Peters, Corless 1936 - 2024

PETERS, WEIR, GJERE, BAPPE, NOVOTNY, BAUMLER, FRIES, DARLING, HUINKER, HELMS, HAUBER, LUSE, MCCULLEY, ASHBACHER, WENTHOLD, GALLAGHER, MCDONALD

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 12/6/2024 at 13:21:47

Corliss Peters, age 88, was born on January 27, 1936, in Manson, Iowa, and passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, at Regional Health, Cresco.

A private family service will be held in the coming weeks.

Born to Gerd and Hanna Peters, Corliss graduated from Manson High School in 1954 and joined the Navy that same year. In 1956, he married Glenda Weir, and together they were blessed with four daughters: Denise (Steve) Gjere, Cindy (Jim) Bappe, Shelly (Dan Bohr) Novotny, and Becky (Dave) Baumler. Corliss was incredibly proud of his four girls, often remarking on their ability to match his skills on the farm.

After his service in the Navy, Corliss began farming near Lehigh, Iowa. A few years later, he moved his family to Decorah, Iowa, where he continued his farming career. In 1975, he expanded his endeavors, purchasing Ridgeway Lumber, which today is owned and operated by his daughters and two grandsons. Always a man of vision and determination, Corliss fulfilled a lifelong dream in 1991 when he acquired the Bug Ranch near Alcova, Wyoming, embracing the rugged beauty and lifestyle of ranching in the West.

Throughout his life, Corliss was known for his strong work ethic, and unwavering commitment to everything he set out to do. He believed in the value of hard work and instilled that belief in his daughters and grandchildren. Corliss loved to share stories of his adventures on the farm and ranch, offering wisdom, humor, and a deep appreciation for the land and animals he worked with.

Corliss is survived by his wife, Glenda (Weir) Peters; daughters Denise (Steve) Gjere, Cindy (Jim) Bappe, Shelly (Dan Bohr) Novotny, and Becky (Dave) Baumler; grandchildren Michelle (Tim) Fries, Chris (Lizzy) Gjere, Travis Gjere (Ashley), Randy Gjere, Pete Gjere (Lori), Matt (Kassy) Gjere, Brad Darling (Trisha), Kristy (Lee) Huinker, Teesha (Scott) Helms, Jarred Bappe, Ethan (Emily) Novotny, Emily (Michael) Hauber, Mitch Novotny (Laura), Vanessa (Gage) Luse, Kathleen (Matt) McCulley, Candice (Aaron) Ashbacher, Jessica Baumler (Collin), Scott (Alicia) Baumler; and great-grandchildren Cass, Milo, & Thea Fries, Thor, & Lexie Gjere, Oliver, & Hannah Gjere, Jameson & Benny Gjere, Landon Gjere, Bradan, & Brody Darling, Tylar, & Hayden Wenthold, Jackson, & Mason Huinker, Jaelyn, & Landry Helms, Laya Novotny, Peyton Hauber, Emrick, & Daxden Luse, Oliver Ashbacher, Braeden, & Logan Gallagher, Ryder McDonald, Elijah, Annora, Aphelia, & Isaiah Baumler.

He was preceded in death by sons-in-law, Danny Darling, Kenny Novotny, three sisters and one brother.

Corliss's legacy lives on in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who continue to carry forward his values, work ethic, and love for family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his memory will endure through the stories shared, and the lessons taught.

As Corliss would say, “Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do, and that doesn’t leave much”!

He was one of a kind!

Cards may go to the family in memory of Corliss to: PO Box 3, Ridgeway, IA 52165

Source: Helms Funeral Home database