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Douglas Peters Obituary

Beloved veterinarian Dr. Douglas Peters, D.V.M., of Blanchester passed away on Tuesday March 17, 2015 at the age of 66 at Bethesda North Hospital.

He was born Aug. 14, 1948, to William C. Peters and Lois Trivett VanGilder.

He is survived by his wife, Penny Griffeth Peters, married 46 years; children, William D. (Rebecca) Peters and Sarah (Tris) Crisp; grandchildren, Liam Peters, Caoilin Peters, Finnegan Peters, Deirdre Peters, Sean Crisp, Natalie Crisp and Megan Crisp; sisters, Carolyn McCollister and Renda Doughman; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Christopher.

Doc Peters owned and operated the Animal Hospital in Blanchester for 37 years. Prior to his return to Blanchester in 1978, he graduated vet school from The Ohio State University and served as an officer in the United States Army. He was devoted to his profession and family. Doc loved sharing his wit and wisdom with his clients, children, and grandchildren, and could make a friend anywhere. Guided by his faith in Christ, he also enjoyed donating blood and his time helping others physically and financially whenever he could.

Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. on Friday March 20 at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 120 W. Main St., Blanchester. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Faith Church, 5910 Price Road, Milford. Interment will be at Blanchester I.O.O.F. The family requests memorial contributions be directed to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120 Chicago, IL 60693 or to the Heifer International, 1 World Ave., Little Rock, AR 72202. To send a note of condolence, please visit www.tuftsschildmeyer.com

Doc Peters was known by so many in the community. If you have a story you would like to share about Doc Peters, the family would love to hear it. Please leave your story on the guestbook page to share.

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Published by News Journal from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2015.

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Glenna coogan

April 10, 2025

I loved dr. Peters he took care of my Maltese shell for 15 years....he was a great vet...I miss him still today.....

Ebenrzer Gutema

May 15, 2021

Dear father, always i miss you that's my wish you were alive today. your litle Ebenezer is graduated and looking forward.Father i'll miss you always with all my heart.RIP

Ebenezer Gutema

Rick Grant

March 23, 2015

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Doug. What a wonderful man he was and he had touched so many lives in a positive way. He will be greatly missed by friends and family. Our condolences to Penny and his family.

Rick & Dallas Grant

March 22, 2015

Oh my goodness...so sorry to hear of Doc Peters...he took care of my Maltese and even joked about having to put a muzzle on such a small dog...but he was spunky....thanks for all you did!

March 22, 2015

Sorry to hear of Doug's passing. My husband and I went to school with Doug and I graduated with him. Our condolences to your family.
Tom and Karen(Brandenburg) Moses
Napoleon,Indiana

Jim and Ruth Johnson

March 21, 2015

We were saddened to hear of the loss of Doc Peters. What a wonderful man the Blanchester Community has lost! He will be missed by many. Sincerely, Jim and Ruth Johnson

Allen Family

March 20, 2015

He will truly be missed! He has taken care of our dog for 10yrs! I know we'll not find another one like him!! He was so down to earth, funny, and knowledgeable. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family and his friends! So sad...

Michelle Carnes

March 20, 2015

I am deeply saddened by the loss of a wonderful man. I enjoyed working for Dr. Peters a number of years ago. He was a very kind, caring and honest man. My thoughts and prayers are with you Penny, Sarah and Will.

Marilyn & Jim McCain

March 20, 2015

We are so saddened of the passing of Doc Peters.We have trusted him with our pets since 1997. He was always so caring and treated your pets as if they were his own and was always so caring to send a sympathy card each time that we had to have a cat or dog put to sleep. What a kind and caring gesture. Doc Peters will truly be missed by all.

March 19, 2015

Doc took care of my furry friends for over 20 years & it will be hard to trust their health to anyone else. You will be missed so much but all those pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge now have the best vet to take care of them. Barb McMullen, Duchess & Samantha

Dr. Edwin Dye

March 19, 2015

Very sorry to hear about Doc Peters. Always good to talk to him as a friend and a colleague. Truly a great Veterinarian.

March 19, 2015

Doc Peters was such a wonderful vet as well as a friend. He took care of ALL of our animals for 30 years. He will be missed. Bob and Dolly Frith

Goldie Dougherty

March 19, 2015

I was so sadden by the news he opened his practice about the same time we moved here, was are Vet from then on, we always spoke about our family's. He cared so much for family and friends. He'll be missed

Jim Porter

March 19, 2015

He sure lived up to the ideals of a noble profession. It was an honor and privilege to know him and work with him.

March 19, 2015

William, My deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. I am honored to have had the chance to meet him at your Honors Award reception.

Anita Liang

American Heart Association

March 19, 2015

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

JO AND HEIDI

JO HIBBS

March 18, 2015

I am so deeply sorry about Dr. Peters, he was the greatest my little Heidi just loved him he will him. My prayes and toughts are with the family. RIP IN PEACE DOC.
jO HIBBS (WILMINGTON)

Bob & Tammy Sheridan

March 18, 2015

Tammy and I are deeply sadden of the loss of a Great Friend, Doc was always caring and concern with our lives. Over the years we not only found a great Vet for our loving animals but we found caring Friend's with Doc and Pen that became part of our family. I will never forget the late nights we would call for help or direction on one of the Basset hound litters, Doc would always say no matter what time it was "bring them over and lets check them out".
If were telling stories Tammy and I will always remember that night the power went out and Doc and Pen's household generator would not start, it was a miserable night but we had the best time out their in the sleet and rain with Doc working to get their generator to run, i remember Doc going into the house to bring Tammy a ball cap to try to help her stay dry he was not concern with himself but more so with helping her, another one that stands out is the day he asked if i could help him repair a chair that was used in the vet clinic, I remember Doc bringing this broken chair out that the girls wanted to throw out and in his mind there was nothing wrong with this old chair other than it needed a little attention. When I brought the chair back a few days later repaired the smile on his face was priceless. The look on his face we will never forget. The one thing that will always stand out is the number of conversations we had about both our families, Doc was so proud of his family and you knew it from all his stories.
Tammy and I are deeply sorry for the loss of a great Friend and Family member that will always be loved and deeply missed.
Sincerely, Bob & Tammy Sheridan

Tom & Rose Bissmeyer

March 18, 2015

I am so sorry to hear that a great man like Doug has passed. He was a great friend who not only love animals but the owners. He took the time to set and talk and find out how the family is doing He will be truly missed. We knew Doc for 15 years.

Carole & Bill Gaul

March 18, 2015

Penny, Sarah & Will - We are so deeply sorry to the loss to your family. Doug was such a caring and down to earth individual. May your memories help to carry you through these stressful times.

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