Earl A. Peters, 77, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.
Earl was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Fulda. He was employed at Tri State Enviromental Products 38 years as a salesman located in Evansville.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Karen, daughter of the late Wm. and Thelma Morris of Rockport and by two sons, William of Evanston and Joseph of Boonville, along with their wives Stephanie and LeAnna. He also had three grandchildren, Dominique Mclintock of Morristown, TN, Caleb and Nicole of Boonville and one great-grandson, Elijah, son of Dominique and her husband James.
Earl was the son of the late Frank and Anita Peters of Ferdinand.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Sister Anita Peters and three brothers Ralph, Bernard and Carl.
He has three remaining siblings Agnes of Huntingburg, Mary of Evansville and James of Owensboro along with their spouses Steve Kempf and James’ wife Debbie.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing on his residence in Ferdinand. His true love was his family, God and his Country. He graduated from Ferdinand High School and entered the Army where he was based in Fulda, Germany.
His wishes were to be cremated which was honored by Simple Cremation in Evansville. Services were conducted by Father Anthony on April 15 at St. Boniface Catholic Church with Military Rites performed by the American Legion of St. Meinrad where he was a member.
His wish was that rather than flowers, contributions would be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church.
Earl was blessed to have touched so many lives. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
