Henry was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus in West Point, served as a member of the Hooper Volunteer Fire Department and is a current honorary member. He also received the Scott Wilber Award and was inducted into the Nebraska Navy.
Henry married Raineldis 'Nell' Vogel on May 15, 1952 in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Olean.
Survivors:
Wife - Nell Peitzmeier of Hooper
3 Daughters - Diane and husband Kevin Hasemann of Scribner
Jolene and husband Gary Stromquist of Oakland
Janet and husband Paul Kai of Holstein, Iowa
3 Brothers - Robert and wife Rose Marie Peitzmeier of Dodge
Andrew and wife Diane Peitzmeier of Norfolk
Ambrose and wife Pauline Peitzmeier of West Point
3 Sisters - Mary Ann and husband Norbert Ruskamp of Dodge
Mildred and husband Dan Rief of Columbus
Lorie and husband Bill Endsley of Kansas City, KS.
11 grandchildren - Cindy(Steve) Slykhuis, Kelly(Larry) Mills, Melinda Hasemann, Laura Hasemann, Jill Von Seggern, Amanda Stromquist, Shyann Stromquist, Heath Stromquist, Derek Kai, Amber Kai, Jakob Kai
5 great grandchildren - Brooke, Justin & Jenna Mills; Winston Slykhuis and Christopher Purvis
Henry was preceded in death by his parents and brother Joseph Peitzmeier
The Funeral Mass will be 10:00 A.M. Monday March 1, 2010 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hooper. The Rev. Vitalis Anyanike will officiate. Burial will follow in the St. Rose Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Rose and the Hooper Volunteer Fire & Rescue. A Wake Service will be held on Sunday at 2:00 P.M. at the Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel. Visitation will continue until 6pm with the family present until 4pm.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(7)
Stan & Ione Popken
Fremont, NE Thursday, March 4, 2010 We have had you in our thoughts and want to express our sympathy. We always enjoyed visiting whenever we happened to meet over the years. He was so friendly and so that will be missed. We know you surely feel a void. May God's comfort and peace be with you.Greg Rief
Chicago, IL Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Nell and family - My deepest condolences on your loss. I wish I could have made it to the ceremony. I heard it was very nice. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong and remember the good times. Greg, Anne and family.Jeri Janecek
Dodge, NE Tuesday, March 2, 2010 Dear Diane and family, Please accept my smpathy in the loss of your Father. No matter what your age, it is always hard to lose a Daddy. With care and concern. JeriSara Peitzmeier
Northglenn, CO Monday, March 1, 2010 Nell and Family... I wanted to send my deepest sympathy to you and your family... Henry was a great man! One of my favorite memories of him was when you guys came to Rhonda's wedding and Jody and I took that picture sitting on his lap with him... His smile was priceless! It makes me smile everytime I look at it!Roger & Marian Johnson
Mesa, AZ Saturday, February 27, 2010 Nell, Our sympathy to you and your family. Wish we could be there at this time. We have many good memories of the years Henry worked with us. He kept me, (Roger) out of trouble in Hoope several times. Roger and MarianHarold & Jo Ann Karl
Fremont, NE Friday, February 26, 2010 We extend our deepest sympathy to Nell, Diane, Jolene and Janet in the loss of your husband and father. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.Patty (Phillips) Adams
Fremont, ne Friday, February 26, 2010 Janet and family, I am so sorry to hear about Henry. Your mom and dad were 2nd parents to me while we were growing up. Please know you have our love and sympathy. Please call if you need anything.