Robert J Peters, 1928–2010 (aged 81 years)
- Name
- Robert J /Peters/
- Given names
- Robert J
- Surname
- Peters
| Birth | August 26, 1928
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| Death of a paternal grandfather | Gerrit Peters February 14, 1945 (aged 16 years) Cause: Bronchial pneumonia |
| Death of a father | John Garritt Peters June 24, 1953 (aged 24 years) |
| Death of a mother | Laura Doty May 26, 1977 (aged 48 years) |
| Death of a brother | Eugene G. Peters October 17, 1992 (aged 64 years) |
| Death of a sister | Vera May Peters March 16, 2005 (aged 76 years) |
| Death of a sister | Margaret E. Peters January 11, 2006 (aged 77 years) |
| Death of a brother | Donald F. Peters May 27, 2009 (aged 80 years) Note: Buried with military grave site at Delafield Cemetery, Delafield, Wisconsin |
| Burial of a father | John Garritt Peters Address: Forest Mound Cemetery |
| Burial of a mother | Laura Doty |
| Death | May 7, 2010 (aged 81 years) 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. |
| father |
1891–1953
Birth: September 5, 1891
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21 — Chester, Dodge Co, Wisconsin, USA Death: June 24, 1953 — Waupun, Fond du Lac Co, Wisconsin, USA |
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| mother |
1887–1977
Birth: October 17, 1887
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22 — Waupun, Fond du Lac Co, Wisconsin, USA Death: May 26, 1977 — Waukesa, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA |
| Religious marriage | Religious marriage — about 1917 — |
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7 years
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18 months
elder brother |
1924–1992
Birth: June 30, 1924
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36 — Wisconsin, USA Death: October 17, 1992 — Pass Christian, Harrison Co, Mississippi, USA |
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-5 years
elder sister |
1919–2005
Birth: July 19, 1919
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31 — Wisconsin, USA Death: March 16, 2005 — Brandon, Fond Du Lac Co, Wisconsin, USA |
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7 years
elder brother |
1926–2009
Birth: August 7, 1926
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38 — Waupun, Fond du Lac Co, Wisconsin, USA Death: May 27, 2009 — Jeneau, Dodge Co, Wisconsin, USA |
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2 years
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1928–2010
Birth: August 26, 1928
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40 — Waupun, Fond du Lac Co, Wisconsin, USA Death: May 7, 2010 — Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA |
| himself |
1928–2010
Birth: August 26, 1928
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40 — Waupun, Fond du Lac Co, Wisconsin, USA Death: May 7, 2010 — Waukesha Co, Wisconsin, USA |
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| Note | 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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