Submitted by: Dan Rich

Robert Morris Peltz

Oct. 19, 1923 - Dec. 10, 2007

South Bend Tribune 12/12/2007
SOUTH BEND - Robert Morris Peltz, 84, passed away after a long illness on Monday, Dec. 10th, in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born to Harry and Sarah Peltz in Audobon, NJ, on Oct. 19, 1923, he spent his early years in New Jersey.

He met his wife, Lila Slutzky, a student of the University of Miami and a lifelong resident of South Bend, who convinced Robert to move to South Bend. Robert and Lila were blessed with two sons, James Peltz of South Bend and Rick Peltz (Emily) of Carmel, IN; two daughters, Terry (Alan) Feldbaum and Judy (Richard) Wein of South Bend. He is survived by eight grandchildren, Amber Peltz, Susan Peltz, Rachel Wein, Emily Wein, Samuel Wein, Sarah Feldbaum, Daniel Feldbaum and Abigail Peltz; and his only brother, Bernard Peltz of Vineland, NJ.

Robert was a kind and special person, well-liked by all who knew him. He was a devoted father and grandfather, always giving encouragement and a warm smile to all of the family's endeavors. Robert was an exceptional athlete. A great swimmer, he became a lifeguard at the beaches of Atlantic City, NJ. In the Marines, where he served in the Pacific, he participated as a boxer. After his years in the Marines, he graduated from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL, where he played football and was a diver on the swim team. He became an avid bowler and softball player in his early years in South Bend. His passion for athletics continued into tennis, a sport he excelled at well into his late 70s. Robert was vice president of the Slutsky Peltz Plumbing and Heating Company of South Bend for over 40 years. He was respected and liked by all of his employees over this period. His community activities include Temple Beth El, B'nai B'rith Men, the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley, Free Mason, and the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association of St. Joseph Valley. His real devotion was to his children and grandchildren. He made it a priority to attend all of the children's and grandchildren's sporting events, even before it was usual to do so. He rarely missed a swim meet or tennis match. He was always there with a kiss and a smile. His kindness and sweet personality were his trademark, and that is what most truly will be missed.

Funeral services for Robert will be at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 12, in the McGann Hay Funeral Home on Ironwood Drive. Burial will follow at the Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Sinai Synagogue, Temple Beth El, to the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley or to the Alzheimer's Society of Indiana.