Dr. Herbert R. Petelle, age 92, of Alton, New Hampshire, passed away on February 17, 2026.

Herb was born in Franklin, NH in 1933 to Eugene and Amy (Plummer) Petelle. Herb grew up in Northfield, NH and graduated from Tilton Northfield High School. After high school, Herb joined the U.S. Air Force. After serving four years, he attended Keene Teacher’s College, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and continued in the Reserves for sixteen years.

Herb was dedicated to his studies and received his Master’s and Doctorate in Education. He taught at Coe Brown, Pembroke Academy, Kingswood and the University of New Hampshire at Manchester for over 30 years. Also, he taught Driver’s Education at Alton High School.

Herb was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: James & Harold Petelle and sister Irene (Petelle) Nowell.

He is survived by his wife Louise, son Glenn Petelle, son Kyle & wife Karen Petelle, 3 grandsons: Justin, Ryan and Evan Petelle, granddaughter Julie (Petelle) & husband Jonathan Dukette, also several nieces and nephews.

As per his wishes, no services will be held. A private ceremony will be held in the spring with interment at New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made in his memory to: Granite State VNA.

Cremation care by Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, to express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com