COUNCIL #8282 - ST. VIATOR REMEMBERS |
COL. THOMAS PEOT U.S. Air Force, Retired Col. Thomas E. Peot, 77, of Henderson, went home to the Lord Monday, August 28, 2017. Born December 21, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Edward Peot and Helen McKeever Peot, Tom's favorite things were golf, fishing, hunting, Sunday breakfast, the Green Bay Packers, the Atlanta Braves and the Runnin' Rebels. Professionally, Tom was most proud of his distinguished 26-year career in the U.S. Air Force, including service in the Vietnam War, and especially his final assignment as Commander of the 4461stSupport Group, supporting the F-117 Stealth Fighter at the Tonopah Test Range. Personally, Tom was proudest of his 41-year marriage to his "best bud," Melva and his family. He was a 33-year parishioner at St. Viator Catholic Church and a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Helen Peot; his beloved wife, Melva Bentzel Peot; his sister, Mary Peot; and his in-laws, Melvin and Eleanor Bentzel. He is survived by his daughters, Danielle (Damon) Blue and Robyn Peot; and his sister, Donna (Steve) Hicks. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 16, at St. Viator Catholic Church, 2461 E. Flamingo Road. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Keep Memory Alive or The National Military Family Association. |