Carl R. Peters

Carl R. Peters obituary

Carl R. Peters

Carl Peters Obituary

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Carl Robert Peters, age 93, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was born June 24, 1932, in Saginaw, MI, to Fred and Hazel (Bundy) Peters. Carl dedicated over 35 years of his career to the Scott Paper Company, where he retired as a manager. On July 3, 1951, he married Patricia Ann Therrian in South Bend, Indiana. Their loving union lasted until her passing on March 24, 2013. Carl had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and spent many fulfilling years as the owner and operator of Leisure Time RV Park in White Cloud, Michigan. He and Patricia shared a passion for travel and spent 27 memorable years exploring the country together. Carl will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. SURVIVORS include his three children: Patti (Gary) Blaske, Cherie (Duane) Wentzloff, and Larry Peters; seven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and multiple nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his son, Tom Peters; two granddaughters: Nicole Peters and Caitlyn Longcore; and siblings: Fred Peters, Margaret Auten, and Alice Steele. Private family services for Carl will held. He will be laid to rest alongside his wife in Restlawn Cemetery. MEMORIALS to West Michigan Hospice or the Muskegon Rescue Mission will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online Guest Book at https://www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231) 798-1100
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