William R. Peters, Sr.

William R. Peters, Sr. 84, of Parkesburg, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013 at the Lancaster General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Work) Peters, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.

He was the son of the late Louise (Kropp) and Harry A. Peters. He was a 1947 graduate of the Parkesburg High School. Bill served honorably in the US Marines during the Korean War.

He worked for G.A. & F.C. Wagman, Inc as a Large Crane Operator.

Bill was a member of the Strasburg Sportsmans Assoc., the Steel Workers Union and the V.F.W #4480 of Parkesburg.

Bill belonged to the Parkesburg U.M. Church.

He was a big Penn State Football and Women's Volleyball fan.

Bill is survived, in addition to his wife, by his two children: Leslie Bleggi, wife of Douglas, of Mechanicsburg and Holly Peters of Kennett Square; two grandchildren, Thomas McChesney Jr. and Michael W. Bleggi.

He was predeceased by his son William R. Peters, Jr. and his sister, Rose Ann Good.

The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 11 AM at the Parkesburg U.M. Church, 411 Main St. Parkesburg, followed by interment in the Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery. The viewing will be held from 10 until 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkesburg U.M. Church at the above address.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted www.wildefuneralhome.com

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