For the past 25 years, Peschel has been completely dedicated to Milwaukee Winter Club, WAHA Region 5 and WHOA. As a coach and volunteer, he served Winter Club and Region 5 for 11 years, either as a coach, manager or officiating coordinator. Beginning in 2001, he served USA Hockey, WAHA and WHOA on the officiating side. He began as a WIAA official in 2006, working multiple Regional and Section Playoff Games, and two WIAA Girls State Tournaments. He has been a WHOA Region Director for eight seasons and Vice President for four years. He has also been involved with the WEHL and the Kohlman Cup. As a mentor, he has passed on his love of the game to his son Kyle who serves as a NCAA Division III official and a USA Hockey Seminar Instructor. Outside of hockey, Peschel is very active in his community and frequently volunteers his time and expertise as an environmental engineer. Peschel and his wife Susan live in Shorewood and have two children, Alison and Kyle. |