GODDARD - Ernest ‘Ernie’ Peters, 79, formerly of Hutchinson, died May 27, 2019, at Kansas Veterans Home, Winfield. He was born March 11, 1940, in Hutchinson, to Claus K. and Martha (Klassen) Peters.
Ernie received his GED while in the United States Army. He later graduated from Hutchinson Community College. Ernie served in the United States Army for over 20 years, retiring as a First Sergeant. For two years, he served in the Color Guard at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Ernie later worked for the City of Hutchinson as Superintendent of the Water Department for 15 years. He was a lifelong bowler, and a former member of Grace Episcopal Church, Hutchinson.
On March 23, 1963, he married in Fort Riley.
(Survivors omitted)
He was preceded in death by his parents and nine brothers and sisters.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Elliott Chapel, with the Reverend Dr. J. Ted Blakley officiating. Burial will follow in North Inman Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to Reno County Veterans’ Memorial, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
GODDARD - Ernest ‘Ernie’ Peters, 79, formerly of Hutchinson, died May 27, 2019, at Kansas Veterans Home, Winfield. He was born March 11, 1940, in Hutchinson, to Claus K. and Martha (Klassen) Peters.
Ernie received his GED while in the United States Army. He later graduated from Hutchinson Community College. Ernie served in the United States Army for over 20 years, retiring as a First Sergeant. For two years, he served in the Color Guard at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Ernie later worked for the City of Hutchinson as Superintendent of the Water Department for 15 years. He was a lifelong bowler, and a former member of Grace Episcopal Church, Hutchinson.
On March 23, 1963, he married in Fort Riley.
(Survivors omitted)
He was preceded in death by his parents and nine brothers and sisters.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Elliott Chapel, with the Reverend Dr. J. Ted Blakley officiating. Burial will follow in North Inman Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to Reno County Veterans’ Memorial, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Family Members
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Martha K. Peters
1927–1927
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Harold K. Peters
1928–2012
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PFC George Elmer Peters
1929–2007
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Abe E. Peters
1931–2022
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Kathryn Ann Peters Miller
1932–2016
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Helen Marie Peters Fisher
1934–2006
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PFC Edward Dean Peters
1935–1973
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Emma Jane Peters Brokaw
1938–1987
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Harvey A. Peters
1941–2008
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Richard Wayne "Pete" Peters
1948–1990
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