Donald "Pete" Nofziger, age 82 years, of Archbold, peacefully entered His Heavenly Mansion on Wednesday morning, July 11, 2012, in his home. He was born January 20, 1930, near Archbold, the son of Simon A. and Rosa (Short) Nofziger, and married Shirley Short Gerber on February 13, 2005. A lifelong resident of the Archbold area, he farmed and had an insurance business in downtown Archbold many years. He served in the U.S. Navy. He taught Hunter's Safety Classes for 40 years, and volunteered at Hands of Grace. He was a member of the Archbold United Methodist Church, the Archbold Lion's Club and Fulton County Garden Club. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; three step-daughters, Linda Gerber of Orangeburg, SC, Sharon Gerber of Sugarcreek, and Judy (Garry) Snyder of Quincy, MI; and 2 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Frieda Nofziger; and two brothers, Marvin Wayne Nofziger and Kenneth Nofziger. Memorial services will be held on Sunday at 4 PM at the Archbold United Methodist Church. Interment will precede in the Pettisville Cemetery with Military Rites by the American Legion B.L.W. Post 311. Friends may call at Archbold United Methodist Church from 2-8 PM on Saturday. Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements. The family suggests that memorials be given to Archbold United Methodist Church, Hospice of Williams and Fulton Counties, or Hands of Grace.