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Peter Summers Obituary
September 26, 1934 - May 23, 2017
Peter R. Summers died at the age of 82 on May 23, 2017. Peter was born September 26, 1934 in St. Louis, MO to Willis and Marjorie Johnson Summers. Peter obtained his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL). Peter had a 38 year career at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services during which time he oversaw improvements in the survey and certification system for hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care providers. Peter was passionate about improving the quality of nursing home care and, after his retirement, continued his efforts as a volunteer at California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR). Peter is survived by his wife, Agnes Györgyey Summers.At his request there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be in Peter's memory to the "Peter R. Summers Tennis Fund at WUSTL", and sent to the Office of Planned Giving, Campus Box 1082, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130
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Aryeh Wineman
December 6, 2017
Leafing through the Washington University Alumni Magazine, I learned that Peter died over a half-year ago. We became friendly during my last semester at the university when Peter, two years younger than me, took a class in medieval European history. We sat next to one another in the class which was taught by the late Professor Edward Weltin and developed a friendship with one another and with the professor. Many years have passed, and while we were never in contact after that time, I remember Peter well and am saddened to learn of his death. My condolences to his family.
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