Robert Fredrick Peters

Robert Fredrick Peters, age 93, of Marshall, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 19, 2015, at the Prairie Home Hospice House in Marshall. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 AM Saturday, May 2, 2015, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cottonwood. Interment will follow in the St. Clotilde Catholic Cemetery in Green Valley, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 PM Friday, May 1, 2015 at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall with a rosary at 4:00 PM and a prayer service scheduled for 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service, from 9:00 – 10:00 AM, on Saturday at the church.
Clergy Officiating: Rev. Father Jack Nordick
Organist: Helen Wambeke
Casket Bearers: Byron Peters, Melvin Peters, Karl Peters, Dean Boerboom, Randy Althoff, Gene Schrunk
Military Honors: Marshall American Legion, Post #113

Robert Fredrick Peters was born on April 9, 1922, in Stanley Township, Lyon County, Minnesota. He was the son of Herman and Agnes (Kelly) Peters. Robert was baptized, received his first communion, and confirmed at St. Clotilde Catholic Church in Green Valley, Minnesota. He attended District #86 country school. After seeing several friends enlist to serve, Robert followed in 1943. He was a proud part of the United States Army during World War II. Deployed in 1944, he served over 2 years in England and Germany and was honorably discharged on May 8, 1946.

On January 11, 1951, Robert was united in marriage to Lucille Knieff at St. Clotilde Catholic Church in Green Valley. The couple farmed the Peters’ family farm near Marshall and raised 3 boys and 3 girls: Byron, Gloria, Jeanette, Eileen, Melvin, and Karl. In 1986, they retired from farming.

Robert was a faithful member of St. Clotilde Catholic Church in Green Valley and served the Stanley Township Board from 1965 – 1995 and the St. Clotilde Cemetery Board for many years.

Robert was proud of his farm and cherished the time he was able to spend with his family. His herd of Herefords and a variety of different animals were always well cared for. Often a source of entertainment and conversation with many farm visitors were his donkeys. Robert loved to reminisce and connecting to people through conversation was important to him. Baseball was enjoyed throughout his life. His ties to baseball started when, in his youth, he would pitch and his brother, Roland, would catch. This passion continued when his sons and grandchildren played the game as well. Robert would always lend a hand to a neighbor in need.

Robert Peters entered his heavenly home on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the age of 93 years, and 10 days. Blessed be his memory.

Robert is survived by his wife, Lucille Peters of Marshall; children, Byron (and Peggy) Peters of Ida Grove, IA, Gloria (and Randy) Althoff of Jordan, MN, Jeanette (and Dean) Boerboom of Cottonwood, MN, Eileen (and Gene) Schrunk of Marshall, MN, Melvin (and Heather) Peters of Adel, IA, Karl (and Suzanne) Peters of Burnsville, MN; 18 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Roland (and Esther) Peters of Marshall, MN; brother-in-law, Cecil Knieff of Marshall, MN; nephews, nieces, other relatives and many friends.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Agnes Peters; grandson, Luke Swedzinski (son of Eileen & Gene); sisters, Helen (and Walter) Boerboom, Marion (and Knick) Boerboom; brothers, Roger Peters, infant brother; and sister-in-law, Shirley Robinson.

The family invites everyone to the church basement following the interment for a luncheon.