Peters, John J. (1913-1971)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1971 Jun 25 p. 31

Birth date: 1913 Jul 19

text of obituary:

JOHN J. PETERS

John J, Peters was born in Russ'ia on July 19, 1913, the fourth son of Jacob and Elizabeth Peters. The family came to Canada in 1925, and settled on a farm near Niverville. Mr. Peter's father became il'l and died in 1931, leaving a wife and nine chi·ldren. At the age of 17, Mr. Peters was forced through ,circumstances to take on the responsibility of raising the 1iamily, In 1941, he marri'ed Agnes Kehler. They continued farming near Niverville, where their work prospered am id much joy as well as hardship. Mr, Peters served for many years as' chuf'ch usher and treasurer. He was also active in 'his community, as school trustee, as a member of the N'iverville Chamber of Comme'rce and as a director for t,he Mani'toba Egg and Poultry Producers' Association. This ye'ar he was honoured by the Niverville Cred'it Union Society and the Manitoba Be'et Growers' AssociMi'on for long service. Mr. 'Pe'ters died suddenly at his home on May 23, at the age of 57. Le'ft to mourn his passing are his beloved wife, Agnes; one s'On, Leonard; two daughters, Mrs. Dr. Robert Wiens (Lynda) and Miss Norma Peters;~is mother, Mrs. Jacob Martens; five brothers, Jacob, Wally and Harry of Winnipeg, and Peter and Henry of Niverville; and two sisters, Mrs. P.A. Neufeld (Mary) of Niverville and Mrs. Dave Schell'enberg (Martha) o'f Winnipeg.