Peters, Elmer L. (1919-2018)

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Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 5/18/2021 at 17:36:23

Elmer L. Peters
September 7, 1919 - February 19, 2018

Elmer L. Peters, age 98, of Rembrandt, Iowa, died on Monday, February 19, 2018, at the Longhouse Residence-Northshire in Spencer, Iowa.

Elmer L. Peters, a son of John and Marie (Schmidt) Peters, was born at Anthon, Iowa, on September 7, 1919. He lived his youth and received his education in the Anthon vicinity. In the late 1930s, however, he moved to Rembrandt where he helped the Eastman family with their farming.

On December 20, 1940, Elmer married Bernice Stange at Sioux City, Iowa. Subsequently, they were blessed with four children: Donna, Robert, Ronald, and Roger. Following their wedding, Elmer and Bernice lived on a farm near Rembrandt where Elmer farmed and Bernice became a homemaker and assisted him with the farming operation. In 1969, they moved to Minnesota where they continued farming. In the late 1970s, they relocated to Spirit Lake, Iowa. There, they resided until they retired to Rembrandt in 1984. After returning to Rembrandt, Elmer worked for the city of Rembrandt, taking pride in caring for the community ballpark and the city park. He and Bernice rarely missed any of the ball games in Rembrandt.

While first living in Rembrandt after their wedding, they joined Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Following their return to Rembrandt in 1984, they became members of the United Methodist Church. Those who knew Elmer will remember him as a man who could fix anything and enjoyed “tinkering” in his shop. In addition, Elmer and Bernice always looked forward to their Tuesday Dinner Date in Sioux Rapids where they could socialize and play cards with their friends. Moreover, they spent their winter months in McAllen, Texas, where they made many new friends.

Elmer’s life is cherished and celebrated by his family which includes his children: Donna (Maynard) Patten, of Webb, Iowa, Robert (Connie) Peters, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, Ronald (Coelet) Peters, of Rembrandt, Iowa, and Roger (Barb) Peters, also of Rembrandt, Iowa; eleven grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; as well as by other extended family members and many friends. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bernice; and four sisters.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. The Sliefert Funeral Home of Sioux Rapids is in charge of the arrangements.

Sliefert Funeral Homes, Sioux Rapids, Iowa, 2018.

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