Peter Joseph Gietman, age 77, passed away on December 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Peter was born in Eindhaven, Netherlands on October 7, 1943 to the late Lambert and Maria (Verhulst) Gietman. He graduated with the first graduating class at Appleton Xavier High School in 1962. Following high school, Peter proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1966. During that time, he married Liz Carroll on June 19, 1965. They had 4 children, and they later divorced. He then worked for the U.S. Postal Service for many years, retiring in 1999. Following retirement, Peter enjoyed delivering flowers with Riverside Florist.

He was a past member of the Neenah Eagles and a parishioner at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Peter was one of the founding members of the Fox Valley Bombers Soccer Club. He and his 3 brothers played for many years with his Dad (Lambert) as manager. He also coached Xavier High School soccer and was a licensed referee.

Peter is survived by his three children: Brenda (Patrick) Hockenberry, Oshkosh, Kevin (Shelly) Gietman, Eau Claire and Mary Gietman (Susan Maltby), Florida; 2 grandchildren: Leah Gietman and Lindsey Gietman; his 5 brothers and one sister: Joseph (Marlene) Gietman, Florida, Martin (Cindy) Gietman, Appleton, Wilma (Michael) Hildebrand, Florida, Lambert (Mary) Gietman, Hollandtown, Jerry (Connie) Gietman, Waupaca, and John (Kimberly) Gietman, Appleton. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews and special friends Jen and Jeff Schultz.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Lambert and Maria Gietman and a daughter Margaret at birth.

A Memorial Mass for Peter will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 30, 2021 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church (1810 N. McDonald St.) Appleton followed by Military Honors performed by VFW Post 2778 of Appleton. He will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton. Friends may visit the family directly at church from 9 AM until the time of Mass.

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