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Pete was an extensive traveler, starting even before he was born- his parents were missionaries and he was born in Chengdu, China. He carried this love of travel his whole life and shared it with others, running a travel club for the college where he would go on yearly international trips with his students. He also hosted exchange students, becoming so close with one exchange student from Thailand, Tritot Ronnaritivichai, that Tritot, and later his wife Alp and their children Faith, Luke, and Amy became part of the family to Pete and Margaret. When he wasn't abroad, Pete enjoyed spending his time at his cabin in the Poconos.
Pete is survived by his sister, Dianne Shadle of Harrisburg; nephews: John, Joel, and Daniel and his wife, Kathleen; niece, Carol; grand-niece, Deanna Evans and her husband, Jerry; grand-nephew, Michael Takerer and his wife, Tara.
In addition to Margaret and his parents, Pete is pre-deceased by his sister, Barbara Sell-Welsh.
Services for Pete will take place June 12th, 2025 at St. Mary's Annunciation BVM, 122 W Union St, Catasauqua, PA 18032. A viewing will be held from 10:30 to 11:30, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30, with burial to follow in Gethsemane Cemetery of Saint Mary's.
Services under the care of Weber Funeral Home 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown, PA (610) 434-9349
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Patti Van Demark
June 24, 2025
Rest well Pete. I have memories of college, traveling abroad, Promised Land friendships and family. Fondest memory of your m-i-l and her sister eating pizza with jelly for breakfast because Marge removed the lard from the fridge!
Radica Jailal
June 14, 2025
Pete and Marge were like second parents to us always listening and giving us advise on things and how to move forward. We will miss them dearly and cherish them in our hearts forever. Wishing them peace together.
Tara Takerer
June 10, 2025
My buddy Petie, I will miss my phone calls, I will miss my visits and I will just miss you. I am so glad I became a part of the Takerer family, I will cherish my memories with you & Marge forever.
Stephanie Sabol
June 8, 2025
May you be at peace now with Marge. You were so loved and will be missed! Thank you for all the memories of being at Promise Land, boating on the Delaware, on the Hudson and on Lake Wallenpaupack. I love you Pete! Give my Dad a hug and enjoy the laughs. XOXO
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Chip Beynon
June 8, 2025
Marge and Pete were neighbors of my dad's cousin Shirley and her husband Bob, friends of my parents, and a fun part of my growing up. We saw them at Shirley's, up at the lake, and at the Rangers Picnic many times over the years. I think my dad even attended one of Pete's classes - I remember some smiling and animated discussions.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May Marge and Pete, together again, rest in peace.
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