Harold E. Peak

Harold 'Gene' Peak, 70, died on October 5, 2013 at Hospice of Cincinnati at Mercy Hospital Western Hills. Born & raised in the Cleves, OH area, Gene graduated from Taylor High School where he was a scholar, leader & athlete. He earned scholarships & lettered in baseball at both the Ohio State University & Cumberland College where he earned his teaching degree. He returned to his home community after college as an Educator, the community where he spent the better part of 7 decades as a student, teacher, mentor, coach, Athletic Director, Science Dept. Chair, Technology Coordinator, Union President & Treasurer. He had a profound influence on the lives of all those who had the privilege to know him, whether it was a student in the classroom, an athlete on the football or baseball fields or one of many friends in the community. Gene also served his country in the US Air Force Reserves & spent many years as a member of the Southern Gateway Chorus where he fulfilled his passion for music, singing, friendships & traveling. After retiring, he worked for the Cincinnati Reds. He was the beloved husband of 49 years of Linda Peak (nee Lederle), the proud & devoted father of Bryan (Bernadette) & Jason (Misti) Peak & Amanda (Brian) Noble, the doting grandfather of Meghan, Alexander & Stevi Peak, the dear brother of Wilbur & Charles Peak & the beloved son of the late Wilbur & Norma (nee King) Peak. He is also survived by dear aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews & many friends. Visitation Wed., Oct. 9, 4-8 PM at the Whitewater Crossing Christian Church, 5771 State Route 128, Cleves, where the service will be held Thurs., Oct. 10 at 11 AM. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Cinti., or OSU James Cancer Research Center or charity of donor's choice, all c/o the Dennis George Funeral Home, 44 S. Miami, Cleves, OH 45002.