John Edward Peel

John Edward Peel, age 72, of Fremont, Indiana, beloved husband and father, unofficial and always collegial mayor of Lake George, departed Tuesday, May 4, 2021 while enjoying a late afternoon siesta from his swing in his well-kept yard. John was born on March 15, 1949 in Kinderhook Township, Michigan. A Master Certified Taxidermist and internationally awarded wildlife artist, outdoor and shooting enthusiast, Harley rider, and renowned green thumb, he will be missed by many. He called Lake George home for all 72 years. He served in the United States Army Military Police from 1969 until his Honorable Discharge in 1971. He retired from Dana Eaton in 1999 after 33 years of service. Preceded in death by parents Charles Peel, Helen (Blair) Peel, sister Cynthia (Peel) Rodgers, and brother Charles M. (Della) Peel. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marcia (Bollinger) Peel; daughters Frances (Michael) Brooks and Sara Peel (Christopher Sanders), a brother Robert (Megan) Peel, brother-in-laws, Michael Rodgers, Dennis (Dorian) Bollinger, and Steven (Diane) Bollinger, and a sister-in-law, Betty Bollinger, as well as granddaughters Catherine and Elizabeth. Calling hours will be held from 4-7 pm Friday May 7, 2021 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana. Military honors will be held at 7 pm Friday at Beams Funeral Home. Gifts of remembrance may be made to Association of Indiana Taxidermists, C/O Todd Buchanan 9039 North Pumpkin Vine Road, Fairland, Indiana 46126. ( Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com ) Arrangements are under the direction of Beams Funeral Home of Fremont, IN 260/495-2915