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Peter Hirsch Obituary
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Hirsch (Burns) of Slocomb, Alabama and his daughter Rebecca Ann Hirsch (Frost) of New Zealand. Survivors include his current wife of 25 years, Joan West-Hirsch; sons Robert E. Hirsch and George V. Hirsch; daughters-in-law Melissa Hirsch and Debra Hirsch; daughter, Rachel Mahone; son-in-law, Doug Mahone; granddaughters Kim Batten, Amy Hirsch, Lani Tynes, Missy Turner, Tressie Hirsch, Christine Frost, Mary Hirsch and Lydia Mahone; grandsons Ian Mahone and Mark Yeatman.
Peter was born in Medford, Wisconsin on June 4, 1926 and enlisted in the U.S. Army in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 21, 1944, upon graduation from Medford High School. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant on October 16, 1945 upon completion of OCS Class 498 at Ft. Benning, Georgia. He completed 32 years of military service and retired as Colonel in August of 1976. His areas of specialty included Infantry, Airborne, Military Assistance, and Military Logistics, and he saw service in Germany, France, Korea, Vietnam, Hawaii, and throughout the continental United States. His awards and decorations included WWII Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Medal, Legion of Merit Medal, Commendation Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, RVN Armed Forces Honor Medal, American Defense Theater Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, three Overseas Bars and a Senior Parachutist Badge.
Upon retirement from the U.S. Army, Peter worked in forestry and real estate. He moved to Ocean Springs in 1979 and served as a volunteer for the Gulf Islands National Park Service. In addition, he also worked diligently in expanding the Windsor Park Lighting District and developed a passion for fine woodworking and genealogy. Peter will be long remembered and cherished for his absolute devotion to family, his tireless work ethic, his celebratory approach to life, and his infinite generosity to others.
Interment of ashes will be held later this month at the Biloxi U.S. Veteran Cemetery during a military burial with honors.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Hirsch
VOITEL BENOIT Brigitte
September 3, 2011
Dad and Mom joingnent to us to bring you a little of comfort in these days so sad. All our thoughts go towards you. One thousand warm kisses leave towards you.
Sue Brigham
August 11, 2011
We will always have wonderful memories of Uncle Peter. Kelly will remember him always as "Mr. Ssippi" married to Mrs. Ssippi. He was a blessing to the family.
Pam Bratton
August 11, 2011
May the loving and comforting arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ surround you during this time of sorrow.
Kim Tice - Reagan
August 10, 2011
We will all miss him very much! May the little things we do each day remind us in some special way of him. Love you miss you Uncle Pete! Kim,Joe,Charley & Sean
August 10, 2011
May God bless you and your family in your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Margaret Townsend
August 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Dr. Mike Quint
Brigitte LaFrance
August 10, 2011
Robert, Mel and family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Roberta Little
August 9, 2011
We lift you up and hold you in our hearts
Jimmy & Ann Tice
August 8, 2011
We loved him from the first time we met him. He was a respected, proud Military MAN. He stuck with his Family through thick and thin. He will be missed, but know he is in a better place. Jim and Ann Tice
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