Peltz, Cissie Born Sophia Jean Liebshutz, 85, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on April 3, 2013, peacefully after a 4 year battle with breast cancer. Cissie was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 21, 1927. A graduate of Hyde Park High School, she went on to earn her B.A. from the University of Chicago in 1947. On January 1, 1953 she married her High School sweetheart, the late Richard Walter Peltz, who would go on to become a noted Philosophy Professor and Chairman of the Philosophy Department at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, before his untimely passing in 1975. A cartoonist by trade, Cissie was a pioneer for working women when, in the 1950's, she sold her cartoons and was published in the Saturday Review, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, and the Milwaukee Journal, among others. She also had a weekly cartoon in Today's Health Magazine for over a decade. While in college, she honed her cartooning skills by drawing for the school paper. This work included drawings of her professors- notably one of famed Physicist Enrico Fermi who would go on to become a pivotal principle in the Manhattan Project during World War II. Her career as a Cartoonist would eventually span over 40 years. An avid art collector, she parlayed this interest in all things art into a Gallery Business by opening her own gallery Peltz Gallery- in Milwaukee in 1989. Her specialty was contemporary art, and printed works in particular. True to her background, she became the first gallery in Milwaukee to have a yearly show dedicated to the works of women artists. The annual "Remarkable Women" show has become a highly regarded and much anticipated yearly event in the Milwaukee art scene. Humble and self-effacing, she earned the reputation as a gallery owner who understood the artist's perspective and their struggles. All whom she represented, could count on Cissie to put their needs as an artist before her needs as a gallery owner. Loving mother of David (Jennifer) Peltz, proud grandmother of D.J., Michelle and Samantha Peltz, further survived by other relatives and friends. Private graveside family services were held Friday, April 5. A celebration of Cissie's life will be held at a later date. In accordance with her wishes, a Memorial fund in honor of Cissie will support a major print acquisition for the Milwaukee Art Museum collection. Memorials can be sent to Peltz Gallery marked or notated for Cissie Peltz Memorial Fund. Suminski LifeStory Funeral Homes Suminski / Weiss 414-276-5122 SuminskiFuneralHome.com
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We are so grateful to have known Cissie when we lived in Elm Grove. Her approach to art was grounded and very refreshing. Cissie introduced us to the wonderful prints of Warrington Colscott. We were actually in the gallery one day when Warrington came in. Cissie introduced us as if we were the oldest of friends. That was her character. We will miss her.
John & Susan Conover
April 25, 2013
Dave and Peltz family...our condolances to you and your family over the loss of your mother. Sincerely, R. Sykes and family
April 10, 2013
Dave, I can not put it to any words, other than your Mother Was The Grand Dame of the Art World and will be Missed by Her many Friends and Family.
Jonathan Kosharek
April 7, 2013
Dear Dave,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of your parents and when your mother came to speak to our 4th grade class. I can still remember a cartoon she drew. The scene showed boy's carrying a swordfish and had a caption, "Hey Mom, look what we found when we cleaned out the pool."
Your mother was special and left a lasting memory for all those that knew her. I hope you will be comforted by those memories.
John Maniscalco
April 7, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family of Cissie Petlz on her passing away. She was a remarkable woman and will be missed by all.
Sincerely, Suzy Buchbinder Ettinger
Suzy Ettinger
April 7, 2013
David and Jennifer,
Our hearts and prayers are with your family at this time. Cissie was an amazing woman who brought the arts to life and shared her love with all those surrounding her.
Michael and Beverly
Michael Ujcich
April 7, 2013
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