Peter J. Blija

Peter J. Blija died peacefully at home on January 5, 2025 at the age of 59. He was born on December 21, 1965, to John and Anita (Kopins) Blija in Tomah, WI. After high school, Pete studied at UW-Eau Claire and ultimately earned an Associate Degree in Electronics Technology from Chippewa Valley Technical College. This led him into the field of Electrical Design and a 25 year career as an Associate Engineer with Generac Power Systems, Inc.

While at UW- Eau Claire, Pete met his wife, Katie (Leathem). They married in 1990 and had three wonderful sons. Pete was a Jack of all Trades with the soul of a creator. He loved hunting, fishing and just being outside.

Pete was preceded in death by his mother, Anita. He is survived by his wife, Katie, his three sons, Matthew, Michael and Steven; his father, John; his brother, Mikel; mother-in-law, Jean Van Acker; brother-in-law James (Janet) Leathem and sister-in-law Chris (Eddy) Zhe. He will also be missed by six nieces and nephews along with many other special family and friends.

A Celebration of Pete’s Life will be held at ROCK PRAIRIE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 8605 E. County Hwy A, Janesville on Saturday January 18, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to the time of the service.

The family would like to thank Agrace Hospice for their care and service in the last weeks of Pete’s life.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Pete’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. www.stjude.org.

Pete’s family is being assisted by HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY. Online condolences are welcome at www.henkeclarson.com.