Robert E. Peace

Robert E. Peace Sr., 78, of Oley, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Manice (Ciecierski) Peace whom he married August 19th, 1967. 

Born August 3rd, 1947, in Lewistown, PA, he was the son of the late Ray Peace and Tracey (Walker) Peace. 

Robert was a 1965 graduate of Chief Logan High School. After graduating high school he took classes at Millersville Teachers College, Nyack Missionary College, and Penn State University. During his working years he was employed as a supervisor by GPU which later became First Energy. 

Robert loved reading books by Christian authors, especially N.T. Wright and A.W. Tozer. Robert even wrote his own book titled “What is Truth.” He was a man of God who also spent a lot of time in prayer. When not reading, Robert loved playing Chess and cheering on the Nittany Lions and Philadelphia Phillies. Spending time with family brought him great joy. 

He is survived by two children and their spouses: Jennifer Martin (Andrew), and Robert Peace Jr. (Shannon). 

Also surviving are seven grandchildren: Jessica Kindred (Jacoby), Heather Requena (Marko), Stephanie Lawrence (Paul), Brooke Rogers (Dalton), Michealia Burket (Charlie), Meriah Cahill, and Josh Cahill (Hailey); and eighteen great grandchildren: Ethan, Julia, Abigail, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Kiah, James, Caleb, Hope, Lucy, Edmon, Jayden, Gracelynn, Dawson, Gavin, Archer, Loki, and Tyr. 

Bob is also survived by his sister, Karen Stahl (Randy) and one sister-in-law, Judy Peace. 

In addition to his parents, Robert was predeceased by his brother, Donald Peace, and one great granddaughter, Charlotte Burket. 

Robert’s family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and doctors at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center and Heartland Hospice whose gentle care, kindness, and compassion brought comfort to him in his final days. 

A celebration of life will be held Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Trinity Bible Fellowship Church. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the same location. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. 

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Trinity Bible Fellowship Church, 220 Main Street, Blandon, PA 19510.

Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., Oley, is in charge of arrangements. 

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