Ralph W. Peters

Ralph W. Peters, 83 of Henderson, died on Friday, September 9, 2016 at Memorial Community Care in Aurora. Visitation with the family present will be held on Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York and then from 5 to 8 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Home in Grand Island. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York. Pastor Mike Neidow will officiate. Private family burial will take place prior to the service in Grand Island City Cemetery. Ralph was born on August 27, 1933 in Worms, son of Willie and ElVera (Bader) Peters. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Sylvia of Henderson; children, Craig (Linda) Peters of Grand Island, Deborah Meyer of Hordville, Rodney Peters of Central City, and Cindy Peters of Henderson; brothers, Roy (Ruth) Peters, Marvin (Marlene) Peters, Billie (Anita) Peters, and Larry (Donna) Peters all of Grand Island; brother- in- law Albert Moeller; sister, Rosella Hogle of Wood River, and Bonnie (Don) James of Elkhorn; grandchildren, Brandon (Corrina) Peters, Reed (Felicia) Peters, Tyson (Erin) Meyer, Dustin (Jessica) Meyer, and Nicolas (Brianna) Peters; seven great grandchildren; along with numerous extended family and friends. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, LaVerna Moeller; niece and nephew, Marcia and Douglas Moeller; in-laws, Emil and Irene Reher; and stepfather, Raymond Stunkel. Ralph was raised in Worms; he was baptized on September 10, 1933 and confirmed on March 13, 1947 at Zion Lutheran Church where he also attended Zion Lutheran School both in Worms. In 1952, Ralph enlisted in the United States National Guard, serving until 1958. Ralph was united in marriage to Sylvia I. Reher on October 3, 1954. The couple made their home in Grand Island where Ralph was employed by Fairacres Dairy as a Route Salesman. In 1963 Ralph made the move to rural Hamilton County where he farmed. Ralph was a member of the Hamilton County Livestock Feeders Association and served as President from 1969 to 1970. In 1972, Ralph made the career change and began his employment with Prudential Insurance Company of America and was Rookie of the Year in 1972. Ralph received his GED in 1976. In 1984 he started Ralph W. Peters and Associates. For many years Ralph has been a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York, and a member of GI Jaycees as well as on the board of directors. He was on the charter board for the Platte Pier Group for Bader Park in Chapman. Ralph enjoyed the simple things in life, dancing with his wife of 61 years at the Platte Deusch, Husker football, a card game among family and friends or an evening of playing marbles. He took pride in his yard, mowing with his John Deere mower; most importantly Ralph loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorials are suggested to Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York or Henderson Health Care in Henderson, NE.

Ralph W. Peters

August 27, 1933 - September 9, 2016

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August 27, 1933 - September 9, 2016

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