joining them for many special visits.
Peter is survived by his wife Carol, daughters Jennifer and Allison, and his sister Heather Ludwig. He was preceded in death by his parents and twin brother John P. Broadley.
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