Reginald Peters
December 18, 1923 - August 27, 2019
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Madison – Reginald C. “Reg” Peters, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Aster Village in Cottage Grove. He was born in Walworth, WI on December 18, 1923, the son of Carl and Clara (Timming) Peters. He graduated from Deerfield High School in 1943. Reg was a veteran of US Army, serving from 1942 to 1945 being discharged as a Sergeant. During his time in the Army, he served as a body guard under Gen. Stilwell. Reg married Eloyse (Otto) Peters on January 26, 1946 at Eastside Lutheran Church in Madison. He was employed for 35 years with the Shell Oil Co.
Reg is survived by a son, Ronald (Donna) Peters of Harshaw, WI; a daughter, Kathleen Peters of Madison, WI; 3 grandchildren, Dan (Angie) Peters, Renee (Jamie) Zenger, and Ryan Peters; 5 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 1/2 years, Eloyse.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Friday, August 30, 2019 at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N Sherman Ave, Madison, with Pastor Bernt Tweit presiding. A visitation will take place from 9am until the time of service. Burial will follow the service at Highland Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made in Reg’s name to Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Rise Up. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
2418 N Sherman Ave
608-249-8257
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