Peter Donald Weisse, 82, of Vero Beach, died Friday, May 27, 2011, at VNA Hospice House.
He was born April 15, 1929, in Winnipeg, Canada and moved to Vero Beach 19 years ago, coming from New Jersey.
Weisse served in the United States Army as a missile engineer.
He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach.
Prior to retirement, Weisse worked as an executive in metal manufacturing and later did consulting work with various businesses.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth “Betty” Weisse, of Vero Beach, daughter, Katherine Perkins, of Escondido, Calif.; son, James P. Weisse, of San Juan, Puerto Rico; daughter, Patricia A. Weisse, of Skaneateles, N.Y.; son, Thomas R. Weisse, of Westfield, N.J. and ten grandchildren.
He is predeceased by son, John P. Weisse; brothers, Paul H. Weisse and Edward B. Weisse.
A mass will be held in New Jersey at a later date.
Donations may be made to VNA Hospice of Indian River County, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.