Obituaries

May 2, 1925 to September 14, 2019

WINAMAC - Willard H. Peters, 94, of Winamac, passed away, surrounded by his family, Saturday night, Sept. 14.

He was born May 2, 1925 in Harrison Township at the "cement block house" east of Winamac to the late Walter L. and Cora E. Warmbrod Peters. He married Helen L. Skinner, Dec. 5, 1948, at Pleasant Hill Church, Bruce Lake. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Connie (Don) Reid, Star City, Daughter
Joan (Ray) Schultz, Medaryville, Daughter
Linda (Dan) Ruhl, Star City, Daughter
11 Grandchildren
27 Great-Grandchildren
Ellen Horn, Kewanna, Sister
Lulu Belle Walker, Bunker Hill, Sister
Ralph Master, Washington, IL, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Lucille (Devon) Overmyer, Sister
Olive (Earl) Master, Sister
Norma Master, Sister
Gene Horn, Brother-in-law
Bill Walker, Brother-in-law

Mr. Peters was a heavy equipment operator, having worked for Meiser Bros., Smeltzers and C & S Construction. He was also a farmer and raised hogs. After retirement, he worked part time at Tippecanoe River State Park. He was a lifelong member of Pleasant Hill Church, where he held many offices and enjoyed greeting people as they arrived at church on Sunday. He was a longtime volunteer at Red Bird Mission and Henderson Settlement in Kentucky. He loved to serve the Lord by serving others.

Mr. Peters was a member of Winamac Lodge #262 F&AM where he served many years as Tyler. He received his Award of Gold in 2010. He was a member of the Murat Shrine and Scottish Rite. He was a member of Tippecanoe Chapter #96 OES for over 50 years. He deeply appreciated the many friendships acquired over the years as a Mason. He and his wife were instrumental in the organization of the Tippecanoe Twirlers and enjoyed square dancing for many years. They also enjoyed taking bus trips all over the U.S. They especially loved taking trips to Branson, MO for the music. Another special trip was taken to Australia when the couple visited their exchange student, Ann Palfreyman Houston.

Mr. Peters enjoyed the outdoors, especially spending time at his lake cottage on Bruce Lake. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. He had a knack for raising roses. Most of all, he loved his family very much. He loved to attend the many activities of his daughters and grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a man of few words, with a heart of gold. His presence will be missed by all who knew him.

Masonic services and Eastern Star services will be at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Visitation will follow from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home; and one hour prior to services at the church Thursday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lake Bruce, with Pastor Dave Sommers officiating. Burial be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Lake Bruce.

Memorial donations may be made to Pleasant Hill Church Memorial Fund or Shriners Hospital for Children.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.