VIRGIL PETERS
Virgil David Peters, age 61, Green Bay, died Saturday, March 24, 2007, surrounded by his loving family after a one-year battle with lung cancer.
He was born Nov. 22, 1945, in Two Rivers, to the late Andrew F. and Loretta (Korntved) Peters, the youngest of seven children. Virgil was a 1964 graduate of Mishicot High School, where he was junior prom king. After graduation, he attended Manitowoc Teacher's College. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served four years, several of which included a tour of Spain. After his honorable discharge, he worked at Globe Laundry and Ray's World of Electronics in Manitowoc.
On March 31, 1973, he married Bonnie Rusch in Manitowoc. In 1976, they moved to Green Bay where he worked as a draftsman with Hoida Lumber. In 1982, he took a position as a Fac Tech 2 (custodian) with the Green Bay Public Schools, retiring in September of 2006.
He was an avid Packers fan and enjoyed bowling, golfing and sheepshead. He loved the Beatles, Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison. Virgil's great passion was woodworking. His excellently crafted items reside in many homes of friends and relatives.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother: Vincent Peters; a special brother-in-law: Ralph Kochan; his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Norma and Vernon Rusch; special cousins: Judy and Dale Aderhold; an aunt: Merle Brewer; and a granddaughter: Rhyan Leigh Popp.
Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., Green Bay, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Friends may also call at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1484 Ninth St., Green Bay, from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Richard Getchel officiating. Full military honors to follow. Inurnment will be in Knollwood Memorial Park, Manitowoc.
To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and give us a deeper understanding of what is truly important in this life. They touch our souls and help us become more than we ever were before. We gain strength from the imprints they left on our hearts and we are never the same.
God's peace be with you.
The family extends special thanks to the radiation staff of St. Vincent Hospital, especially (private). A special thank you also for the compassionate care given by Unity Hospice, especially (private).
Herald Times Reporter, March 28, 2007
Virgil David Peters, age 61, Green Bay, died Saturday, March 24, 2007, surrounded by his loving family after a one-year battle with lung cancer.
He was born Nov. 22, 1945, in Two Rivers, to the late Andrew F. and Loretta (Korntved) Peters, the youngest of seven children. Virgil was a 1964 graduate of Mishicot High School, where he was junior prom king. After graduation, he attended Manitowoc Teacher's College. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served four years, several of which included a tour of Spain. After his honorable discharge, he worked at Globe Laundry and Ray's World of Electronics in Manitowoc.
On March 31, 1973, he married Bonnie Rusch in Manitowoc. In 1976, they moved to Green Bay where he worked as a draftsman with Hoida Lumber. In 1982, he took a position as a Fac Tech 2 (custodian) with the Green Bay Public Schools, retiring in September of 2006.
He was an avid Packers fan and enjoyed bowling, golfing and sheepshead. He loved the Beatles, Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison. Virgil's great passion was woodworking. His excellently crafted items reside in many homes of friends and relatives.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother: Vincent Peters; a special brother-in-law: Ralph Kochan; his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Norma and Vernon Rusch; special cousins: Judy and Dale Aderhold; an aunt: Merle Brewer; and a granddaughter: Rhyan Leigh Popp.
Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., Green Bay, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Friends may also call at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1484 Ninth St., Green Bay, from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Richard Getchel officiating. Full military honors to follow. Inurnment will be in Knollwood Memorial Park, Manitowoc.
To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and give us a deeper understanding of what is truly important in this life. They touch our souls and help us become more than we ever were before. We gain strength from the imprints they left on our hearts and we are never the same.
God's peace be with you.
The family extends special thanks to the radiation staff of St. Vincent Hospital, especially (private). A special thank you also for the compassionate care given by Unity Hospice, especially (private).
Herald Times Reporter, March 28, 2007
VIRGIL PETERS
Virgil David Peters, age 61, Green Bay, died Saturday, March 24, 2007, surrounded by his loving family after a one-year battle with lung cancer.
He was born Nov. 22, 1945, in Two Rivers, to the late Andrew F. and Loretta (Korntved) Peters, the youngest of seven children. Virgil was a 1964 graduate of Mishicot High School, where he was junior prom king. After graduation, he attended Manitowoc Teacher's College. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served four years, several of which included a tour of Spain. After his honorable discharge, he worked at Globe Laundry and Ray's World of Electronics in Manitowoc.
On March 31, 1973, he married Bonnie Rusch in Manitowoc. In 1976, they moved to Green Bay where he worked as a draftsman with Hoida Lumber. In 1982, he took a position as a Fac Tech 2 (custodian) with the Green Bay Public Schools, retiring in September of 2006.
He was an avid Packers fan and enjoyed bowling, golfing and sheepshead. He loved the Beatles, Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison. Virgil's great passion was woodworking. His excellently crafted items reside in many homes of friends and relatives.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother: Vincent Peters; a special brother-in-law: Ralph Kochan; his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Norma and Vernon Rusch; special cousins: Judy and Dale Aderhold; an aunt: Merle Brewer; and a granddaughter: Rhyan Leigh Popp.
Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., Green Bay, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Friends may also call at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1484 Ninth St., Green Bay, from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Richard Getchel officiating. Full military honors to follow. Inurnment will be in Knollwood Memorial Park, Manitowoc.
To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and give us a deeper understanding of what is truly important in this life. They touch our souls and help us become more than we ever were before. We gain strength from the imprints they left on our hearts and we are never the same.
God's peace be with you.
The family extends special thanks to the radiation staff of St. Vincent Hospital, especially (private). A special thank you also for the compassionate care given by Unity Hospice, especially (private).
Herald Times Reporter, March 28, 2007
Virgil David Peters, age 61, Green Bay, died Saturday, March 24, 2007, surrounded by his loving family after a one-year battle with lung cancer.
He was born Nov. 22, 1945, in Two Rivers, to the late Andrew F. and Loretta (Korntved) Peters, the youngest of seven children. Virgil was a 1964 graduate of Mishicot High School, where he was junior prom king. After graduation, he attended Manitowoc Teacher's College. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served four years, several of which included a tour of Spain. After his honorable discharge, he worked at Globe Laundry and Ray's World of Electronics in Manitowoc.
On March 31, 1973, he married Bonnie Rusch in Manitowoc. In 1976, they moved to Green Bay where he worked as a draftsman with Hoida Lumber. In 1982, he took a position as a Fac Tech 2 (custodian) with the Green Bay Public Schools, retiring in September of 2006.
He was an avid Packers fan and enjoyed bowling, golfing and sheepshead. He loved the Beatles, Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison. Virgil's great passion was woodworking. His excellently crafted items reside in many homes of friends and relatives.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother: Vincent Peters; a special brother-in-law: Ralph Kochan; his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Norma and Vernon Rusch; special cousins: Judy and Dale Aderhold; an aunt: Merle Brewer; and a granddaughter: Rhyan Leigh Popp.
Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., Green Bay, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Friends may also call at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1484 Ninth St., Green Bay, from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Richard Getchel officiating. Full military honors to follow. Inurnment will be in Knollwood Memorial Park, Manitowoc.
To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and give us a deeper understanding of what is truly important in this life. They touch our souls and help us become more than we ever were before. We gain strength from the imprints they left on our hearts and we are never the same.
God's peace be with you.
The family extends special thanks to the radiation staff of St. Vincent Hospital, especially (private). A special thank you also for the compassionate care given by Unity Hospice, especially (private).
Herald Times Reporter, March 28, 2007
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