Delenia L. Peeper, 86 of Bluffton, passed away early Friday morning, October 7, 2022, at Christian Care Retirement Community in Bluffton.
She was born on August 29, 1936, in Bluffton, Indiana to Howard & Zella Elizabeth (Long) Bennett. She attended P.A. Allen High School and worked at Kitco, Franklin Electric and the Caylor-Nickel Clinic. She always looked forward to going to the casino and enjoyed crocheting. She enjoyed most of all being a mother and grandma and spending time with her family!
On May 25, 1957, in Bluffton, Delenia and Jim Peeper were married. For many years they lived in Delray Beach, Florida before moving back to Bluffton.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Jim Peeper of Bluffton and sons; Larry (Kathy) Peeper of Craigville, Randy (Lisa) Peeper of Bluffton and Dean Peeper of Delray Beach, Fla., along with 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Delenia was the last survivor of her 12 siblings. She is preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Sheryl A. “Nanny” Peeper-Powers, a grandson, Evan Powers and great-grandsons; Xander E. Powers and Heath Springer.
A service to celebrate Delenia’s life will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton with Pastor Tony Robles officiating. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., prior to the funeral service on Monday.
Memorials may be made to Christian Care – Golden Apple Unit. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the Peeper family at www.thomarich.com.