Elmer B. “Pete” Collett, 72, of Piqua, went to be with is beloved wife Sharon in Heaven at 3:55pm Sat, September 22, 2012 at upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.
He was born to the late Donald and Evelyn Hefflefinger Collett on November 28, 1939. Pete married Sharon Haller on Apr 5, 1958, in Piqua and she preceded him in death on January 3, 2012.
Surviving is one son and daughter in law, Elmer and Sharrie Collett of Bradford; two daughters and sons in law, Debra and Terry Reid of York, PA, and Charlotte and Melvin Wooddell of Sidney; two brothers, John and Ray Collett, both of Piqua; four grandchildren, Kimberly Druck of Felton, PA, Carmon Collett and Deven Collett, both of Bradford and Howard Wooddell of Sidney; one great grandson, Luke Druck of Felton, PA. Mr. Collett was preceded in death by one daughter, Tammy Sue Collett and two great grandchildren, Haiden and Alexander.
Pete liked to hunt and fish and camping. He loved all sports and especially NASCAR. He also loved to mow lawns right up to the time of his death. Pete worked 35 years as an auto body repairman at Hardenbrook Ford and Schlingman Buick and Pontiac, both in Piqua. He retired from Jackson Tube after 19 years of service. Pete will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
- Piqua Daily Call – 24 Sept 2012