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Melvin R. Peetz

1928 - 2023

BORN

1928

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2023

Melvin Peetz Obituary

Melvin R. Peetz, 94, passed away on May 16 in Chandler, AZ. He was born in Omaha, NE on August 10, 1928, to Arthur and Elsia Ruschmann Peetz. He graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1945 and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1946. On October 8, 1952, he was united in marriage to Marlene Mumm. Melvin was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene, brother Don, twin brother Alvin (Marie), sisters Shirley Yacko ( Andy) and Lorraine Johnson. He is survived by his daughters Susan Webster, Mesa AZ, Denise Haag (Gordon), Hickman, NE, Diane Gaulke (Bob), McCook, NE, Cindy Peterson (Jeff), Jackson, GA, and sister-in-law Harriet Peetz, Omaha, NE, 8 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren. A memorial is planned for June 26th.
Published by Omaha World-Herald from May 20 to May 21, 2023.

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Jill Shefte

May 20, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Melvin was a great dad and I know how much he loved his girls. Peace and comfort to all of you.

M S

May 20, 2023

Thank you for your military service

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