July 31, 1943 - December 12, 2020
Peter Oliver Omlansky was born on July 31, 1943 in Pueblo, Colorado to Paul and Nettie Lou Omlansky. He died on December 12, 2020 at St Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, of complications from COVID-19.
Pete led a rich life. He was fortunate that his father was a civil servant, which allowed him to spend 8 of his junior and high school years in France and Japan. Pete graduated from Narimasu High School in Tokyo in 1961. He starred as the schools football running back. After returning to the United States, the family settled in Stockton, CA. He graduated from the University of California Berkeley at the top of his class, with a degree in mathematics. In college, he played the lead role of Bo in the play, Bus Stop.
His career started as a computer programmer for Lawrence Radiation Lab in the Bay Area, followed by Boeing Aerospace in Washington State. He moved to Ohio where he began accepting contracting positions throughout the United States. In the 1990's, he returned to Stockton to help care for his mother, and was employed as a computer programmer at Aerojet General in Sacramento. He rode his motorcycle to work everyday.
Sadly, about the time he returned to Stockton, he began showing symptoms of early onset Parkinson's. After several years, he could no longer work or safely drive his motorcycle, and he retired. In 2008, Pete's disease had progressed to the point where he could no longer care for himself, and he became a resident at Creekside Care Center in Stockton. Pete adapted well to living in Creekside becoming the Patient Advocate for several years. He participated in all of the activities including, Bingo, arts and crafts, coffee hour, and so much more. He grew up playing Cribbage with his father and brothers and continued to play up until Parkinson's prevented him from enjoying the game. He also enjoyed playing Chess, and his cousin, Mitchell Smith would often go to Creekside to play chess with him. Everyone at Creekside loved Pete, and his sense of humor.
There are many great memories of Pete. He was the one who was responsible for his two youngest brothers learning to play golf. When Pete was a young adult, he often took his little brothers to the drive-in movie. He loved to read, and memorize and write poetry.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Nettie Lou Omlansky. He is survived by two sons and two grandchildren. He is also survived by his three younger brothers, Paul (Janet), Greg, and Mike (Frances).
Pete's passing will leave a big hole in the hearts of many. Due to COVID-19, there will be no services at this time.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Omlansky family.
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