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Eileen Groene Peitz Houghton, Iowa, USA Brick Section D - Row 5
Eileen Groene was born near West Point, Iowa in 1925, and graduated from St. Mary's High School. Raised on a farm, she grew up helping her parents and five siblings with farm chores before and after school. Her father died when she was fourteen. Through cooperative efforts with her mother, brother, and sisters, the family managed to keep ownership of the farm through the depression of the 1930's. She married our father, Victor Peitz, in 1948, and together they raised four children. They rented, and later purchased a farm near Houghton, Iowa, not far from their birthplaces. We children enjoyed the wholesome experiences of being close to nature, knowing all of our relatives, and feeling part of a rural community. Our mother's priorities in life have been her immediate and extended family. She consistently provided guidance and encouragement to us as children. Through her model and teachings, she has taught us responsibility, respect, commitment, and love. She has always believed in the value of education. Consequently, all four of us have college degrees; three being bachelor's degrees from Iowa State University. As adults, we are grateful to her for what she has done for us, and for what she continues to do for us. We are proud to recognize our mother in this Roll of Honor. Gregory Peitz Donna Peitz Lewis Julianne Peitz Svingen Michelle Peitz Jordan 7/1/96
Narrative Updated: 8/23/1994
Honored By:	Julianne Svingen