Jean Peppler, 84 ofTuckerton,NJpassed away at home on Thursday November 17, 2011. Born inCamden,NJshe was raised inBurlington,NJand lived inTuckerton,NJher entire adult life. She worked as a bartender at the Lower Bank Tavern and Sabu’s (Tuckerton Pub) to name a few, later she worked at Hanadel’s in Little Egg Harbor and also in the mailroom at the NJ Casino Control Commision in Atlantic City. Jean had a great sense of humor and was known in her circle as Tuckerton’s Own MissAmerica, she enjoyed painting, playing bingo, and dancing the Jitterbug. She also served on the election board.
She was predeceased by her son William Peppler, brother Bob Drayton and sisters Doris Driscoll and Evelyn Hooper.
She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years Robert Peppler, son Bruce Peppler of Tuckerton, daughters Patty Sheldon (John) of Oklahoma and Gail Verboczki (Stephen J.) of Egg Harbor City, brother-in-law Al Hooper, grandchildren Jessica (Erin), Nicole, Kelli (Paul), Matthew, Danielle, Sheila(Brad), Melissa (Chris), Michelle, Suzanne (Tony) and Stephen H. and great grandchildren Hailie, Elise, Anna, Christopher, James, Laura, Timothy and Christina. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, special niece Donna Yurkevicz, son William’s fiance’ Ellen Cessna and granddogs Jake and Emily.
A Funeral service will be on Wednesday November 23, 2011 at 12pm at Maxwell Funeral Home 160 Mathistown Rd Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087 followed by burial at GreenwoodCemetery, Tuckerton. Viewing will be on Tuesday November 22 from 6 to 9pm and Wednesday from 11am to 12pm at the funeral home. For driving directions or to send condolences please go to www.maxwellfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Wounded Warriors Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org
To Gail and family: my heart goes out to you all. Everyone will miss Jean who we all fondly remember as a caring, light-hearted and kind human being. Although it has been many years since I last saw Jean, the occasional cards I received from her always put a smile on my face and warmed my heart.
It certainly is true that “To know Jean is to love her.”
My sympathies,
janice anderson gallagher
To the Peppler Family …I’ve none Jean since 1959 and eventually met you all through your school years…Jean created memories for all of us to make us chuckle for years to come and to remember that she was funny, to the point, and a very caring person.Not to mention a great mom!
I can see her driving down the street on her scooter or remember her at a friends bridal shower pulling “the kitchen sink’ out of her pocketbook….Only Gorgeous Jeannie would do that to make us all smile and laugh..
Please know that she will always be remembered and in our hearts. She’s got her arms wrapped around Billy and is bringing joy to all those waiting for her in Heaven.
I’ll miss you Friend
Thanks for the Cross
Vivian
Uncle Bob, Patty, Bruce, Gail & families: My deepest sympathy during this difficult time. By far Aunt Jean was one of my most favorite aunts on the Peppler side. She was a loving, kind, generous and caring person. Her presence and sense of humor always lit up a room. I will always remember and cherish my childhood memories of spending time with your family in Tuckerton. May God Bless each and everyone of you.
My dearest cousins and Uncle Bob, I will treasure all the wonderful family get togethers with you, remembering how joyfully Aunt Jean played the piano by ear bringing smiles to all. Her sense of humor was legendary, and always kept us in stitches. She will be missed very much, as is Billy.
May you feel the Peace of God knowing she is with Him now.
With love and sympathy,
Cousin Vickie
My Aunt Jean:
Who greeted all she met with a unique kindness. An “angel” with the talent for seeing through everyone to their core humanity and responding to their condition with love, joy, empathy and humor.
I pray that the light she shone into us all will live on in the sparkle she left in our souls.
Love,
(Harry’s) Jim Peppler