Peetz, William Ralph "Bud"
Jan. 24, 1934-Apr. 15, 2017
Age: 83 years 2 months and 22 days
Father: Otto Friedrich Peetz
Mother: Edith Peetz, nee Horn
Spouse: Joyce Peetz, nee Wallace
Mr. William "Bud" Ralph Peetz, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, formerly of Moltke Township, Presque Isle County, heard the voice of his Lord Jesus saying "Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." Beloved husband, father, and grandfather having been released from his long battle with Parkinson's disease, passed away at the Laurels of Mt. Pleasant on Holy Saturday, April 15, 2017, just hours before the dawn of Easter morn, at the venerable age of 83 years 2 months and 22 days
Bud, the son of Otto Frederick and Edith Anna Bertha (Horn) Peetz, was born in the family homestead home in Bismarck Township, Presque Isle County, on January 24, 1934. The three-generation family home included Bud's sister, Marie, his parents, and his paternal grandparents, Rudolph and Auguste (Komm) Peetz.
William Ralph Peetz became a child of God though the Sacrament of Baptism on February 11, 1934, by Rev. Louis A. Linn in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. William's godparents were his great-uncle, William Peetz, and his Aunt Edna (Mrs. Fred) Horn
On November 7, 1948, Bud confirmed the vows made on his behalf by his godparents at his Baptism by Rev. Oscar M. Braunschweig in St James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Moltke
Through his sister Marie, Bud met and fell in love with Joyce Iva Wallace of Carsonville and Port Huron. On May 19, 1956, he and Joyce were united in marriage the Methodist Church in Carsonville, Michigan. Their wedding party included: Audrey Jacobs (maid of honor), Geraldine Jones, and Gloria McNeal were bridesmaids. Martin Kegler of Capac was best man. Louise Adrian and Fred Adrian, children of Bud's cousin, were flower-girl and ring-bearer.
Bud built his first home for Joyce directly across the road from his new in-laws. Bud was farmer who also worked for forty years for the Michigan Sugar Company.
He was very proud to be a private airplane pilot. He enjoyed restoring 2-cylinder John Deere engines, loved being in the woods, building things and traveling.
He was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church, Rogers City, and Zion Lutheran Church, Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
Mr. William "Bud" Peetz is survived by his family and many friends who look forward to their reunion in heaven including:
…his beloved wife of more than 60 years,
……Joyce Peetz, nee Wallace,
…three dear children:
……Diane and David Whale of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan,
……Nancy and Michael Corrigan of Hamburg, Michigan and
……John and Barbara Peetz of Royal Oak, Michigan;
…four cherished grandchildren:
……Carolyn and Jason Brown of Peoria, AZ,
……Chelsea Whale of Chicago, IL,
……Lauren Peetz of Royal Oak, MI and
……James Peetz of Royal Oak, MI;
…his sister,
……Marie and Richard Roberts of Port Huron, MI;
…and a host of nieces and nephew, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by:
…his parents,
……Otto Friedrich Peetz and
……Edith Peetz, nee Horn.
Services celebrating the life of William Peetz was held on from Zion Lutheran Church, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, with Rev. Jonathan Bakker and Rev. Benjamin Ulledalen officiating.
Interment was in Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rogers City, Michigan at a later date.
The family has suggested memorial contributions to Zion Lutheran Church.
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Visitation for Family and Friends
…Zion Lutheran Church (LCMS)
……3401 East River Road
……Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858-7403
…Thursday, April 20, 2017
……from 6:00- 8:00 p.m.
Visitation and Memorial Service
…Zion Lutheran Church (LCMS)
……3401 East River Road
……Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858-7403
…Friday, April 21, 2017
……Visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
……Service at 11:00 a.m.
Committal Service and Inurnment
…Peace Lutheran Cemetery
…1401 M 68
…Rogers City, Michigan 49779-9792
This Find-A-Grave compiled from "Genealogy and Descendants of Charles and Bertha Horn", "The Peetz Family To Belknap Township" (from "The Original Prussian German families To Belknap Township [Presque Isle County], MI") and current obituary for Bud provided by Find-A-Grave contributor Theron & Helen Smith
Jan. 24, 1934-Apr. 15, 2017
Age: 83 years 2 months and 22 days
Father: Otto Friedrich Peetz
Mother: Edith Peetz, nee Horn
Spouse: Joyce Peetz, nee Wallace
Mr. William "Bud" Ralph Peetz, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, formerly of Moltke Township, Presque Isle County, heard the voice of his Lord Jesus saying "Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." Beloved husband, father, and grandfather having been released from his long battle with Parkinson's disease, passed away at the Laurels of Mt. Pleasant on Holy Saturday, April 15, 2017, just hours before the dawn of Easter morn, at the venerable age of 83 years 2 months and 22 days
Bud, the son of Otto Frederick and Edith Anna Bertha (Horn) Peetz, was born in the family homestead home in Bismarck Township, Presque Isle County, on January 24, 1934. The three-generation family home included Bud's sister, Marie, his parents, and his paternal grandparents, Rudolph and Auguste (Komm) Peetz.
William Ralph Peetz became a child of God though the Sacrament of Baptism on February 11, 1934, by Rev. Louis A. Linn in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. William's godparents were his great-uncle, William Peetz, and his Aunt Edna (Mrs. Fred) Horn
On November 7, 1948, Bud confirmed the vows made on his behalf by his godparents at his Baptism by Rev. Oscar M. Braunschweig in St James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Moltke
Through his sister Marie, Bud met and fell in love with Joyce Iva Wallace of Carsonville and Port Huron. On May 19, 1956, he and Joyce were united in marriage the Methodist Church in Carsonville, Michigan. Their wedding party included: Audrey Jacobs (maid of honor), Geraldine Jones, and Gloria McNeal were bridesmaids. Martin Kegler of Capac was best man. Louise Adrian and Fred Adrian, children of Bud's cousin, were flower-girl and ring-bearer.
Bud built his first home for Joyce directly across the road from his new in-laws. Bud was farmer who also worked for forty years for the Michigan Sugar Company.
He was very proud to be a private airplane pilot. He enjoyed restoring 2-cylinder John Deere engines, loved being in the woods, building things and traveling.
He was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church, Rogers City, and Zion Lutheran Church, Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
Mr. William "Bud" Peetz is survived by his family and many friends who look forward to their reunion in heaven including:
…his beloved wife of more than 60 years,
……Joyce Peetz, nee Wallace,
…three dear children:
……Diane and David Whale of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan,
……Nancy and Michael Corrigan of Hamburg, Michigan and
……John and Barbara Peetz of Royal Oak, Michigan;
…four cherished grandchildren:
……Carolyn and Jason Brown of Peoria, AZ,
……Chelsea Whale of Chicago, IL,
……Lauren Peetz of Royal Oak, MI and
……James Peetz of Royal Oak, MI;
…his sister,
……Marie and Richard Roberts of Port Huron, MI;
…and a host of nieces and nephew, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by:
…his parents,
……Otto Friedrich Peetz and
……Edith Peetz, nee Horn.
Services celebrating the life of William Peetz was held on from Zion Lutheran Church, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, with Rev. Jonathan Bakker and Rev. Benjamin Ulledalen officiating.
Interment was in Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rogers City, Michigan at a later date.
The family has suggested memorial contributions to Zion Lutheran Church.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Visitation for Family and Friends
…Zion Lutheran Church (LCMS)
……3401 East River Road
……Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858-7403
…Thursday, April 20, 2017
……from 6:00- 8:00 p.m.
Visitation and Memorial Service
…Zion Lutheran Church (LCMS)
……3401 East River Road
……Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858-7403
…Friday, April 21, 2017
……Visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
……Service at 11:00 a.m.
Committal Service and Inurnment
…Peace Lutheran Cemetery
…1401 M 68
…Rogers City, Michigan 49779-9792
This Find-A-Grave compiled from "Genealogy and Descendants of Charles and Bertha Horn", "The Peetz Family To Belknap Township" (from "The Original Prussian German families To Belknap Township [Presque Isle County], MI") and current obituary for Bud provided by Find-A-Grave contributor Theron & Helen Smith
Peetz, William Ralph "Bud"
Jan. 24, 1934-Apr. 15, 2017
Age: 83 years 2 months and 22 days
Father: Otto Friedrich Peetz
Mother: Edith Peetz, nee Horn
Spouse: Joyce Peetz, nee Wallace
Mr. William "Bud" Ralph Peetz, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, formerly of Moltke Township, Presque Isle County, heard the voice of his Lord Jesus saying "Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." Beloved husband, father, and grandfather having been released from his long battle with Parkinson's disease, passed away at the Laurels of Mt. Pleasant on Holy Saturday, April 15, 2017, just hours before the dawn of Easter morn, at the venerable age of 83 years 2 months and 22 days
Bud, the son of Otto Frederick and Edith Anna Bertha (Horn) Peetz, was born in the family homestead home in Bismarck Township, Presque Isle County, on January 24, 1934. The three-generation family home included Bud's sister, Marie, his parents, and his paternal grandparents, Rudolph and Auguste (Komm) Peetz.
William Ralph Peetz became a child of God though the Sacrament of Baptism on February 11, 1934, by Rev. Louis A. Linn in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. William's godparents were his great-uncle, William Peetz, and his Aunt Edna (Mrs. Fred) Horn
On November 7, 1948, Bud confirmed the vows made on his behalf by his godparents at his Baptism by Rev. Oscar M. Braunschweig in St James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Moltke
Through his sister Marie, Bud met and fell in love with Joyce Iva Wallace of Carsonville and Port Huron. On May 19, 1956, he and Joyce were united in marriage the Methodist Church in Carsonville, Michigan. Their wedding party included: Audrey Jacobs (maid of honor), Geraldine Jones, and Gloria McNeal were bridesmaids. Martin Kegler of Capac was best man. Louise Adrian and Fred Adrian, children of Bud's cousin, were flower-girl and ring-bearer.
Bud built his first home for Joyce directly across the road from his new in-laws. Bud was farmer who also worked for forty years for the Michigan Sugar Company.
He was very proud to be a private airplane pilot. He enjoyed restoring 2-cylinder John Deere engines, loved being in the woods, building things and traveling.
He was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church, Rogers City, and Zion Lutheran Church, Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
Mr. William "Bud" Peetz is survived by his family and many friends who look forward to their reunion in heaven including:
…his beloved wife of more than 60 years,
……Joyce Peetz, nee Wallace,
…three dear children:
……Diane and David Whale of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan,
……Nancy and Michael Corrigan of Hamburg, Michigan and
……John and Barbara Peetz of Royal Oak, Michigan;
…four cherished grandchildren:
……Carolyn and Jason Brown of Peoria, AZ,
……Chelsea Whale of Chicago, IL,
……Lauren Peetz of Royal Oak, MI and
……James Peetz of Royal Oak, MI;
…his sister,
……Marie and Richard Roberts of Port Huron, MI;
…and a host of nieces and nephew, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by:
…his parents,
……Otto Friedrich Peetz and
……Edith Peetz, nee Horn.
Services celebrating the life of William Peetz was held on from Zion Lutheran Church, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, with Rev. Jonathan Bakker and Rev. Benjamin Ulledalen officiating.
Interment was in Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rogers City, Michigan at a later date.
The family has suggested memorial contributions to Zion Lutheran Church.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Visitation for Family and Friends
…Zion Lutheran Church (LCMS)
……3401 East River Road
……Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858-7403
…Thursday, April 20, 2017
……from 6:00- 8:00 p.m.
Visitation and Memorial Service
…Zion Lutheran Church (LCMS)
……3401 East River Road
……Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858-7403
…Friday, April 21, 2017
……Visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
……Service at 11:00 a.m.
Committal Service and Inurnment
…Peace Lutheran Cemetery
…1401 M 68
…Rogers City, Michigan 49779-9792
This Find-A-Grave compiled from "Genealogy and Descendants of Charles and Bertha Horn", "The Peetz Family To Belknap Township" (from "The Original Prussian German families To Belknap Township [Presque Isle County], MI") and current obituary for Bud provided by Find-A-Grave contributor Theron & Helen Smith
Jan. 24, 1934-Apr. 15, 2017
Age: 83 years 2 months and 22 days
Father: Otto Friedrich Peetz
Mother: Edith Peetz, nee Horn
Spouse: Joyce Peetz, nee Wallace
Mr. William "Bud" Ralph Peetz, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, formerly of Moltke Township, Presque Isle County, heard the voice of his Lord Jesus saying "Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." Beloved husband, father, and grandfather having been released from his long battle with Parkinson's disease, passed away at the Laurels of Mt. Pleasant on Holy Saturday, April 15, 2017, just hours before the dawn of Easter morn, at the venerable age of 83 years 2 months and 22 days
Bud, the son of Otto Frederick and Edith Anna Bertha (Horn) Peetz, was born in the family homestead home in Bismarck Township, Presque Isle County, on January 24, 1934. The three-generation family home included Bud's sister, Marie, his parents, and his paternal grandparents, Rudolph and Auguste (Komm) Peetz.
William Ralph Peetz became a child of God though the Sacrament of Baptism on February 11, 1934, by Rev. Louis A. Linn in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. William's godparents were his great-uncle, William Peetz, and his Aunt Edna (Mrs. Fred) Horn
On November 7, 1948, Bud confirmed the vows made on his behalf by his godparents at his Baptism by Rev. Oscar M. Braunschweig in St James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Moltke
Through his sister Marie, Bud met and fell in love with Joyce Iva Wallace of Carsonville and Port Huron. On May 19, 1956, he and Joyce were united in marriage the Methodist Church in Carsonville, Michigan. Their wedding party included: Audrey Jacobs (maid of honor), Geraldine Jones, and Gloria McNeal were bridesmaids. Martin Kegler of Capac was best man. Louise Adrian and Fred Adrian, children of Bud's cousin, were flower-girl and ring-bearer.
Bud built his first home for Joyce directly across the road from his new in-laws. Bud was farmer who also worked for forty years for the Michigan Sugar Company.
He was very proud to be a private airplane pilot. He enjoyed restoring 2-cylinder John Deere engines, loved being in the woods, building things and traveling.
He was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church, Rogers City, and Zion Lutheran Church, Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
Mr. William "Bud" Peetz is survived by his family and many friends who look forward to their reunion in heaven including:
…his beloved wife of more than 60 years,
……Joyce Peetz, nee Wallace,
…three dear children:
……Diane and David Whale of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan,
……Nancy and Michael Corrigan of Hamburg, Michigan and
……John and Barbara Peetz of Royal Oak, Michigan;
…four cherished grandchildren:
……Carolyn and Jason Brown of Peoria, AZ,
……Chelsea Whale of Chicago, IL,
……Lauren Peetz of Royal Oak, MI and
……James Peetz of Royal Oak, MI;
…his sister,
……Marie and Richard Roberts of Port Huron, MI;
…and a host of nieces and nephew, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by:
…his parents,
……Otto Friedrich Peetz and
……Edith Peetz, nee Horn.
Services celebrating the life of William Peetz was held on from Zion Lutheran Church, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, with Rev. Jonathan Bakker and Rev. Benjamin Ulledalen officiating.
Interment was in Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rogers City, Michigan at a later date.
The family has suggested memorial contributions to Zion Lutheran Church.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Visitation for Family and Friends
…Zion Lutheran Church (LCMS)
……3401 East River Road
……Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858-7403
…Thursday, April 20, 2017
……from 6:00- 8:00 p.m.
Visitation and Memorial Service
…Zion Lutheran Church (LCMS)
……3401 East River Road
……Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858-7403
…Friday, April 21, 2017
……Visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
……Service at 11:00 a.m.
Committal Service and Inurnment
…Peace Lutheran Cemetery
…1401 M 68
…Rogers City, Michigan 49779-9792
This Find-A-Grave compiled from "Genealogy and Descendants of Charles and Bertha Horn", "The Peetz Family To Belknap Township" (from "The Original Prussian German families To Belknap Township [Presque Isle County], MI") and current obituary for Bud provided by Find-A-Grave contributor Theron & Helen Smith
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