Robert J Peters, 19282010 (aged 81 years)

Robert J Peters
Name
Robert J /Peters/
Given names
Robert J
Surname
Peters
Birth
Death of a paternal grandfather
Cause: Bronchial pneumonia
Death of a father
Death of a mother
Death of a brother
Death of a sister
Death of a sister
Death of a brother
Note: Buried with military grave site at Delafield Cemetery, Delafield, Wisconsin
Burial of a father
Address: Forest Mound Cemetery
Burial of a mother
Death
Note: Obituary:

Obituary:
Robert J. “Bob” Peters, Sr., of Waukesha, died on Friday, May 7, 2010 at his home at the age of 81.

He was born on August 26, 1928 in Waupun, the son of John and Laura (Doty) Peters. Bob was united in marriage to Meta Verdien on November 22, 1947.

He began his career as a bricklayer and later joined the Masons Union in 1949. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps as a helicopter mechanic, serving from 1952 until 1954 while stationed in California. Later, he was employed for Oliver Construction in Oconomowoc for over 35 years until retiring in 1990.

Along with his wife, Bob loved traveling across the country, taking bus trips to 49 states over the years. He also enjoyed gambling trips, woodworking, and working in his yard.

Bob will be deeply missed by his wife of 62 years, Meta Peters of Waukesha; his son, Robert (Jennifer) Peters, Jr. of Waukesha; grandson, Cory (Danielle Dovnik) Peters of Madison; sister-in-law, Elizabeth “Betty” Peters of Johnson Creek; brother-in-law, Bob Schwarze of Brandon; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Eugene and Donald Peters; 2 sisters: Vera Schwarze and Margaret Schubert; and his parents.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 11:00 AM until the 12:00 Noon memorial service at Randle-Dable Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha, WI. Memorials in Bob’s name may be made to Curative Senior Services of Waukesha, c/o Curative Foundation, 1000 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53226.

Family with parents
father
John G Peters
18911953
Birth: September 5, 1891 28 21 Chester, Dodge Co, Wisconsin, USA
Death: June 24, 1953Waupun, Fond du Lac Co, Wisconsin, USA
mother
Laura Doty
18871977
Birth: October 17, 1887 34 22 Waupun, Fond du Lac Co, Wisconsin, USA
Death: May 26, 1977Waukesa, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA
Religious marriage Religious marriageabout 1917
7 years
elder sister
18 months
elder brother
19241992
Birth: June 30, 1924 32 36 Wisconsin, USA
Death: October 17, 1992Pass Christian, Harrison Co, Mississippi, USA
-5 years
elder sister
19192005
Birth: July 19, 1919 27 31 Wisconsin, USA
Death: March 16, 2005Brandon, Fond Du Lac Co, Wisconsin, USA
7 years
elder brother
19262009
Birth: August 7, 1926 34 38 Waupun, Fond du Lac Co, Wisconsin, USA
Death: May 27, 2009Jeneau, Dodge Co, Wisconsin, USA
2 years
himself
Robert J Peters
19282010
Birth: August 26, 1928 36 40 Waupun, Fond du Lac Co, Wisconsin, USA
Death: May 7, 2010Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA
Family with Private
himself
Robert J Peters
19282010
Birth: August 26, 1928 36 40 Waupun, Fond du Lac Co, Wisconsin, USA
Death: May 7, 2010Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA
wife
Private
son
Private
Death

Obituary:
Robert J. “Bob” Peters, Sr., of Waukesha, died on Friday, May 7, 2010 at his home at the age of 81.

He was born on August 26, 1928 in Waupun, the son of John and Laura (Doty) Peters. Bob was united in marriage to Meta Verdien on November 22, 1947.

He began his career as a bricklayer and later joined the Masons Union in 1949. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps as a helicopter mechanic, serving from 1952 until 1954 while stationed in California. Later, he was employed for Oliver Construction in Oconomowoc for over 35 years until retiring in 1990.

Along with his wife, Bob loved traveling across the country, taking bus trips to 49 states over the years. He also enjoyed gambling trips, woodworking, and working in his yard.

Bob will be deeply missed by his wife of 62 years, Meta Peters of Waukesha; his son, Robert (Jennifer) Peters, Jr. of Waukesha; grandson, Cory (Danielle Dovnik) Peters of Madison; sister-in-law, Elizabeth “Betty” Peters of Johnson Creek; brother-in-law, Bob Schwarze of Brandon; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Eugene and Donald Peters; 2 sisters: Vera Schwarze and Margaret Schubert; and his parents.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 11:00 AM until the 12:00 Noon memorial service at Randle-Dable Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha, WI. Memorials in Bob’s name may be made to Curative Senior Services of Waukesha, c/o Curative Foundation, 1000 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53226.

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Robert J Peters
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