Peter G. Newhall

Peter Glen Newhall, age 64, of Menomonie, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10th, 2026, at the home of his sister, Melissa, and brother-in-law, Andre Kraft.

Peter was born on June 25, 1962 in Middleton, Wisconsin. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Ypsilanti, Michigan and then to Menomonie, Wisconsin in 1978. Peter graduated Menomonie High School in 1981. In 1982, he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy, where he was stationed in San Diego, California, aboard the USS Cleveland, serving as a welder. He was honorably discharged in 1986. Following his military service, Peter attended the University of Wisconsin Madison for one year before transferring to the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Peter enjoyed spending his free time writing poetry, reading, walking, camping on the shores of Lake Superior, and riding his favorite Harley motorcycle. Known by some as a true wordsmith and deep thinker, Peter had a love for words that made him unique.

Peter is survived by his Aunt Doris Estola, Brother Mark (Lynn) Newhall, Sister Melissa (Andre) Kraft, Nieces Kia Kraft (Connor Rabideau), Megan (Devan) Yarmer, Elaine (Brett) Hall, Claire (Colton) Amundson, Allison Newhall, Matthew Newhall, several cousins, and great nieces and great nephews.

Peter is preceded in death by his parents Nancy and Dan Newhall and his younger brother Kurt Newhall.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI. Military Honors will be performed by the Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard at 12:30 p.m. in the funeral home parking lot.

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