Peter Broeren, age 99 of Vineland, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Cape May Court House.

Peter was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands to the late Denis C. and Johanna L.M. (Putters) Broeren and was a resident of Vineland most of his life.  A veteran of the U.S. Army, Peter served during WWII as a Staff Sgt. in the U.S. Intelligence Unit of the Army.  Prior to his retirement, he worked as a purchasing agent for Ace Glass Co. of Vineland for over 25 years.  Peter was a member of the First Baptist Church of Vineland for over 50 years and enjoyed singing solos in the church choir.  He was also a 50 plus year member of the Vineland Singing Ambassadors, the Past Grand Master of the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows and the Past President of the WISE club of the Y.M.C.A. where he enjoyed swimming.  Peter enjoyed woodworking, stamp collecting, travelling and sharing time with his family.

Peter was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Adeline (Schenck) Broeren and his daughter Joni Lynne Wayt.

Peter is survived by his loving daughter, Denise Coulter and husband Charlie of C.M.C.H., his son-in-law Rodney Wayt of Galloway, NJ and by 3 grandchildren; Crystal Bartleson and husband James of Rio Grande, Jessica Heikes and husband Colin of Gaithersburg, MD and Cody Wayt of Galloway.  He is also survived by 1 great-grandson Jesse James "Mini-Opa" Bartleson, two step grandchildren Robert and Brooke Bartleson and by his niece Leola Rosati and husband Robert of Stanford, CT and their children Eugenee and Rolland Rosati at home. Also beloved caregiver Daisy Tirado.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 3 rd , 2016 at 7:00 PM from the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home 1024 E. Landis Ave. Vineland.

Viewing hours are Sunday 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be private.

Please visit www.wbfuneralhome.com to send online condolences to the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter's memory may be made to a Veteran Charity or Animal Charity of one's choice.

Arrangements are by the WAINWRIGHT-BERNHARDT Funeral Home, Vineland.