Louise Peele, 79, of Rapid City, SD, formerly of Laramie passed away on July 13, 2023, at Monument Hospice in Rapid City. She was born and raised in Laramie, Wyoming.
As a teenager, she enjoyed planning road trips to Virginia to visit her grandparents. She graduated from Laramie High School in 1963. Louise had a love for photography, and she began working at Ludwig Photography. Her boss set her up on a blind date with Tom Peele. He would become the love of her life, they were married on August 24, 1969. They had two daughters.
Louise devoted the majority of her time to raising the girls. Once the girls were grown, Louise found joy in working at J.C. Penney in Laramie until its closure. When Tom passed in 2004, Louise moved to Rapid City to be closer to her daughter Beth and her family. She once again found joy in working at the J.C. Penney in Rapid CIty where she received many customer service awards. After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with friends, taking pictures, painting pictures, and attending church services.
She is preceded in death by her husband Tom Peele; parents, Feral and Paris Maxfield; siblings, Louella Fleck, Mary Moulton, Guy Maxfield, Jay Maxfield, and Irene Combs.
She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Zemke and husband Erik Zemke, Beth Hare and husband Jamin Tremmel; grandchildren, Kendal Hebb and husband Jamel Hebb, Ryan Zemke, Auston Hare and finance Sydney House, Ethan Hare and wife Rosie Blote.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2023, at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery.
Peace and love to Louise Maxfield Peele. As our class prepares for our 60th reunion, Louise will be missed. Loved some of the visits--by phone--with her. Enjoyed her sense of humor. Prayers from the Class of '63.
Tammy, I’m so sorry for your loss. Hang on to those precious memories ❤️
Louise was the sister of Suzie Hosier’s dad but seemed more like a cousin to Suzie because they were close in age. Louise was in our wedding when Suzie and I got married. God bless her family. “God Bless” is how Louise always ended a conversation. Rest in peace Louise.
May the memory of Louise be a blessing.
Tammy and Beth, I am very sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your families.
Randy and I are very sorry to hear of Louise's passing. May she rest in peace.
My deepest sympathy to all Louise’ family! She was a dear friend of mine during the time we both lived at There’s A Hart in Rapid City. Guyla Sturgeon 🙏❤️🙏