Obituary:
On Monday, June 28th, 2021, Peter Andrew Pettengill a loving Father, Papa, Brother, Uncle, Friend and widowed Husband passed away at the age of 61 in Indio, California.
Peter was born on September 16th, 1959 in Brunswick, Maine to his Late parents: Harriet L. Jensen Pettengill and Charles W. Pettengill. He was the youngest of six siblings. Whom adored their baby brother. Peter completed his education in Seventh Day Adventist Academies.
Years after the family’s Missionary sailing trip to Kiribati (Gilbertese Island), Peter took his father’s invitation to move to California where his father opened a Dental Office and Peter began working as his lab technician. Throughout his life, Peter continued learning about whatever caught his interest. He had a brilliant, clear mind and excellent memory of details. Especially at reflecting back in the good ole’ days.
Peter had met the love of his life, the late Bernadette N. Keil, aka: Pele, at a local dental seminar. The two had dated for a few years when they decided to tie the knot on December 22nd, 1984 and started their life together. They welcomed their Daughter Fiasili L. Pettengill on May 22nd 1986.
Peter enjoyed history, astronomy, planes, a good laugh, being around family especially his Grandson Keil and admired people and a good conversation.
Thank You
Thank you to all our family and friends for joining us in Celebrating the life of a Great Father, Papa, Brother, Uncle and Friend. Thank you for the stories and memories shared by all. Words cannot express our gratitude for all the love, prayers, flowers and sympathies our family has received.
