Jean E. Peters

Jean E.
Peters, 96, of Waupun, died Monday evening, October 13, 2014 at the Christian Home
and Rehabilitation
Center
in Waupun.

 

Jean was
born June 2, 1918, in Waupun, the daughter of C. Clyde and Allie Landaal
Harris. She graduated from Waupun
High School
in 1935. On
June 16, 1939, Jean was united in marriage with Earl Peters. Following their
marriage the couple resided in Waupun. Jean enjoyed cooking, hosting family and
friends and making all feel welcome. She was an excellent seamstress and taught
sewing at the local vocational school for many years. She enjoyed painting,
especially watercolor, and created many works throughout the years. She also
enjoyed reading, bridge and golf. Jean was a lifelong member of Union-Congregational Church in Waupun. She served on the
diaconate and was involved in many aspects of the life of the church.

 

Jean is
survived by children: Mary Jo (Joseph) Billmann of West Bend, David (Deborah)
Peters of South Milwaukee, and Richard (Sharon)
Peters of rural Markesan. She is further survived by six grandchildren: Andrew
(partner, Kathleen Kettner) Billmann of McFarland, Peter (Donna) Billmann of
Port Washington, Matthew Peters of Bay View, Theodore Peters of Milwaukee,
Heather (Eric) Dahl of Menomonee Falls, and Chandra (Tim) Hayes of Monroe. Jean
also had eight great-grandchildren: Rachael and Alex Billmann, Kyra and Laura
Billmann, Jonathan and Kathryn Hayes, and Lindsey and Logan Dahl.

 

Jean was
preceded in death by her husband, Earl Peters, in 1998 and an infant son, Daniel,
in 1949.

 

Funeral
services for Jean Peters will be held Friday, October 17, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Union-Congregational Church in Waupun with Rev. Jack Kraaz
officiating.  Burial will follow at Forest Mound
Cemetery
in Waupun.  Friends and relatives of Jean Peters may call
on the family on Friday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

 

In lieu
of flowers memorials may be directed to Union-Congregational Church
or the charity of your choice.

 

Werner-Harmsen
Funeral Home of Waupun and staff are serving the family.  Please visit our website at
www.wernerharmsenfuneralhome.com for further information and to send
condolences.