William A. Peters

William A. Peters obituary

William A. Peters

William Peters Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 5 to Sep. 9, 2012.
Peters, William A. (Bill) 3M Chemist. Loving husband, father, grand and great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. 1929 - 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Germaine Peters; identical twin brother, Walter F.; and 1st wife, Rachel. Bill passed away peacefully Sept. 1 with family at his side. His faith and family are his strongholds. Survived by devoted wife and confidante, Doris; daughters, Sandra (Dave) Dickman and Karen Peters; granddaughters, Kristen (Beto) Hayashi and Beth (Mike) Karuschak III; great-granddaughter, Maria Kathryn (Mia) Karuschak; sister, Germaine Nora; sister-in-law, Marie Peters; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ralph and Geri Thaemlitz; sisters-in-law, Eleanor Johnson, Lugenia Pancheri, Elaine Bertoldi; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Bill was born in Iron Mountain, MI and graduated from Norway High School, Norway, MI and Western Michigan University with a degree in math, chemistry and education. He served in the Army at the Army Chemical Center in Maryland. Bill married Rachel Pancheri (1931-1975) in 1953 and they had twin daughters. Bill worked as an analytical chemist at the Army Chemical Center after military service, Ansel, Marinette, WI and 3M Company, St. Paul, MN from 1963, retiring in 1990. He married Doris in 1979. After retirement they traveled and spent winters in South Texas. In April 2007 Bill suffered a stroke and cognitive brain injury causing post-stroke vascular dementia. Doris was his 24/7 caregiver until his death. Many thanks to Robbyn Sklenar, his home care companion, the Gables - Boutwells Landing Care Center and HealthEast Hospice. He will be sadly missed by family and friends but he is at peace. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am, Monday, September 10th, at St. Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic Community, 4125 Woodbury Drive (at Bailey Road), Woodbury, MN. Visitation 1 hour preceding Mass. Private interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials to HealthEast Hospice, The Gables - Boutwells Landing, or Bishop Pates St. Ambrose Education Fund. Cremation Society of MN 612-825-2435

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June 1, 2013

Tom Arth posted to the memorial.

September 13, 2012

Ray Bodnar posted to the memorial.

September 9, 2012

Robbyn Sklenar posted to the memorial.

Tom Arth

June 1, 2013

Doris:
I just found out about Bill's passing last fall. Many good times at 3M were had, and those memories can never be taken away from us. My thoughts are prayers are with you. Thank you for your friendship and support during my career at 3M with you.

Ray Bodnar

September 13, 2012

Doris,
Please accept oour deepest condolences on Bill's passing. We were glad to have made at least one brief in person contact with you and Bill at Boutwells several weeks ago. It is always hard to deal with these sudden losses. But with faith and prayers, and time's healing ways, you will soon be left only memories of the good times you and Bill had.
Ray and Karen Bodnar

Robbyn Sklenar

September 9, 2012

Doris,and Girls-
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Mr.Bill was a very special and gentle soul. I feel honored and blessed to have known him. Find comfort in knowing that he is in heaven,and at peace.
I will miss our afternoons, doing crossword puzzles,and watching "Last of the Summer Wine".
Doris, your in my thoughts, and prayers. All my love,and sympathy to you, and the family.

Jody Bergsgaard

September 7, 2012

Doris-I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Bill's passing. I returned to work on Tuesday and was truly saddened.. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to get to know Bill and to care for him. My fond memory is when he wore his big floppy hat to watch the sound of music. That memory will stay with me. I will miss seeing you at Boutwells. God bless you.

September 5, 2012

Doris our sincere sympathy in your loss. In John 14:1-3 Jesus says I go to prepare a place for you,...I will come back and take you to be with me.
Be comforted by these words from Jesus.
God Bless you, our prayers are with you and your family.
Dave & Joyce Sauter

Addie & Larry Dykhoff

September 5, 2012

Hi Doris and family,
Sorry to hear of Bill passing, we will remember him in our prayers.

September 5, 2012

Doris, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember those good times.
Ralph & Jeanelle Barry

Pat & Joe Horak

September 5, 2012

Our most heartfelt sympathies to you all. Bill was a good friend, fellow reader, and will be greatly missed. A fond farewell to my Bronco Buddy!

Pat & Joe Horak

September 5, 2012

Our heartfelt sympathies to you all. Bill was a good friend and he will be missed a lot. Fond farewell Bronco Buddy!

September 5, 2012

Doris sorry for your loss we so remember his affectious smile when he greeted us St Anne's Mother of Mary and always his supportive ways of your shennigans Please know you had the best

Dave & Bonnie Becker

September 5, 2012

Doris & Family
Sorry to hear about Bill's death, will miss his big smile,you have our sympathy.

Fred and Penny Moxon

September 5, 2012

Doris,we join your many friends and neighbours from Tip'oTexas in our expression of saddness in remembrance of Bill.
May God bless you and comfort you in these dark hours and days.

John/Darlene O'Brien

September 5, 2012

Doris & Family,
We Were sorry to read of Bill's death. You and the family have our deepest sympathy. We will keep all in our prayers. May he rest is peace.

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