Peter Robert Zeien, 64, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Peter was born Nov. 2, 1957, to Henry Armon and Lottie May (Stevens) Zeien in Waterloo, Iowa. He married Charis (Griffin) March 30, 1988, in Savannah, Missouri.
Peter was a hard worker from a young age. His father owned and operated Zeien Excavating where Peter and his brothers worked as young men. While working for his father, Peter grew into an impressive mechanic and could fix nearly anything. In the fall of 1997, Peter had the opportunity to join the pipeline. He started as “just a mechanic” for Willbros Group. After several years into his pipeline career, he began working for Sheehan Pipe Line Construction Company, where Assistant Jay Klatt saw potential in Peter for testing. When Jay later retired, Peter was given the position as testing foreman. For the last seven years, Peter has worked for Precision Pipe Line Co. as a Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Foreman where he was known and respected as one of the best in the industry. Peter thoroughly enjoyed his career and the men that he had the honor of working with.
While Peter was home from the pipeline, he was always in the middle of some project. Peter was an honest and good man, who treated people with respect and kindness. He was generous with his time and money. He never wanted to see someone in need. He was a loving man and was particularly protective of the love of his life, Charis. He was dearly loved and will forever be missed.
Peter is survived by his wife, Charis Zeien; his one daughter, Sherry (Matthew) Davis; four brothers, John (Janet) Zeien, Dave (Nancy) Zeien, Allan Zeien, and Andy Zeien; three sisters, Virginia (Charlie) Harp, Caroline (Mike Sinn) Zeien, and Jackie (Scott) Snyder; two grandsons, Brennan and Phyper; one brother-in-law, Jearl (Linda) Griffin; and his extended pipeline family.
Peter was preceded in death by both parents; one son, Bruce Zeien; one brother, Vern Zeien.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services in Poplar Bluff. Funeral service will follow beginning at noon with officiating by Jearl Griffin. Burial will take place at Sparkman Cemetery in Butler County.
Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services.
Online condolences can be made at www.willowridgefcs.com.