Melva Ann Peternel (July 28, 1920 – December 8, 2014)

Melva Ann Peternel (July 28, 1920 – December 8, 2014)
Melva Ann Peternel (July 28, 1920 – December 8, 2014)

ROCK SPRINGS — Melva Ann Peternel, 94, of Rock Springs, Wyoming passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014 at her home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming, Mrs. Peternel passed away following a brief illness.

She was born on July 28, 1920 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the daughter of the late George Arthur Soulsby and Martha Ann McQuillan.

Mrs. Peternel attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1938.

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She married Frank Peternel in Rock Springs, Wyoming on June 27, 1953 and he preceded her in death on August 10, 2009.

Mrs. Peternel worked as a stenographer and bank clerk for the Rock Springs National Bank for forty-one years until her retirement in 1990.

She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Young at Heart Senior Citizens, Saint Monica’s Sodality and Christian Woman’s Club.

Her interests included homemaking, gardening, and spending time with friends and family. On Saturday nights she listened to Lawrence Welk Show reruns.

Survivors include one son Vincent Paul Peternel of Rock Springs, Wyoming; sister-in-law Clara Tipp of Rock Springs, Wyoming and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank, one daughter Barbara Ann Peternel, one brother Arthur Soulsby and two sisters Arlene Soulsby McCormick and Dorothy Soulsby Muir.

Following cremation, memorial services are pending.

The family of Melva Ann Peternel respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church Improvement Fund, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901 or Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901.

Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com