Eugene Wilfred Peshette Jr.

Industrial Arts Teacher, retired.  Mr. Peshette slept through his COVID infection; yes, he was vaccinated and boosted, and died at home on 11/12/2023. He loved teaching youngsters how to make a living with their hands:  woodworking, carpentry, welding, auto shop, drafting, architectural drawing, and AutoCAD, with a little philosophy and respect for women added to the lessons.  He taught at Las Palmas Jr. High School, Grant High School, Center Jr. High and Center High School, retiring after some 33 years in 2006.

He played harmonica, loved tending a vegetable garden, built fabulous custom cabinets for his kitchen, and made silver jewelry.  He is survived by at least two wives, Alix Peshette and Amy Terrell.

Gifts in his honor can be made to the Sacramento Zoo.  Price Funeral Chapel (916-725-2109), directors.

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