Robert Peppler

Robert Peppler, 95 of Tuckerton, NJ passed away on Wednesday November 25, 2015 at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City. Robert was born in Wachapreague, VA and lived in Export, PA before moving to Tuckerton over 65 years ago.
He served in the US Army during World War II and was a survivor of the ""Death March of Bataan"" he was held for three and a half years as a Prisoner of War in Japan.
After his service in the military, Robert worked as a Master Mechanic for the Chevrolet Dealership (Powell, Rich and Bennet) in Manahawkin, NJ for over 30 years before finally retiring from Jack's Arco Service Center in Beach Haven, NJ in 1985.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years Jean Peppler (2011), his son William Peppler (2006), his daughter Gail Verboczki (2012) and his brothers George, Harry, Bill, Wynn and Warren.
He is survived by his loving children, son Bruce Peppler of Tuckerton and daughter Patty Sheldon (John) of Oklahoma, brother Richard Peppler, grandchildren Jessica, Nicole, Kelli, Matthew, Danielle, Sheila, Melissa, Michelle, Suzanne and Stephen, great grandchildren Laura, Timothy, Christian, Hailie, Elise, Anna, Christopher and James, great great grandchildren Tamea, Nevaeh and Matthew, son-in-law Stephen Verboczki and loving niece Donna Yurkevicz.
Viewing hours will be held on Monday November 30, 2015 from 7 to 9pm and Tuesday December 1 from 9am until the Funeral Service at 10am at Maxwell Funeral Home 160 Mathistown Road Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Tuckerton.
For driving directions or to send condolences please go to www.maxwellfuneralhome.com
Donations in Robert Peppler's Memory can be made to: American Ex-Prisoners of War 3201 East Pioneer Parkway #40 Arlington, Texas 76010-5396.