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Vernon W. Peters

Birth	:	9 Aug 1918
Death	:	21 Aug 2007
Burial	:	Enyart Cemetery, Gentry, Gentry County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.3601410, -94.5394110
Description	:	Vernon W. Peters, age 89, of Wall Lake, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2007, at Twilight Acres Nursing Home in Wall Lake. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 25th, at Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake with Rev. Roger Carlisle officiating. Burial will be at the Wall Lake Cemetery with full military graveside rites by the American Legion Chalon Post No. 262 of Wall Lake. The Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Wall Lake is in charge of arrangements. Visitation is from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, August 24th, at the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Wall... Read More	Vernon W. Peters, age 89, of Wall Lake, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2007, at Twilight Acres Nursing Home in Wall Lake. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 25th, at Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake with Rev. Roger Carlisle officiating. Burial will be at the Wall Lake Cemetery with full military graveside rites by the American Legion Chalon Post No. 262 of Wall Lake. The Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Wall Lake is in charge of arrangements. Visitation is from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, August 24th, at the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Wall Lake. Vernon was born August 9, 1918, near Arcadia, Iowa, in Carroll County, the son of Henry P. F. and Celia (Bauer) Peters. He attended schools near Arcadia and Westside, graduating from High School in Westside in 1935. He was united in marriage to Viola Groen on June 27, 1940. They operated a café in Westside until 1942, when he enlisted in the Army Air Force, serving until 1946 during World War II. He owned and operated a Phillips 66 gas station in Westside until 1951. He then purchased the Hardware Store in Wall Lake, which he owned and ran until 1974, after which he was city electrician for Wall Lake for eleven years, until he retired. Vernon was very active in the community especially his church and in Twilight Acres Nursing Home which he founded and served as President of the Board from 1961 through 1996. He was so proud of that endeavor, where he spent many years as a volunteer. He also established the bowling alley and medical clinic. He served on the Farm Festival Board many years and was chairman and King of the Wall Lake Centennial. Vernon was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake where he served as elder, trustee, secretary, president, finance secretary, stewardship committee, delegate to conventions, and Sunday school teacher. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Arcadia. Vernon enjoyed all sports, especially golf, where he made two holes in one and bowling where he had a 300 game in 9-pin bowling. Survivors include his loving wife, Viola (they celebrated their 67th anniversary in June); a son, Kim Peters of Raytown, Missouri; three grandchildren: Phillip Peters of Raytown, Missouri; Kelly (Kenny) Gatlin of Raymore, Missouri; and Shelley Kogovsek of Lees Summit, Missouri; two great-grandsons, Connor and Bryce Gatlin; Vernon's half sister, Betty Nobling of Westside, Iowa; half brother, Ronald Peters of Ames, Iowa; and many extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Esther Peters; brothers: Ray Peters and Lester Peters; and a sister Arlene Noack.

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Vernon W. Peters's memorial is located at: Enyart Cemetery, Gentry, Gentry County, USA.
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Latitude: 40.3601410
Longitude: -94.5394110

Family Members:

Parent

Henry P .F. Peters

(1895 - 1982)

Celia Peters

(1895 - 1934)

Spouse

Viola Gertrude Bertha Groen Peters

(1916 - 2016)

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