Pe Wang

Pe Sheng (P.S.) Wang

Resident of Southern, CA

Loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and Professor Emeritus of San Jose State University, passed away at his home in Southern California on July 9, at the age of 92.

P.S. is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Helen, his full-time caregiver during his difficult illness of eight months. He is also survived by stepsister, Lily of Taiwan; daughter, Caroline Roberts (Stephen) of Sacramento; stepdaughter Janet Rakowitz (Scott), and daughter Chloe, of Pleasanton; stepson Rick Chang (Jessica), and their soon-to-be-born son, of San Francisco. He was predeceased by his parents, stepmother, and first wife, Mary (Wei Chun).

P.S. was born in Tianjin, China. He completed his B.S. in economics in China, and a master's degree at Chengchi University (Chongqing). After coming to the U.S., he earned his master's degree in economics from the University of Colorado. In 1952, he went to work at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, where he met his first wife, Mary.

P.S. returned to graduate school and earned his Ph.D. in business at the University of Washington. In 1962, he joined the faculty at San Jose State, and served as a Fulbright scholar in Taiwan in 1965. Mary passed away in Pacific Grove in 1987.

He married Helen in 1989, later moving to Southern California. They enjoyed ballroom dancing, playing mahjongg, and traveling. In 2006, they were honored in China, for their major contribution to P.S.'s high school and donation of a collection of artwork (personal gifts from the artist) by renowned artist, Zhang Daqian, to the Tianjin Art Museum.

At his request, no services will be held. The family thanks the many friends, caregivers, and hospice professionals who supported and prayed for them during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice, a public library, or the Pacific Grove Library (P.O. Box EH, Pacific Grove, CA 93950).