Jack R. Peters
May 19, 1927 - December 28, 2010
Obituary
Peters, Jack R.OREGON - Jack R. Peters, age 83, of Oregon, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, peacefully surrounded by his family at UW Hospital. He was born on May 19, 1927, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of L.B. and Zella Peters. Jack served in the U.S. Army during the Korean war in Panama. He was united in marriage to Glada Johnson on Aug. 21, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio. Jack worked for the State of Ohio and State of Wisconsin as a probation parole officer for 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and golfing with his friends. He loved traveling with his wife to visit his children and grandchildren and enjoyed watching his grandchildren excel. Jack is survived by his sons, Carl (Amy Kelly) of Indiana, and James "Jim" (Olwen) of Florida; daughter, Lola Riojas; and grandchildren, Michael, Maggie, Luke and Jessica; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Glada; his brothers and sister. Funeral services will be held at ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 E. Netherwood, Oregon, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, with Pastor Sara Gillespie presiding. Visitation will be at the church on Friday, from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Southern Wisconsin Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 21731 Spring Street, Union Grove with full military rites conducted. Memorials may be made to Shriners' Burn Center or to a charity of your choice. The family would like to give special thanks to Heights Assisted Living in Evansville and to the UW Hospital and Veteran's Hospital physicians and staff who took care of our dad.
Memorials:
Memorials may be made to Shriners' Burn Center or to a charity of your choice.
Cemetery:
Burial will be Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Southern Wisconsin Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 21731 Spring Street, Union Grove with full military rites conducted.
Visitation:
Visitation will be at the church on Friday, from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Service:
Funeral services will be held at ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 E. Netherwood, Oregon, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, with Pastor Sara Gillespie presiding.
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The Weis Family
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Peters family as you celebrate the life and legacy of your father.
We met Jack a few times, during his visits to Colorado, and will always remember his bright smile and personality.
Love,
Myke, Charmaine, Tavia and Adam Weis
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Hiede Phen
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I am sorry for your loss. The world has lost a amazing man. You don't know me but I am a better person for knowing Jack.. I took care of Jack at Oregon Manor and after he left he contacted me to offer to pay for a partial for my teeth. He said I have a beautiful smile and wanted me to have the teeth to go with it. See I am a single mother of 3 with no child support. He always told me Jesus wanted Him to help me and he gave me my faith back in God. I will never forget him and hope to see him again someday. I will pay it forward!!
LP
larry gene peters
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Sorry to here about Jack he will be in my prayers Larry (Butch) son of Charles Peters
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Brenda Day
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Dear Lola, Jim and Carl, my thoughts are with you all, wish I could have been there in person to give you my condolences, but I was in spirit. Hold onto those wonderful memories of your father to help you through any difficult days you may have ahead. What a great father you had, he will surely be missed by all who knew him. I am sure he is happy and content being back with your mother again, which I pray gives you all a sense of peace. Jack we will all miss you! Keeping you all close in my heart.
Love, Brenda
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clastere
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My dear Lola all my thought are with you in these difficult moment, I heard your daddy passed away peacefully. I know you will keep the memory of all good events and happyness you had together.I am with you Joelle
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Sanjukta Dutta
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Lola, my thoughts and prayers are with you and I share your pain and sorrow. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. On behalf of our whole team, please accept my deepest condolence on this sad occasion. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. I am with you.