Service Details
Services celebrating Pedro’s life will be held on Thursday, November 6th, at 4:00 pm, in Draeger-Langendorf funeral home with Pastor Manuel Lozano officiating. Military honors will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday, November 6th from 2:00-4:00 pm.
Pedro L Murillo “Pete”, age 95, of Racine WI, passed away at home on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
He was born in Chicago Illinois on January 3, 1930 to the late Luis and Petra (nee: Lamas) Muro Murillo. Beginning at age 17, he worked at JI Case for 50 years until his retirement.
Pedro was an army veteran and served in the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Maria Murillo (Hernandez) in Waukegan in 1953. They had six children, Della Alvarez (Joe), Danny Vidales, Ray Vidales, Jane Rodriguez, Peter Murillo, Eddie Murillo (Eva), 9 siblings,16 grandchildren Angie A.M, Jerry, Michael, Paul R, Ruby, Tom, Damien, Peter, Angie M, Mario, Paul T, Patricia, Eddie, Louie, Renee, and Johnny. Also many great, and great-great grandchildren, nephews and nieces, and other family members.
Pete was greeted in heaven by his parents, Luis & Petra; beloved wife, Maria; Son, Danny; grandchildren, Jerry & Renee; and many other family members and friends.
Among his interests, Pete looked forward to solving the problems in this world with his buddies at Hardee’s every morning; walking, gardening, working on cars and many other projects, and traveling with Maria, especially to Texas, California and Mexico. He was also the barber, to family and friends.
Services celebrating Pedro’s life will be held on Thursday, November 6th, at 4:00 pm, in Draeger-Langendorf funeral home with Pastor Manuel Lozano officiating. Military honors will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday, November 6th from 2:00-4:00 pm.
A heartfelt note of thanks to Pedro’s caregivers and nurses from Compassus Hospice, and to our beautiful family and wonderful circle of friends for the compassionate care given in our time of need.
Ruby Rodriguez says
Rest in peace Grandpa, you were the perfect example of what being a good man means, and I will forever be so proud of being your granddaughter! Love you, Ruby
Linda says
Rest in peace Mr Pedro.
Vicki Chavez says
Della and family
Sending my sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one . Praying You find peace and comfort in the fond memories you have made . His legacy lives on in each of you , Embrace it and know he is with you always .
Blessings
Vicki Chavez and family