Peter-Palmer-Obituary

Peter Webster Palmer

Age 91

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DIED
September 21, 2021
AGE
91

Obituary

Peter Webster Palmer died on the day he started his 91st year, September 21, 2021. He was admitted into a hospice hospital, just hours after celebrating his birthday with friends and family. Peter was famous for playing the lead role in Lil Abner, both on Broadway and in the film. On stage, he...

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Peter and Jerili Little
From one of our shows together at The Little Theatre On The Square, Sullivan, IL.

I was a voice major at the university of Illinois when I played opposite Peter Palmer in the musical, Roberta. I also played opposite Peter in The Tender Trap (1963) and The Pajama Game (1964) at The Little Theatre on the Square, in Sullivan, IL, where my first husband, Guy S. Little, was owner / producer. Peter performed in many shows, including a number with Aniko, at The Little Theatre. I last saw Peter in March, 2018. I am sorry I just learned of his passing. I send my sincerest...

My heart is with Pete´s family. I´m sorry to be sending this late, but I had family illness. He was a wonderful gentleman. I loved listening to his stories. He had a huge heart and was well loved. I worked at his PCP office and looked forward to seeing him. I know he loved his family and loved to talk about you all. Prayers said for you all

Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.

To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful actor Mr. Peter Palmer fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. May Almighty God in Heaven comfort the Palmer family, friends and fan's broken hearts with endless love, strength, and peace as you cope with this loss in your lives. Mr. Peter Palmer will certainly be missed by Hollywood. May family, friends and extended family cherish his memories.

I was the Technical Director for the Homecoming Musical "Roberta" that had Peter in the main role. That was the show where Peter put his foot through the stage floor!!! We took the show up to the Air Base just north of the UofI where he did NOT put his foot through the floor (airbase concrete!
My Condolences to the family. I fondly remember Peter and our days at theU of I.

I remember Peter WELL! HomeComing Musical , "Roberta" started Peter. I was technical director, when Peter put his Foot through the STAGE FLOOR!!!. Well 90 years!! My Condolences. Here I am at 91.

My condolences to the family of Peter Palmer. He was my inspiration when I had the good fortune to play Abner in community theatre in 1986.

Dear Palmer Family Rory and I sincerely express our condolences's on the loss of Peter Palmer./he'll surely be missed and may he rest in peace.best faith/rory