Marion H. Peters
March 15, 2012
Marion “Pete” Harold Peters, 90, was born March 13, 1922, in Jefferson, Iowa, the son of Harold and Gertrude Peters. He passed away peacefully Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Pete married Barbara Wesslund on July 12, 1942, in Long Beach, CA, and had four children Nancy, Charlotte, Diana and Mike.
Pete served in the Marines during WWII, guarding prisoners aboard the USS William Mitchell and USS Callan. He was in the Marine Reserve and Civil Defense. Upon discharge, he worked for Douglas Aircraft in California. In 1949, he moved to Iowa and started working at John Deere in Ankeny as an experimental mechanic, eventually traveling to different areas testing and repairing machines. (His family grew up Green and Yellow!) Pete retired in 1979 after 30 years. He helped at his son Mike’s towing business in Altoona.
Pete was very active in the community serving as a volunteer firefighter for Delaware Township and Special Deputy Sheriff for Polk County, a 50+ year member of ZaGaZig Shrine, King David Lodge #307, Scottish Rite, American Legion, Highland Park Post #374, and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 7 Local 254 Des Moines. Pete enjoyed fishing, traveling, and helping others.
Pete is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Barbara Peters; daughters, Nancy Brown, Charlotte Komlose and Diana (Steve) Niccum; son, Michael (Cheryl) Peters; ten grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 23 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Mary; a brother, Ford; a grandson, Dennis Allen Brown; and a great-great-granddaughter, Trinity Billings.
Memorial visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue. Memorial contributions may be made to Za Ga Zig Shrine or King David Masonic Lodge, both in Altoona.
Online condolences may be directed to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sherry Hirschman
04/12/2012
Charlotte,
I am sorry to hear about your father. I am thinking of you and your family.
Sherry Hirschman
Marcie Cambigue
04/06/2012
Charlotte and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. He sounded like a great guy that will be missed by all. 90 years old and married for 70 years, what a great life! Remember the good times and cherish them.
Thinking of you....Marcie
Jerry & Kyla Jackson, Mesa, AZ
04/04/2012
We were sorry to hear of Pete's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Barbara and family.
Cheryl Thevenot
04/04/2012
Thank you for being the Gradfather I never has in my adulthood. You will be missed by everyone you touched. I can't wait to see you and my husband again.
Mary Ann Henkenius
04/04/2012
Charlotte, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sympathy.
SUE BRENT
04/04/2012
Dear Charlotte,
You have my deepest sympathy. Your dad sounded like a wonderful, caring person and I'm sure he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Sincerly, Sue Brent
Steve & Mary Cover
04/02/2012
We were saddened to hear of Pete's passing. He was a great neighbor and friend to us for many, many years on 4th St. Our sympathy goes out to Barb and his family.
Steve and Mary
charlotte m. peters komlose
03/21/2012
Just knowing my father lived to be 90 years young and was such a good care giver to mom and remembering all the fun things they got to do together for so many years gives my heart reason to beat. We enjoyed our last week together at the hospital and we all go to see him and he acknowledged each and every one of his kids, grand kids, and quite a few greats too. I know he went gracefully in the lords care now and forever! God Bless our family and help us through our loss!! Charlotte