Frances Wilson Peetz, 82, of State College, died peacefully on August 19, 2010 at the Fairways of Brookline in State College.
Born September 1, 1927 in Rochester, Pennsylvania, she was the youngest daughter of the late Frank Iolas Wilson and Laura Gardner Wilson. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1945 and from Penn State University in 1949 with a degree in Home Economics. On July 23, 1949, she married Edward S. Peetz, who survives at home.
Frances was employed as a dietician in the Pittsburgh and Richmond, Virginia school districts prior to becoming a 'stay-at-home Mom' in February 1952. After her children had gone to college, she worked at the White House Historical Association for five years prior to retiring in State College.
Along with her husband Ed of 61 years, she is survived by two sons, Edward W. and wife Louise of Falls Church, VA and David J. and his wife Karen of Brooklyn, NY; one daughter, Laurine P. and husband Michael Musto of Arlington, VA; her sister, Marian W. and husband Richard N. Rice; and six grandchildren, David, Katherine, Matthew, Chris, Lisa, and Ted.
A visitation will be held on Monday, August 23, 2010, beginning at 10:30 AM at the Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Services, 1034 Benner Pike, State College. Funeral Services will begin at 11:30 AM on Monday, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Christopher Cunningham officiating.
Interment will immediately follow the funeral service at Centre County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
The family would like to gratefully acknowledge the compassionate and professional care Frances received from everyone at Fairways of Brookline and the Home Nursing Agency.
A guestbook can be signed and condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.