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Elmer W. “Butch” Peters

Birth	:	28 Jul 1943 Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	6 Oct 2013 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Cemetery, Saint Paul, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2002983, -98.4677963
Description	:	Elmer W. "Butch" Peters, 70, of St. Paul, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, at the Nebraska Heart Institute & Heart Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska. Butch was born on July 28, 1943, at Grand Island, Nebraska, the son of Walter M. and Florence L. (Miller) Peters. Butch is survived by: wife, Velda Peters of St. Paul, Nebraska; daughter, Jill Bartels of Fairbury, Nebraska; sons and daughters-in-law, Todd and Cindy Peters of St. Paul, Nebraska and Tharin and Brenda Peters of Grand Island, Nebraska; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Ron Hawthorne of Central City, Nebraska; grandchildren, Morgan and Jordan Meyer, Riley Peters, Kyle Peters,... Read More	Elmer W. "Butch" Peters, 70, of St. Paul, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, at the Nebraska Heart Institute & Heart Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska. Butch was born on July 28, 1943, at Grand Island, Nebraska, the son of Walter M. and Florence L. (Miller) Peters. Butch is survived by: wife, Velda Peters of St. Paul, Nebraska; daughter, Jill Bartels of Fairbury, Nebraska; sons and daughters-in-law, Todd and Cindy Peters of St. Paul, Nebraska and Tharin and Brenda Peters of Grand Island, Nebraska; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Ron Hawthorne of Central City, Nebraska; grandchildren, Morgan and Jordan Meyer, Riley Peters, Kyle Peters, Kayla Peters, Blake Bartels and McKehna Bartels; great-granddaughter, Ella Anne Bartels and a host of family and friends. Butch was baptized on Aug. 29, 1943 and confirmed April 14, 1957, at Zion Lutheran Church, Worms, Nebraska where he attended Zion Lutheran parochial school and later attended St. Paul (NE.) High School. Butch grew up on the Peters family farm, southeast of St. Libory, Nebraska and continued to farm with his father after completing his education. Butch was united in marriage to Velda M. Ogard on February 17, 1962, at Worms, Nebraska. The couple farmed on the home place, later moving to a farm northwest of St. Libory, Nebraska. In 1984, they moved into St. Paul, Nebraska where Butch worked at St. Paul Auto Sales, Keller's Korner and Big A Auto Parts where he loved driving the delivery route. In 2001, the couple became night managers at the Super 8 Motel, St. Paul, Nebraska for 6 years. For the past 10 years, he has assisted his son and daughter-in-law, at Peters Funeral Home in St. Paul and Loup City, Nebraska. Butch was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, St. Paul. Nebraska and a former member of Zion Lutheran Church, Worms, Nebraska. He was also a past board member for the Grand Island (NE.) Rural Fire District and the Howard County (NE.) Fair. Butch enjoyed going to auctions, collecting toy tractors and Terry Redlin prints, and tinkering around in his shop. He loved his years of farming and his St. Libory, Nebraska roots. He also enjoyed his afternoon coffee time at Pump & Pantry with his buddies, card party groups and going to the "Boats" with friends. He was very proud of his family and they, as well as, his many friends will greatly miss his quick wit and humor. Butch was preceded in death by: parents; in-laws, Mike and Anna Ogard; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Jerry Lanka Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, St. Paul, Nebraska.

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Elmer W. “Butch” Peters's memorial is located at: Elmwood Cemetery, Saint Paul, Howard County, USA.
When did Elmer W. “Butch” Peters death?
Elmer W. “Butch” Peters death on 6 Oct 2013 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.2002983
Longitude: -98.4677963

Family Members:

Parent

Walter Martin Peters

(1911 - 1997)

Florence L. Muller Peters

(1913 - 2007)

Siblings

Jeanette Joyce Peters Hawthorne

(1937 - 2020)

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Coordinate: 41.2002983, -98.4677963

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8. Oak Ridge Cemetery
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14. North Cemetery
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15. Danish Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2134660, -98.6336020

16. Nysted Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1307983, -98.6136017

17. Saint Anthony Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1845400, -98.6414700

18. Saint Libory Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0828700, -98.3569700

19. Spring Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3314200, -98.3833300

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Coordinate: 41.2256012, -98.2692032

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24. Swedish Pioneer Cemetery
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