George Peebles, 93, King, formerly of Kaukauna, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. He was born on December 15, 1921 to the late Herbert and Alice (Tobin) Peebles. George graduated from Goodrich High School in 1939 where he was active in track, football, speed skating and amateur boxing. He went on to become a Golden Gloves Champion. Upon graduation he started at Giddings & Lewis as an apprentice and then served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1945. After service he returned to Giddings & Lewis as a Methods Engineer until his retirement in 1981. On September 26, 1942 he married Shirley Deitte in Fond Du Lac.

George and Shirley loved traveling in their Winnebago throughout the United States. They were avid Packer fans and loved tailgating with family and friends, even fortunate to attend the infamous "Ice Bowl!" One of his last trips was on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., accompanied by Barry Emmer. Upon return they were greeted at the airport by many family members and friends.

He is survived by nine children, Jim (Marge) Peebles, JoAnn Brey, Mary (Dennis) Schuh, Barb (Marty) Van Zeeland, Jeanne (Gerry) Hopkins, Bob (Tina) Peebles, Steve (Pam) Peebles, Terry (Jane) Peebles, Lisa (Jim) Sawlsville; 30 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; as well as many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; son, George Peebles; grandson, Jason Peebles; two brothers; four sisters; and special friend, Mary Allgeyer.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at ST. KATHERINE DREXEL – ST. MARY'S SITE (119 W. 7 ^th Street, Kaukauna) from 2 pm to the time of Funeral Mass at 4 pm. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Kaukauna. To sign the guestbook, please visit oconnellfh.com.

The family would like to thank the staff at King Veterans Home for their compassion and care for George during his stay.

Dad- We'd like to thank you for asking Shirley Deitte to be your wife as she then became our mother. Together you showed us how to love and care about others. Each of us has taken a part of what you and mom have taught us and have shared it with our children and hopefully, they in turn pass it on to their children. Love, All of Us.