Martin E. Peters

1957 - 2018

QUINCY -- Martin E. Peters, 60, a well-known and respected business leader in the Quincy community, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Osage Beach, Mo., at his beloved lake house.

Martin "Marty" was born Feb. 10, 1957, in Quincy, a son of Charles R. and Carlene C. (Obert) Peters.

Marty was a 1975 graduate of Catholic Boys High School and a 1979 graduate of Quincy College. He married the love of his life, Janet R. Bocke, on July 18, 1981, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Quincy. They spent an amazing 36 years together, raising their four children, and were best friends in both work and relaxation. Marty was a co-owner of Peters Heating and Air Conditioning. He was a member of the Church of St. Peter. He was also a member of Quincy Homebuilders, serving as past president; the YMCA Building and Grounds Committee; and a past member of Quincy Rotary.

Marty had unending energy and an amazing work ethic. He was an accomplished athlete and played multiple sports through high school and college. He and his teammates were inducted into the Quincy Notre Dame Hall of Fame for football in 2002 and for baseball in 2010.

To his children and many of his co-workers at Peters, Marty was an incredible mentor and supporter. He worked relentlessly to help build the company to what it is today, expanding it to eight locations throughout Illinois and Missouri. He spent his entire adult life renovating his historic home and the homes of his family. He impressed everyone with his self-taught skills and abilities. Marty had been in the process of remodeling his Lake of the Ozarks house to provide a gathering place for his entire family. Many happy memories will continue to be shared at that beautifully renovated home. Marty was always looking ahead to the next project, but he never hesitated to assist anyone else who needed his help.

Everything Marty did was for his family; they were his entire life. Not only did he give 100 percent at work, but when home, he gave his fullest to the family. He was very proud of the achievements and individual talents of his children. He traveled near and far to see his daughter, Emily, participate in gymnastic events and attended all the Blue Devil basketball games to watch her cheer. He took up hunting as a hobby so he could spend quality time with his son, Dominic, and he was the No. 1 fan at all the sporting events of his sons, Christopher and Lance. Marty also played a vital role in the careers of his children, offering both personal and business advice. He was the best "PaPa" to his five grandchildren, and they loved every moment spent with him. Marty had a huge circle of friends and was a wonderful example for how to balance work and fun and live life to its fullest.

Marty will be greatly missed by his family, friends, co-workers and the Quincy and surrounding communities.

Survivors include his wife, Janet, and their children, Emily (Robert) Tait, Dominic (Megan) Peters, both of Quincy, Christopher (Emily) Peters of Lake St. Louis, Mo., and Lance Peters of Quincy. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Lawson and Connor Tait, and their baby brother due in May, and Dylan, Alex and Maryn Peters. Marty is also survived by siblings, Shirley (Bruce) Hoelscher of O'Fallon, Mo., Rodney (Marsha) Peters of Hannibal, Mo., Michael (Susie) Peters, Allen Peters, Rita (Ron) Genenbacher, all of Quincy, Sheila (Mark) Damon of Hannibal, and Shelly (Rick) Evans, Rhonda (Terry) Bower, Tony Peters and Bo (Susan) Peters, all of Quincy. Other survivors include brothers and sisters-in-law, Mary (Jerry) Loos, Barb (Mike) Klingner, Susie (Rich) Niemann Jr., Henry (Julie) Bocke and John (Ginger) Bocke, all of Quincy, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Marty was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Carlene Peters; father and mother-in-law, Richard and Marilyn Bocke; and his brother, Clyde.

SERVICES: 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at Duker and Haugh Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at the Church of St. Peter with Monsignor Leo Enlow conducting. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

VISITATION: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at the Church of St. Peter.

MEMORIALS: St. Peter Grade School or Quincy Notre Dame.

ARRANGEMENTS: Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.

WEBSITE: dukerandhaugh.com.

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