Walter Peters M.D.

Walter K. Peters, MD
Walter K. Peters, MD, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and physician, died peacefully in Bethlehem on November 23, 2012. Walter Peters was born on February 25, 1926 in Bad Bevensen, Germany. Dr. Peters graduated from the University of Heidelberg, Germany. His post-graduate internships were at St. George Hospital, Hamburg, Germany, and Mt. Saint Marys Hospital, Niagara Falls, NY. Dr. Peters completed his residencies at Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY; Baylor University Hospital, Dallas, TX; and St Lukes Hospital, Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Peters was Plant Medical Director of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. He was also a dedicated emergency room physician at St. Lukes Hospital. Dr. Peters was a devoted physician, and he showed his compassion and genuine concern by regularly checking on his patients by phone from home. He was an active member of the Northampton County Medical Society and served as treasurer for 30 years. He was honored at the Societys Inaugural Ball in 2008 for his many years of dedicated service and faithfulness. Dr. Peters was a dedicated member of the Camelback Ski Patrol, where he was affectionately called Walt for more than 40 years. He was a first aid instructor and mentor; his service was recognized by the National Ski Patrol System. He received the Patroller of the Year Award and was honored as the first recipient of the Sam Greger Award. The Ski Patrol gang was his second family. Survivors: He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Margery Henderson Peters; daughter, Peggy Peters Cook (Charles); son, Karl Thomas Peters; four grandchildren, Gavin Cook, Conor Cook, Melissa Peters, and Erika Peters. Services: Dr. Peters Funeral will be at Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 2 p.m., with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. A memory tribute may be placed at www.longfuneralhome.com. Contributions: Gifts in memory of Dr. Peters may be directed to support the Global Languages Department at Moravian Academy, 7 East Market Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Please indicate that the gift is in memory of Dr. Peters.