Robert D. Peel

Robert Dean Peel, 85, of Clarkdale died September 12. He was born March 12, 1920 in Radnor, Ohio. He was a Coast Guard veteran where he served as a mechanic. A graduate of Athens University, he he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio University and his PhD from Ohio State University. Dr. Peel was a retired Regional Manager of Agricultural Research for Campbell\u0027s Soup Company. He was a Past Exalted Ruler of the Elks. A passionate supporter of animal rights issues, he was also an avid reader, outdoorsman and had an insatiable thirst for knowledge. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Martha M. Peel; sons, Rick Peel of Cottonwood and Bob Peel of Nacogdoches, Texas; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 10 in the Westcott Funeral Home at 11 AM. Donations in his memory may be made to the Morningstar Animal Sanctuary, Inc., P O Box Cornville, AZ 86325. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com